Kampala, Uganda – A senior official at the Ministry of Works and Transport (MoWT) has reportedly fallen into financial distress after being defrauded of a substantial sum of money, raising questions about the financial vulnerability of public officers.
Mr. Amanyire Ronald, who serves as a Principal Road Safety Officer and is commonly known as Muzungu Mworo, is said to have lost UGX 40 million in a suspected fraud.
The loss has left him indebted to multiple money lenders, sources familiar with the matter told Daily Monitor on condition of anonymity.
While details of the fraudulent transaction remain unclear, individuals close to the officer say the matter has severely strained his personal finances and may have implications for his role in public service.
The incident has once again brought to the fore concerns about civil servants engaging with unregulated money lenders and the lack of structured financial support systems within government institutions. It also raises broader issues regarding internal controls and the financial exposure of government officials.
Efforts to reach Mr. Amanyire for comment were unsuccessful by press time. MoWT officials have also not issued a formal statement on the matter.
It remains to be seen whether law enforcement agencies will intervene or if the Ministry will undertake any internal inquiries into the incident.
