The Inspectorate of Government (IG) has arrested Ms. Ejang Florence, an office typist at Oyam District Local Government, over allegations of soliciting and receiving gratification in exchange for helping applicants secure public service jobs.
Ms. Ejang is scheduled to appear before the Anti-Corruption Court on October 30, 2026, to answer to the charges.
According to the charge sheet, she allegedly solicited Shs17.6 million from six individuals between April and June 2025 as an inducement to secure their appointment as Education Assistant II officers at Oyam District Local Government.
She is also accused of receiving Shs508,000 on her mobile phone as payment to facilitate the recruitment of one of the applicants.
The arrest forms part of the Inspectorate of Government’s ongoing efforts to combat corruption and promote integrity, transparency and accountability in the public sector.
The case was investigated by the IG’s Lira Regional Office, headed by Mr. Alfred Atulinde, Principal Inspectorate Officer.
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