Katushabe Distances Himself from Amanyire’s Plea, Says PSC Holds His Fate

What the report says

Former Principal Road Safety Officer Ronald Amanyire, who was interdicted by Uganda’s Ministry of Works and Transport in April over alleged misconduct, has sought reconciliation and help to have the suspension lifted. According to Nile Post, his appeal was directed to Commissioner for Transport Regulation and Safety Winstone Katushabe, after Amanyire wrote asking for forgiveness and support in resolving the dispute.

Katushabe, however, said the issue is not within his personal authority and should be handled by the public service system. He indicated that disciplinary matters for civil servants fall under the Permanent Secretary and the Public Service Commission, and that Amanyire should take the matter to those offices instead. The remarks came after Amanyire’s June 17 letter in which he apologized for conduct he said had contributed to criticism directed at the commissioner.

The original interdiction letter, issued by Permanent Secretary Bageya Waiswa on April 30, 2026, accused Amanyire of unauthorized disclosure of internal government documents, failing to submit a performance plan, missing departmental meetings and publicly criticizing ministry programmes. The ministry said the action was needed to allow investigations, and Amanyire was reportedly placed on half salary and restricted from ministry offices and foreign travel. He has contested the decision publicly, saying he was punished for raising concerns about corruption and mismanagement. The case matters because it highlights how disputes between officials, social media activity and formal civil service discipline intersect in Uganda’s transport sector.