The Deputy Inspector General of Government, Dr. Patricia Achan Okiria, has directed the Executive Director of Uganda Industrial Research Institute (UIRI), Prof. Charles Kwesiga to suspend all recruitment activities at the institute until further notice over corruption allegations.
According to a statement released by the Inspectorate of Government (IG) on Tuesday, the suspension of recruitments follows preliminary findings from investigations into allegations of corruption and abuse of office in the recruitment process, involving Dr. Dick Kamugasha, Deputy Executive Director at UIRI.
Dr Okiria noted that during a meeting which was held between the IG and UIRI on 11 th June, 2025 to discuss the findings, it was resolved that the latter should suspend all recruitments until investigations are fully concluded.
In accordance with Article 230 (2) of the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda and Section 13 (6) of the Inspectorate of Government Act, Cap 32, provides that:
“The Inspector General may, during the course of his or her duties or as a consequences of his or her findings, make such orders and give such directions as are necessary and appropriate in the circumstances.
