The Inspectorate of Government (IG) has arrested Ntare School headteacher Saul Rwamporo, his predecessor Jimmy Turyagenda and former school typist Peace Kebirungi over an alleged financial loss of Shs110.8 million arising from salary and other payments reportedly made to Kebirungi despite her alleged absence from duty.
The three were arrested on Wednesday by the IG’s Mbarara Regional Office over allegations of abuse of office and causing financial loss to the Government.
According to the Inspectorate, Kebirungi allegedly presented a false university admission letter in October 2015 to obtain study leave with pay but subsequently absconded from duty.
Despite her alleged absence, she reportedly continued receiving her government salary from September 2015 to August 2024.
The IG alleges that Turyagenda concealed Kebirungi’s absence before his retirement, with Rwamporo allegedly continuing the arrangement after taking over as headteacher.
“Ms. Kebirungi allegedly presented a false university admission letter in October 2015 to secure study leave with Pay. She however absconded from duty but continued receiving salary from Government from September 2015 to August 2024,” the Inspectorate said in a statement issued on October 28, 2026.
The two headteachers are also accused of authorising the payment of allowances to Kebirungi from school fees during the period she was allegedly not performing her duties.
“In the same period, Mr. Turyagenda and Mr. Rwampororo allegedly authorised the payment of allowances to Ms. Kebirungi from the school fees paid as though she was performing her duties,” the IG said.
The investigation further established that Kebirungi applied for early retirement in 2023, despite allegedly being ineligible due to her absence from duty.
According to the Inspectorate, Rwamporo forwarded her retirement application, after which she retired in 2024 and allegedly received terminal benefits, including gratuity and monthly pension payments.
By the time investigations were concluded on February 6, 2026, Kebirungi had allegedly received a total of Shs110,877,900 irregularly, the IG said.
The three suspects have been transferred to Kampala and are expected to appear before the Anti-Corruption Court to face charges relating to the alleged financial loss and abuse of office.
The Inspectorate said the case underscores the need to safeguard public funds and hold public officials accountable.
“The Inspectorate of Government remains committed to fighting corruption, promoting accountability and ensuring that public resources are utilised for their intended purposes,” the statement said.
