Uganda, Dec. 1 -- Councillors in Soroti City West Division have accused the acting Town Clerk, Ms Regina Akello, and Treasurer, Ms Stella Aarakit, of corruption.

During a heated council meeting at the division offices last week, the councillors resolved that the duo step down from their positions.

"By the powers entrusted upon me, the acting division Town Clerk, Ms Regina Akello, and the Treasurer, Ms Stella Aarakit shall step aside and stay out of the office," Mr Daniel Okello, the division council speaker, said.

The two officials are accused of spending Discretionary Development Equalisation Grant (DDEG) funds worth Shs130m for Financial Year 2021/2022 without the consent of the executive and council.

The city division deputy mayor,...