Kiryandongo to borrow DSC to recruit workers

Kiryandongo: Kiryandongo District Local Government has approved a motion to fill vacant positions on the District Service Commission (DSC), a move aimed at unblocking stalled recruitment, promotions, and disciplinary processes in the district.

The motion was tabled and unanimously passed during an extraordinary district council sitting held at the district headquarters.

Speaking after the session, Kiryandongo District Chairperson Nelson Osaga said the absence of a fully constituted District Service Commission had negatively affected service delivery by delaying the recruitment and promotion of staff.

“The absence of a complete District Service Commission has delayed the recruitment of workers. We rushed to fill these positions so that the work of the district can continue smoothly without any interference,” Osaga said.

Osaga revealed that the district had also resolved to temporarily borrow a service commission from a neighboring district to ensure recruitment activities continue uninterrupted.

“Council has also agreed to borrow a District Service Commission from a neighboring district to help us meet the World Bank requirement of having all district departments fully constituted by July 1, 2026, if we are to benefit from the USMID programme,” he added.

Several councillors welcomed the move, saying the prolonged absence of the commission had hindered district operations.

Steven Mwesigwa, the councillor representing Kiryandongo Town Council, said staffing gaps had made district work difficult but expressed confidence in the nominees selected to fill the vacant positions.

“The absence of the District Service Commission has made the work of the district difficult. The two names submitted meet all the requirements, but we expect them to carry out their duties without being involved in corruption scandals,” Mwesigwa said.

However, Diima Sub-county councillor Hon. Anywa Zubairi criticized the council for what he described as inconsistency in handling the nominations.

“In the last two council sittings, the same names were not approved because council insisted on first receiving the representative of persons with disabilities so that all members could be passed together. It is surprising that the position has now changed,” Zubairi argued.

Meanwhile, Wamani Richard Mukambi, the councillor representing Kiryandongo Sub-county, urged leaders to ensure local communities benefit from opportunities arising from the anticipated recruitment exercise.

“This is the time for us to lobby and ensure our people benefit from the opportunities available in the district,” Mukambi said.

Hon. Kilama Patrick, the councillor representing Bweyale Town Council, supported the proposal to borrow a service commission from a neighboring district, saying it would ease the workload and help restore normal operations.

The district’s Chief Administrative Officer welcomed the council resolution, noting that once the approved names are forwarded to the Public Service Commission for vetting and appointment, the district will be able to resume normal recruitment processes.

The District Service Commission is mandated by law to recruit, confirm, discipline and promote district staff. Its absence has forced Kiryandongo District to rely on interim arrangements, contributing to delays in filling key positions.

Council now awaits guidance from the Ministry of Public Service on the next steps toward appointing the new commissioners and fully operationalizing the commission.

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