MUKONO — Mubarak Ssekikubo, the former Nakisunga Sub-county LC III chairperson and parliamentary aspirant for Mukono South, has been remanded over allegations that he obtained Shs38 million from a doctor after promising to secure him a government job.
Ssekikubo appeared before the Anti-Corruption Court on Monday, October 26, 2026, following investigations into the alleged sale of public service jobs in Mukono District.
He was remanded until November 4, 2026, as proceedings continue.
The charges arise from allegations that Ssekikubo and two other officials conspired to obtain money from Dr George William Mukisa, who was seeking a Medical Officer position in Mukono District.
According to the prosecution, the alleged offences occurred between January and June 2025. Ssekikubo is accused of working with Ronald Saaku Mugerwa, a Probation and Welfare Officer at Lugazi Municipality, and Dr Saadi Wataba, the municipality’s Medical Officer.
Investigators allege that the three men promised to facilitate Mukisa’s appointment by influencing members of the Mukono District Service Commission. The Shs38 million was allegedly obtained on the strength of those promises.
The case first came before the Mukono Chief Magistrate’s Court in October 2025, when Ssekikubo was charged with obtaining money by false pretence and conspiracy to defraud. He denied the accusations and was remanded to Kauga Prison.
His arrest followed his nomination as a parliamentary candidate for Mukono South ahead of the 2026 general election.
Ssekikubo previously dismissed the allegations as politically motivated, claiming they were intended to frustrate his political ambitions.
The case has drawn attention to allegations of corruption in local government recruitment, particularly claims that job seekers are asked to pay money to people promising to influence appointments.
District service commissions are responsible for recruiting staff into local government positions. Any attempt to manipulate their decisions in exchange for payment would undermine the fairness of the recruitment process.
The latest proceedings mark a further development in the investigation into the alleged transaction, although the accusations against Ssekikubo have yet to be established in court.
He remains presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
