AMOLATAR, Uganda – The appointment of five primary school head teachers in Amolatar district is set to be revoked following revelations that they allegedly presented forged academic documents to secure their positions.
The affected individuals include Jimmy Okello, head teacher of Agwingiri Primary School; Caroline Atala of Aburkidi Primary School; Lawrence Okello of Aweiwot Primary School; and Richard Ogweng of Muntu Township Primary School.
According to Francis Okello Odoki Rwotlony, the Amolatar Resident District Commissioner (RDC), investigations conducted by his office uncovered that some of the appointees falsified documents to falsely claim years of service as deputy head teachers—a move aimed at misleading the appointing committee into believing they possessed adequate leadership experience.
“Some of them forged documents to indicate they served for several years as deputy head teacher to hoodwink the appointing committee that they have enough experience in leadership,” Rwotlony said while addressing the media on Thursday, March 5, 2025, in his office.
Rwotlony emphasized that such actions undermine professional standards and compromise the quality of leadership in schools. He has since directed the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) to immediately revoke their appointments.
The RDC further linked the recent poor performance of the district in the Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) to the appointment of unqualified and inadequate school administrators.
“The poor PLE performance in Amolatar district can be blamed on these unqualified head teachers,” he asserted.
Rwotlony also took aim at the District Human Resource Department, criticizing officials for oversight and failure to verify the academic documents of the candidates prior to their appointments.
Despite the concerns raised over the PLE results, the RDC expressed optimism about the upcoming Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) examinations, hoping for improved performance.
Churches Warned Against Sabotaging Government Programs
In a related matter, Rwotlony issued a stern warning to some churches operating in the district, accusing them of preaching doctrines that undermine government initiatives.
He specifically named churches such as Journey to Heaven and Fist of Trumpet, cautioning that they risk closure if they continue to engage in activities that sabotage government programs.
“We shall not tolerate any institution, religious or otherwise, that works against the development agenda of this district and the country at large,” Rwotlony warned.
The RDC reaffirmed the government’s commitment to upholding professional integrity and ensuring that only qualified personnel are entrusted with leadership roles in the education sector.
