Bukwo RDC Owanyi Recalled to Headquarters Pending Investigations

What the report says

The Office of the President has recalled Bukwo Resident District Commissioner George Owanyi to its headquarters in Kampala while it investigates what Watchdog Uganda described as ongoing issues in the district. According to the report, a letter dated August 27, 2026 from Secretary to the Office of the President Haji Kakande Yunus instructed Owanyi to report to headquarters on Friday, August 28, for consultations and guidance.

The letter said the situation in Bukwo had become a concern and had moved beyond the RDC’s control, prompting an immediate recall. It also directed Owanyi to hand over day-to-day duties to his deputy, who will run the station until further notice. The district leadership arrangement is meant to keep operations going while the central government examines the developments.

Minister for the Presidency Babirye Milly Babalanda confirmed the move and said Owanyi would appear before the Rewards and Sanctions Committee pending investigations, according to Watchdog Uganda. She also emphasized discipline and teamwork among officials serving under the Office of the President.

The recall is significant because RDCs represent the central government at district level and are often involved in managing local administration, security and coordination. In general terms, such recalls can signal internal review or disciplinary action, but the article did not specify the underlying allegations or what outcome investigators may reach.