Uganda, March 14 -- The Inspectorate of Government (IGG) has demanded that 26 officials from the Production Department of Bundibugyo District Local Government repay a total of Shs70.2 million within 14 days.

The officials allegedly failed to account for funds received during the financial year 2017/2018, designated for various activities under the district's Production Extension Grant (PEG).

This directive was issued by Ms Anne Twinomugisha Muhairwe, the Deputy Inspector General of Government, on March 14 in a press release through the district's Chief Administrative Officer.

"Investigations conducted by the Inspectorate of Government's Fort-Portal Regional Office revealed that the officials either provided falsified accountabilities o...