In a move that sends a powerful message about accountability and the protection of public resources, the NRM District Chairperson for Amolatar, Olwit Kamilo, has been taken into police custody. This significant arrest follows serious accusations that he mismanaged critical funds intended to support Local Council I flag bearers and Women Council elections. The incident, which unfolded on July 21, 2026, serves as a stern reminder that those entrusted with leadership must act with the highest level of integrity or face the consequences.
The trouble began when reports emerged from dedicated village leaders who claimed they were being shortchanged. While the national party guidelines mandated that each grassroots mobilizer receive Shs 100,000 to facilitate their essential work, many reported receiving only half that amount. This blatant discrepancy prompted the North Kyoga Regional Police to launch a formal investigation to determine why these vital funds were being siphoned away from the very people tasked with building the party at the local level.
Resident District Commissioner Francis Okello Rwotlonyo acted swiftly to defend the rights of the local chairpersons. Upon discovering that the promised funds were missing, he summoned Olwit Kamilo and issued a firm ultimatum: ensure every leader receives their full payment within two hours. However, instead of correcting the wrong, Kamilo allegedly chose a path of further deception and greed.
Reports indicate that instead of paying the village leaders as instructed, Kamilo convened a meeting with the District Executive Committee where they allegedly divided the remaining money among themselves. In a shocking display of audacity, Kamilo even attempted to silence the Resident District Commissioner by offering him a Shs 4.5 million share of the looted funds. Refusing to be compromised, the RDC immediately alerted security forces, leading to Kamilo’s arrest before the illicit payment could even be delivered.
Currently, Olwit Kamilo is being held at the Amolatar Central Police Station while investigators track down other committee members involved in the scandal. Some of the stolen money has already been recovered, and the police have made it clear that anyone found to have diverted these funds will face the full weight of the law once the investigation is finalized.
This case highlights a vital victory for transparency and justice in local governance. While the legal process moves forward, local leaders and mobilizers are being encouraged to stay focused on their grassroots campaigns and proceed with their scheduled activities. The message from the authorities is loud and clear: corruption will not be tolerated, and the rights of those working at the village level must be protected at all costs. Leadership is a sacred service to the community, not an opportunity for personal enrichment at the expense of the people.