Thirty-two head teachers in Kaberamaido District have been handed over to police for investigation over alleged irregularities in school enrolment and illegal charges in government schools.
The head teachers were handed over to the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) at Kaberamaido Central Police Station on Thursday, September 10, 2026, by Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Godfrey Nyakahuma.
According to the RDC, the alleged irregularities were uncovered during a recently conducted physical headcount of learners in government schools across the district.
Police have opened a General Inquiry File (GIF) to facilitate investigations into the allegations.
Of the 32 head teachers, 30 are from government primary schools while two are from government secondary schools.
The district authorities allege that inflated enrolment figures, commonly referred to as ghost learners, resulted in a potential financial loss of Shs182.62 million to the Government.
Nyakahuma said the physical headcount had revealed significant discrepancies between the number of learners recorded in some schools and those physically found at the institutions.
He said the alleged inflation of enrolment figures had become a growing concern because government funding under the Universal Primary Education (UPE) and Universal Secondary Education (USE) programmes is partly based on learner numbers.
Among the schools cited, Okile-Kobulubulu Primary School was reportedly found to have 628 more pupils on its records than those physically verified, with the alleged discrepancy estimated to have caused a Shs12.56 million financial loss.
Abata Primary School was also reported to have an alleged excess enrolment of 576 pupils, translating into an estimated Shs11.52 million in potential financial loss.
Other primary schools cited include Doya, with 700 alleged ghost pupils; Abirabira, 459; Awelu, 480; Okola, 297; Oriamo, 281; Kamuk Parents, 281; Kalyamese, 210; Kaburepoli, 218; Apele, 185; and Apai, 287.
The list also includes Alwa, Acongwen, Acamidako, Bugoi, Kagaa, Kakado, Kanyalam Modern, Kodekere, Murem, Ocanoyere, Ocher, Ogobai, Okapel, Okile, Olelai, Ominai and Abalang primary schools.
In secondary education, Swagere Seed Secondary School was cited over an alleged discrepancy involving 108 students, while St Paul’s Secondary School Ochero was cited over 109 students.
The authorities said the alleged irregularities involved government-supported learners and that investigations would establish how the discrepancies occurred and whether any individuals committed offences.
Kaberamaido District Education Officer said the report had been forwarded to the Ministry of Education and Sports and the Ministry of Local Government.
The officer said the alleged conduct was illegal but stressed that those implicated would only be held responsible if investigations established their culpability.
Meanwhile, district leaders were in Alwa Sub-county on Thursday for a community accountability Baraza aimed at addressing concerns over government programmes and service delivery.
Assistant RDC Arikos Peter said the engagement brought together the Senior RDC, Deputy RDC, LCV chairperson, vice chairperson and NRM leaders to listen to residents and follow up on issues affecting the implementation of government programmes.
The discussions focused on the Parish Development Model (PDM), cattle restocking, accountability and service delivery.
Arikos said the engagements were intended to give residents an opportunity to raise concerns directly with district leaders and ensure that genuine issues receive appropriate attention.
The district leadership said accountability, transparency and effective service delivery remain key priorities in its engagement with communities.