By Emmanuel Olinga
The Ministry of Public Service has officially cleared Kapelebyong District Local Government to recruit 25 new staff members, marking a major step toward addressing human resource gaps that have hindered service delivery in the area.
According to Mr. Emmanuel Opio, the Communications Officer for Kapelebyong District Local Government, the ministry’s approval allows the district to fill the identified vacancies at a total wage bill of UGX 414,522,300.
“The Ministry of Public Service has cleared us to recruit 25 staff members, and the total approved wage stands at Shs414,522,300,” Mr. Opio said, confirming the long-awaited green light for recruitment.
He revealed that the district will soon publish the job advertisements, inviting applications from qualified Ugandans.
Among the positions to be filled are critical roles in the health, education, and administrative departments, sectors that have faced staff shortages since the district’s inception in 2018.
Mr. Opio emphasized that the district leadership is committed to ensuring a transparent and merit-based recruitment process.
He noted that previous recruitment exercises in some districts had been marred by allegations of corruption, nepotism, and bribery, challenges Kapelebyong intends to decisively avoid.
“We shall prioritize transparency and accountability throughout this recruitment exercise to ensure that only competent and qualified personnel are employed. We want to restore public confidence in government recruitment,” he added.
The exercise is part of a broader national recruitment initiative announced by the Ministry of Public Service, which approved the hiring of 6,853 new public servants in the 2025/2026 financial year.
The move is aimed at strengthening service delivery across all levels of government and filling long-standing staffing gaps that have impeded implementation of key government programs.
According to the ministry, the recruitment will be carried out under a total wage bill of Shs124.8 billion, covering 130 government entities including ministries, departments, agencies, and local governments.
The positions approved for Kapelebyong District are expected to cover both leadership and technical categories, with priority given to frontline service delivery departments such as health and education.
This, officials say, will enhance the district’s capacity to implement government programs and meet community needs more effectively.
District authorities are optimistic that the new recruits will help revitalize public service delivery, particularly in rural sub-counties that have struggled with understaffing.
Kapelebyong District, carved out of Amuria District in 2018, has faced persistent human resource challenges due to limited wage allocations and delayed recruitment approvals.
The clearance from the Ministry of Public Service therefore marks a significant milestone in its institutional development.
Mr. Opio urged qualified candidates to prepare and apply once the advertisements are published, reminding them that the process will be open, fair, and competitive.
“Our people should know that no one will be asked for money to get a government job. We are working closely with the District Service Commission and oversight bodies to ensure total integrity in this exercise,” he emphasized.
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