Luuka head teacher charged with extorting job seekers in alleged recruitment scam

A head teacher of Tabingwa Primary School was charged with extorting job applicants, allegedly asking for between Shs 5.7 million and Shs 17 million on the pretext of paying District Service Commission members. The State House Anti-Corruption Unit said investigations continue into whether other public officials were involved. He was remanded until 8 January 2026.