What you need to know:
- Mr Kakande directed Mr Bweni to submit a written defence regarding the allegations within a fortnight.
The office of the President has with immediate effect today suspended Paul Waiswa Bweni from his position as the deputy Resident District Commissioner (RDC) for Luuka District over allegations of physically assaulting a resident, Abudallah Kisige.
According to Tuesday letter signed by the secretary in the office of the President, Mr Yunus Kakande, the victim lodged a complaint of physical assault against Mr Bweni, something that contravenes Section (F-r), paragraph 5(b), (d) and (k) of the Uganda Public Service Standing Orders (2021).
However, Mr Kakande noted that the complaint is a criminal matter which should be handled by the Police.
“In view of the above, I hereby suspend you from duty as Deputy Resident District Commissioner-Luuka with immediate effect,” the letter reads in part.
“In the meantime, you should hand over office and government vehicle or any other government property in your possession except your employment Identity Card, in accordance with Section (F-d) of the Uganda Public Service Standing Orders (2021),” the letter further reads.
Mr Kakande directed Mr Bweni to submit a written defence regarding the allegations within a fortnight.
“You should therefore, show cause why your case should not be forwarded to the Rewards and Sanctions Committee of the Office of the President, for further disciplinary action against you,” Mr Kakande said.
Background
Recently, Mr Bweni was seen in a viral social media video beating up a resident over yet-to-be-known reasons.
In the viral video, Mr Bweni is also heard questioning whether the victim has ever washed his car. However, this publication could not independently verify whether the victim was being flogged for refusing to wash the deputy RDC’s vehicle or for any other reasons.
