MINISTER BABALANDA: RDC, RCC Jobs Are Presidential Appointments, Warns Public Against Extortion Scheme

The Minister for the Presidency, Hon. Babirye Milly Babalanda, has cautioned members of the public against fraudsters and unscrupulous individuals soliciting money from unsuspecting Ugandans under the pretext of securing appointments as Resident District Commissioners (RDCs), Resident City Commissioners (RCCs), their deputies and assistants.

In a public notice issued on Monday, November 9, 2026, Minister Babalanda warned that individuals claiming to have the ability to influence or facilitate appointments to these government positions in exchange for money are conmen seeking to exploit innocent members of the public.

She emphasised that appointments to the positions of RDCs, their deputies and assistants are a constitutional mandate vested in the President of the Republic of Uganda, H.E. Gen. (Rtd.) Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, in accordance with Article 203 of the 1995 Constitution.

The Minister clarified that such appointments are a constitutional prerogative of the President and must not be treated as commercial transactions or opportunities for individuals to solicit money from job seekers.

She further stressed that no individual, intermediary or government official is authorised to demand or receive money from anyone in exchange for influencing, recommending, facilitating or securing an appointment as an RDC, RCC, Deputy or Assistant.

Minister Babalanda urged members of the public to remain vigilant and exercise caution when approached by individuals making promises of government appointments in return for financial payments.

She encouraged anyone who has been approached by such individuals, or possesses information regarding ongoing extortion schemes connected to RDC appointments, to report the matter to the Anti-Corruption Desk at the Office of the President through the toll-free line 0800-320-320 for appropriate action.

The Minister reiterated the importance of collective efforts in fighting corruption, extortion and fraud in public service recruitment, appointments and service delivery.

She emphasised that public appointments must remain free from fraudulent dealings and financial exploitation, urging Ugandans not to surrender their hard-earned money to individuals falsely claiming to have influence over presidential appointments.

The warning forms part of the broader efforts by the Office of the President to promote accountability, integrity and transparency in public service while protecting members of the public from fraudulent recruitment and appointment schemes.