Parliament halts recruitment of 300 immigration officers

By Moses Mulondo & Joyce Namutebi

Parliament has halted the recruitment of 300 immigration officers over allegations of bribery, influence peddling, and discrimination.

This was after some gave reports from participants of how the Public
Service Commission officials had unprofessionally and unconstitutionally handled the process.

Internal affairs minister Gen. Aronda Nyakairima explained that pregnant women were advised to seek doctors’ advice on whether they could participate in a marathon of 10km which was aimed at ascertaining the physical fitness of the 44000 applicants.

The minister said the final interviews were set to be done on June 29 and on August 31.
 

“All the allegations will be investigated. If it is established that anyone was disqualified on ground of pregnancy or disability, action will be taken,” the minister explained.

Oyam South MP Betty Amongi said: “Denying women jobs opportunities because of pregnancy is unconstitutional.”

Aruu county MP Odonga Otto said: “The fact that 44000 applied for the 300 jobs requires fairness in the process. My suggestion is that at least 50% of those jobs should be given to women.”

Kigulu South MP Milton Muwuma said: “I was approached by a girl who was number 34 in the marathon but was left out on that argument that she was less than 45kgs.”

The Speaker Rebecca Kadaga said, “But honourable minister, “I think the boarder work requires using the brain, computers and verifying IDs not chasing after people. The exercise is in contravention of articles 33, 35, and 40 of the constitution.”