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Kamwenge District Local Government has ordered 42 public servants to appear before the District Rewards and Sanctions Committee on 9 November 2026 to explain their prolonged absences from duty. The employees, which include 34 Education Assistants II, health workers and other public officers, have reportedly been absent for up to two years without formal communication or official permission. Chief Administrative Officer Harriet Katusime said the summons follows repeated attempts by the district administration to contact the affected staff and determine why they had stopped reporting for duty. “We have made several attempts to reach out to these employees and asked them to explain why they have not been reporting for duty, but we have not received satisfactory responses,” Katusime told reporters. She added that the district has removed the employees from the government payroll and will consider disciplinary action, including dismissal, if they fail to provide satisfactory explanations. Katusime acknowledged that complaints of inadequate remuneration and alleged underpayment may have contributed to absenteeism among some employees. She stressed the need to address workplace concerns while maintaining accountability in public service. District Chairperson Joseph Karungi said the local government had fulfilled its responsibility by summoning the employees and giving them an opportunity to defend themselves through a fair hearing. “We have done our part by summoning these employees and giving them an opportunity to explain themselves. Those who fail to respond risk losing their positions, which will allow the district to recruit other people to serve the communities,” Karungi said. The district leadership said the disciplinary process will also facilitate a broader assessment of staffing levels across government departments to identify absenteeism, strengthen supervision and improve accountability among public servants. The initiative is intended to strengthen discipline in public institutions and improve the delivery of essential services, particularly in the education and health sectors where staff absenteeism can affect quality and accessibility. Article source: Nile Post | Image credit: Nile Post
Kamwenge District Local Government has ordered 42 public servants to appear before the District Rewards and Sanctions Committee on 9 November 2026 to explain their prolonged absences from duty. The employees, which include 34 Education Assistants II, health workers and other public officers, have reportedly been absent for up to two years without formal communication or official permission. Chief Administrative Officer Harriet Katusime said the summons follows repeated attempts by the district administration to contact the affected staff and determine why they had stopped reporting for duty. “We have made several attempts to reach out to these employees and asked them to explain why they have not been reporting for duty, but we have not received satisfactory responses,” Katusime told reporters. She added that the district has removed the employees from the government payroll and will consider disciplinary action, including dismissal, if they fail to provide satisfactory explanations. Katusime acknowledged that complaints of inadequate remuneration and alleged underpayment may have contributed to absenteeism among some employees. She stressed the need to address workplace concerns while maintaining accountability in public service. District Chairperson Joseph Karungi said the local government had fulfilled its responsibility by summoning the employees and giving them an opportunity to defend themselves through a fair hearing. “We have done our part by summoning these employees and giving them an opportunity to explain themselves. Those who fail to respond risk losing their positions, which will allow the district to recruit other people to serve the communities,” Karungi said. The district leadership said the disciplinary process will also facilitate a broader assessment of staffing levels across government departments to identify absenteeism, strengthen supervision and improve accountability among public servants. The initiative is intended to strengthen discipline in public institutions and improve the delivery of essential services, particularly in the education and health sectors where staff absenteeism can affect quality and accessibility.
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