GOVERNMENT OFFICERS ON INTERDICTION TO REMAIN OUT OF OFFICE UNTIL CRIMINAL CASES CONCLUDE — ATTORNEY GENERAL

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 KAMPALA | 28 SEPTEMBER 2026

The Attorney General’s Chambers has issued guidance on the status of public officers and civil servants who remain under interdiction while undergoing criminal prosecution, including cases where the initial six-month period of interdiction has expired.

In a letter dated 25 September 2026 and addressed to all Permanent Secretaries, Accounting Officers and Chief Administrative Officers, the Attorney General refers to Regulation 38 of the Public Service Commission Regulations, 2009, which provides for the interdiction of public officers in circumstances including disciplinary proceedings or criminal prosecution.

According to the legal opinion contained in the letter, a public officer who is still undergoing criminal prosecution continues to remain under interdiction until the prosecution is concluded and results in the officer’s acquittal.

The guidance further states that an officer should not regain or resume their position, or have the interdiction lifted, while the criminal prosecution remains ongoing.

The Attorney General’s Chambers says the opinion is binding on Ministries, Departments and Agencies of Government, providing guidance to authorities handling cases involving interdicted public officers.

The document is signed by Dr. Sam Mayanja, Attorney General, and copied to the Ministers of Public Service, Local Government, and Justice and Constitutional Affairs.

By Byamukama Henry

@AfricaPamoja-UG

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