Rédaction Africa Links 24 with Uganda Monitor
Published on 2024-03-09 07:15:27
Last week, Mr. Yunus Kakande, the Secretary for the Presidency, made the decision to suspend Luuka Deputy Resident District Commissioner (DRDC) Paul Waiswa Bweni Bwamwiko for gross misconduct. This action came after a video surfaced showing the DRDC allegedly physically assaulting a young man whom he had previously failed to persuade on political matters in the district.
The incident involving Mr. Bwamwiko highlights a growing trend of indiscipline among government officials. Unfortunately, such behavior has become all too common in recent times.
In a similar incident in September 2019, another DRDC, Mr. Richard Tabaro, was caught on camera physically assaulting a woman named Elizabeth Katungi. These instances of misconduct, including wife or husband grabbing, land grabbing, and other corrupt practices, have been occurring over a period of time, leaving many citizens in distress.
One of the underlying issues seems to be the lack of proper training and guidance for newly appointed RDCs and other government officials. While these officials may be familiar with their constitutional duties, they often lack the necessary education on etiquette, decorum, and ethical conduct.
It is essential that RDCs understand that their roles go beyond administrative tasks and security coordination. They represent the President and must conduct themselves in a manner befitting that responsibility. A strict code of ethical conduct should govern their behavior in public, including guidelines on attire, manners, and overall demeanor.
The Ministry for the Presidency and the National Leadership Institute (NALI) at Kyankwanzi should consider implementing training programs similar to those offered by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. By providing structured guidance and education, the government can prevent further instances of misconduct and uphold the integrity of the presidency.
Over the years, such training has successfully transformed inexperienced politicians into competent non-career diplomats. It is crucial that RDCs receive the same level of education to prevent them from tarnishing the reputation of the presidency. Failure to address these issues could perpetuate the disgraceful behavior exhibited by some government officials.
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