Kisoro District Speaker, Councillor Arrested Over Bribery Allegations

What the report says

Kisoro District Speaker Amos Hakizimana and Nyarusiza Sub-county councillor Johns Mfitumukiza have reportedly been arrested as anti-corruption investigations in the district widen, according to Nile Post. The report said the two were taken into custody on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, over alleged corruption and bribery, though the specific claims against them were not yet clear.

The article said police had not issued an official confirmation or given details of any charges by the time of publication. It also noted that the pair were reportedly still in custody while investigators continued their work.

Their reported arrests come amid broader scrutiny of recruitment-related allegations in Kisoro District. Nile Post reported that district Service Commission chairperson Erastus Nshaka remained in detention after being re-arrested days after a police bond release. He is accused of allegedly asking for a Shs5 million bribe from a job seeker during a district hiring process.

More broadly, the report described complaints that some district officials may have worked with members of the District Service Commission to solicit money from job seekers in exchange for jobs. If confirmed, the developments would point to wider concerns about bribery and abuse of office in local recruitment, an issue that has drawn attention from security and anti-corruption agencies.