Uganda, Feb. 4 -- The ombudsman has named District Service Commissions (DSCs) that operate behind a shroud of corruption.

According to a list seen by this newspaper, the districts of Tororo and Butaleja registered the highest number of cases related to corruption such as nepotism, bribery and recruitment of staff without job requirements. Other districts red flagged include Bududa, Namisindwa, Manafwa and Busia.

The Inspectorate of Government registered 225 cases related to abuse of office at local government (LG) level between January 2020 and December 2022. Documents seen by Saturday Monitor illuminate cases of ring-fencing of jobs, recruiting of non-qualified candidates and political interference.

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