Gomba District Officials Questioned Over Misuse of Government Funds

What the report says

A multi-agency investigation in Gomba District has put at least nine officials under scrutiny over alleged misuse of government funds in the 2025/26 financial year. According to Nile Post, the probe involves State House, the Inspectorate of Government, ISO, UPDF, SFC, police and other investigators, who are examining spending, procurement and the value for money of district projects.

The officials were questioned at district headquarters over how funds were used across education, health, roads, water, natural resources, the Parish Development Model and other programmes. District representatives said Gomba received about Sh27.5 billion and spent roughly Sh26 billion, with large portions going to salaries, administration and departmental budgets. However, investigators reportedly pressed several heads of department for supporting documents and satisfactory explanations, especially where spending records appeared unclear.

The education sector drew particular attention, with concerns raised about possible ghost pupils in Universal Primary Education schools and inconsistencies in records reviewed by investigators. The natural resources, works and water departments were also examined over land and wetland management, project costs, and the siting and functionality of a borehole project. Questions were similarly raised about Parish Development Model beneficiary lists and whether recorded recipients matched actual payments.

The probe has heightened tension in the district and prompted calls from residents for stronger accountability. Nile Post reported that State House directed police in Kanoni to arrest officials implicated in the alleged misuse and to trace the district CAO for questioning. Gomba has faced past criticism over governance and corruption concerns, making the latest inquiry part of a wider pattern of scrutiny over local public spending.