The Office of the Minister for the Presidency has issued a strong warning to Ugandans over what it described as a growing scheme involving fraudsters soliciting money in exchange for promises of securing appointments as Resident District Commissioners (RDCs), Resident City Commissioners (RCCs), and their deputies or assistants.
In a public notice dated Wednesday, July 1, 2026, the Office said it had become aware of individuals misleading members of the public with false claims of influence over government appointments, warning that the practice is criminal and intended to defraud citizens.
“The Office of the Minister for the Presidency has noted with serious concern the emergence of conmen and fraudsters who are soliciting money from members of the public with false promises of securing appointments as Resident District Commissioners, Resident City Commissioners, Deputies, or Assistants,” the notice read.
The Office clarified that all RDC and RCC appointments are made solely by the President of Uganda, in line with Article 203 of the Constitution, and cautioned that no intermediaries are involved in the process.
“All appointments of RDCs, RCCs, Deputies and Assistants are made solely by H.E. the President of the Republic of Uganda, in line with Article 203 of the Constitution. There are no agents, middlemen, or brokers involved in the process,” the statement said.
It further emphasized that government does not charge any fees for appointments to public office, warning citizens against paying money under any circumstances.
“No fees, payments, or ‘facilitation’ are required at any stage of appointment to the Office of RDC/RCC, Deputies and assistants. Government does not charge money for public service appointments,” the notice added.
The Office also dismissed reports suggesting that there was an ongoing recruitment or reshuffle being conducted outside official communication channels.
“There is no ongoing recruitment or reshuffle being conducted outside official communication from the Office of the President. Any person claiming to offer RDC jobs for money is fraudulent and malicious,” it stated.
According to the notice, such schemes are designed to exploit citizens, create confusion, and undermine confidence in the integrity of public service appointments.
“Members of the public are strongly advised to desist from giving money to any individual or group purporting to have influence over RDC appointments,” the Office warned.
Citizens were urged to report suspected fraudsters to the nearest police station for investigation and prosecution.
The Office reiterated that government remains committed to transparency, merit, and integrity in all public service appointments, and warned that anyone involved in such fraudulent activity would face the law.
