Leaders in Adjumani District have approved the resumption of recruitment for 59 public service positions, following disruptions caused by protests over alleged bribery and favoritism, which have since been dismissed by officials as unsubstantiated.
The District Service Commission confirmed that the recruitment process was conducted transparently in line with government procedures.
The district has an allocated wage bill of Shs810 million to facilitate the hiring, and delays in filling positions risk affecting service delivery for both nationals and refugees.
Adjumani Deputy Chief Administrative Officer Richard Wambi said the district is operating with only 64 percent of its human resource positions filled, making the recruitment crucial.
“Frustrating the recruitment process will severely impact service delivery for both refugees and nationals,” he said.
Wambi added that failure to complete the exercise could also result in losing the allocated wage bill.
Deputy Resident District Commissioner Emmanuel Okware condemned the disruptions, describing them as unacceptable and damaging to the district’s image.
Police, led by Superintendent Herbert Masembe, contained the disturbances and will provide security during the resumed exercise.
Adjumani NRM Chairperson Akuku Charles Anzo apologized for the disruption at Biyaya Secondary School, where interviews were underway, emphasizing leaders’ accountability while supporting anti-corruption efforts.
Chairperson of the Adjumani District Service Commission, Simon Amajuru Madraru, reaffirmed the commission’s commitment to transparency, noting that Ministry of Local Government reviews confirmed no irregularities in the recruitment process.