All is not well at Bushenyi Ishaka Municipal Council if the current developments are to go by.
This is because a whistleblower report paints a picture of a council involved in all scandals (alleged sex, bribery, corruption, intrigue, physical fights, office misuse etc.) you have ever heard of.
And if Local Government Minister Raphael Magyezi does not interest himself in the affairs there it may be too late before the municipality goes to the dogs.
In today’s part (1), we shall focus on alleged corruption happening there.
According to a report in our possession, corruption and misuse of office is the order of the day.
We are told the mastermind is Rob. That without his word you cannot get a contract there.
This said person makes sure those who give kickbacks get contracts while competent contractors who can be willing to do the works at a low price and diligently are left crying foul.
That this explains why there is a low turn up of contractors or bidders in dealing with the contracts and tenders that are advertised by the municipality.
“A case in point is some qualified contractor [names withheld for now] wanted a tender for Street parking services. He had all the necessary documentation and qualifications but he was chased away since he was not willing to give Rob kickback,” alleges the whistleblower.
Instead they had to opt for a cooperative contractor with links to a prominent NRM supporter in the area called Hammed.
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