Hoima District LCV Vice Chairperson Hellen Mulumba
 

BY: Innocent Atuganyira

Police in Hoima City have detained Hoima District LCV Vice Chairperson Hellen Mulumba over allegations of extorting UGX 16.5 million from a job seeker.

Mulumba was arrested on Monday April 20,2026 within Hoima City and taken to Hoima City Central Police Station, according to police sources. Preliminary investigations suggest she allegedly received the money from a youth seeking employment in the district, with a promise to facilitate job placement. However, when the promised job did not materialize, the complainant reported the matter to police. The identity of the victim has been withheld to protect the integrity of ongoing investigations.

Albertine South Regional Police spokesperson Julius Hakiza confirmed the arrest on Tuesday, april 21,2026 noting that investigations are still underway. He further revealed that several other officials and politicians in the district are being investigated over similar allegations of extorting money from job seekers.

In recent months, the Albertine South Region has seen a rise in complaints involving officials accused of soliciting money from applicants in exchange for employment opportunities that are often not delivered.

This case adds to a growing list of similar incidents in the region. In July 2024, Kikuube District LCV Vice Chairperson Vincent Alpha Opio was arrested over allegations of extorting UGX 1.5 million from a job applicant under the pretext of securing employment.

Opio was accused of demanding money from an applicant, identified as Derick Musabiire, for a district job but failed to fulfill the promise, leading to a police complaint. Earlier, in 2022, several officials in Kikuube District were investigated over alleged corruption and extortion in recruitment processes, where hundreds of job seekers reportedly lost money after being promised jobs that never materialized.

Reports indicate that applicants were often asked to pay between UGX 500,000 and UGX 1,000,000 to secure positions in various district departments, only to later find themselves excluded from official shortlists despite having made payments.