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Minister Barugahara orders interdiction of 42 Kanungu District civil servants over corruption allegations

Corruption & Abuse of Office Single source Kanungu 27 Oct 2026 Severity: 2/5

According to URN in The Independent, Local Government Minister Balaam Barugahara ordered the interdiction of 42 Kanungu District civil servants, including the Chief Administrative Officer, over alleged corruption, extortion, abuse of office and causing financial loss. He announced it at a public baraza at Kihihi Playground, where residents accused officials of demanding money for services, and also ordered two police officers at Kanungu Police Station transferred to Police Headquarters for disciplinary proceedings over alleged bribe demands.

Single source: Reported by one outlet; not yet independently confirmed.

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