Uganda, Nov. 29 -- The Buhweju District Chairperson, Mr Deguretius Atuhaire, on Monday locked offices of Nyakashaka Town Council located in Buhweju West Constituency accusing the staff of absenteeism.

Mr Atuhaire said he had been receiving complaints from residents accusing town council officials of keeping the offices closed when they need services.

"I have been getting complaints from the members of the public that whenever they go to get services, they find the offices closed and there is no one to attend to them. So, I made an impromptu visit to the office at around 11:30am and found it closed. I bought a padlock and added it on theirs," Mr Atuhaire said.

"It has become a habit for public servants to be absent on duty. How does som...