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The Inspector General of Government (IGG) has initiated investigations into the recruitment practices within the Energy Ministry following allegations of irregularities raised by a whistleblower. The inquiry stems from a petition received on January 8, prompting scrutiny into the circumstances surrounding the employment of certain staff members, including one Rose Nannono, under the ministry’s Electricity Sector Development Project (ESDP).
The whistleblower contends that proper procedures were not followed in Nannono’s recruitment, asserting that no needs assessment for the project was conducted, nor was the job advertised as required. According to established protocols, recruitment for local contracts mandates a series of steps, including needs assessment, job description setup, advertisement, shortlisting, interviewing, and the selection of the most suitable candidate.
In response to the petition, the IGG spokesperson, Ms. Munira Ali, confirmed that investigations have been initiated, emphasizing that the matter is being subjected to thorough examination. Ali outlined the procedural steps involved, highlighting that the complaint falls under the jurisdiction of the Directorate of Ombudsman Affairs within the IGG’s office.
Furthermore, the Energy Ministry’s spokesperson, Mr. Solomon Muyita, acknowledged awareness of the whistleblower’s petition and affirmed the ministry’s commitment to cooperate with the ongoing investigations.
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Ms. Nannono, the subject of the recruitment controversy, declined to comment when contacted, expressing unfamiliarity with the whistleblower’s petition. Additionally, efforts to reach her for clarification were unsuccessful, as she did not respond to repeated phone calls or meet the reporter at the ministry’s offices as previously suggested.
Recruitment into Uganda’s Public Service is overseen by the Public Service Commission and district service commissions for central and local government employees, respectively. The whistleblower seeks the termination of Nannono’s appointment and a directive for the reimbursement of emoluments and allowances earned, citing taxpayer’s funds.
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