Bugiri, Uganda – Chaos erupted in Bugiri town when the official driver of Bugiri District Chairman, Mulumba Kasajja Davidson, abandoned his boss at a local guest house and fled with the keys to the district’s official vehicle over unpaid wages.
The dramatic incident occurred at Queens Guest House, where the driver, Kasolo Amuza, left Chairman Mulumba stranded after taking the keys to the government-owned Ford Ranger, registration number LG 0021013. Witnesses said the chairman was left in a state of confusion as Kasolo made his way to the Bugiri Police Station to file a formal complaint regarding months of unpaid wages.
Kasolo’s grievance was officially recorded under file number SDRF74/01/0/25. Speaking to journalists, the distressed driver detailed his plight, revealing that persistent financial struggles had forced him to take drastic measures. “I have been working tirelessly without receiving my salary. I had no choice but to report the matter to the authorities,” he explained.
However, in his defense, Chairman Mulumba distanced himself from the driver’s grievances, insisting that Kasolo’s salary was a government responsibility and not his. “Kasolo is a government employee, not my personal worker. His payments are handled by the government, not me,” he stated.
As police launched investigations into the matter, the incident has sparked widespread debate about the treatment of government employees. Many observers have questioned whether Kasolo’s frustration was justified, highlighting broader concerns over salary delays and financial struggles faced by civil servants.
The authorities have yet to make an official statement regarding the matter, but the incident underscores the challenges faced by government workers and the urgent need for timely payment of salaries to prevent such disputes in the future.
