Uganda's Minister for the Presidency, Hon. Babirye Milly Babalanda, has issued a public warning against individuals soliciting money from unsuspecting citizens in exchange for securing appointments as Resident District Commissioners (RDCs), Resident City Commissioners (RCCs), and their deputies and assistants. In a notice released on November 9, 2026, Minister Babalanda emphasized that such appointments are a constitutional mandate of the President, and therefore, not commercial transactions. She urged the public to remain vigilant and report any attempts to extort money.
According to Minister Babalanda, appointments to RDC and RCC positions are a constitutional prerogative of the President of Uganda, as stated in Article 203 of the 1995 Constitution. She stressed that no individual, intermediary, or government official is authorized to demand or receive money from anyone in exchange for influencing or securing an appointment. The Minister encouraged anyone who has been approached by such individuals or possesses information about ongoing extortion schemes to report the matter to the Anti-Corruption Desk at the Office of the President.
Minister Babalanda's warning is part of the broader efforts by the Office of the President to promote accountability, integrity, and transparency in public service. She emphasized the importance of collective efforts in fighting corruption, extortion, and fraud in public service recruitment, appointments, and service delivery. The Minister urged Ugandans not to surrender their hard-earned money to individuals falsely claiming to have influence over presidential appointments.
The public has been advised to remain cautious when approached by individuals making promises of government appointments in return for financial payments. Minister Babalanda encouraged anyone with information about extortion schemes connected to RDC appointments to report the matter to the Anti-Corruption Desk through the toll-free line 0800-320-320. This move aims to protect members of the public from fraudulent recruitment and appointment schemes.
The warning comes at a time when the government is striving to promote transparency and accountability in public service. Minister Babalanda's office is working to ensure that public appointments are made based on merit and not influenced by corrupt practices. The Minister's efforts aim to safeguard the integrity of the appointment process and prevent exploitation of innocent citizens.
Ugandans have been urged to be vigilant and report any suspicious activities related to government appointments. The government has put in place measures to prevent corruption and ensure that public service recruitment and appointments are transparent and merit-based. Minister Babalanda's warning is a reminder that public appointments are not for sale and that the government is committed to fighting corruption.
The Office of the President has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting accountability and transparency in public service. Minister Babalanda's warning is part of this effort, aimed at protecting citizens from fraudulent activities and ensuring that government appointments are made based on merit. The government has encouraged citizens to report any attempts to extort money or engage in corrupt practices.
Key points
- Minister Babalanda warns against fraudsters soliciting money for RDC and RCC appointments.
- Appointments to RDC and RCC positions are a constitutional mandate of the President.
- The public is urged to report any attempts to extort money or engage in corrupt practices.
