Oyam’s new CAO Alex Majembe: His initial demands after taking office

The new CAO of Oyam district local government, Felix Alex Majembe, has appealed to political leaders in the district to avoid victimising the technical wing. 

He urged both sides to strictly follow local government protocol, setting aside personal qualifications and focusing instead on serving the government’s manifesto for the 2026–2031 term.

Majembe emphasised that this approach is critical and will eradicate corruption across all sectors in the country.

CAO Majembe made these remarks on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, during his official assumption of office as CAO Oyam. The handover ceremony took place at the Oyam district main council hall, where he highlighted the importance of building a strong teamwork between the political and technical sides for the benefit of the people in the district.

He stressed the need to avoid shortcuts in all operations, promising to follow the right channels of protocol and steer clear of contradictory or improper practices.

He reminded everyone that political leaders serve as immediate supervisors to the technical wing. He further pledged to enforce accountability by refusing to release funds to contractors without proper inspections and departmental agreements.

Majembe specifically noted that the health and education sectors would receive close attention, while also cautioning civil servants against malpractice. He warned that ongoing operations led by the Ministers of Local Government are actively targeting wrongdoers.

Meanwhile, the former CAO of Oyam, Kitutu Fredrick Herbert—who has been transferred to Kwania district—handed over the instruments of office to his successor who was transferred from Pallisa.

Herbert cited several achievements recorded during his two-year tenure since his posting on January 10, 2024. Among these, Oyam District was ranked fourth nationwide in the disbursement of PDM funds, with a total of 5.8 billion shillings distributed to beneficiaries. He also noted the successful implementation of restocking programs.

Herbert urged the incoming CAO to prioritise unfinished projects, particularly at Aleka Seeds. He also stressed that fighting corruption in Oyam requires collective effort from the entire public and all institutions.

He specifically accused the Service Commission department of being riddled with corruption, alleging that he had been offered bribes in the form of cattle, sheep, and money—which he rejected.

Addressing the gathering, RDC of Oyam, Sgt. Shilako James, raised concerns about government-aided primary schools in the district.

He accused the education department of failing to account for UPE grants, citing that out of 109 primary schools in Oyam, some have enrollments as low as 600 learners, yet the government releases funds for over 1,200 pupils.

Shilako directed the District Education Officer (DEO), through the new CAO, to clean up the education department and put an end to these discrepancies.

The RDC also highlighted management challenges at Anyeke Health Center IV, which is soon to be upgraded to a district hospital, urging the new CAO to take special interest in the facility, citing significant administrative and management issues.

Speaking on behalf of the political leadership, the vice chairperson of Oyam, Ceaser Apali, pledged commitment to restoring the district’s image, which he said had been tarnished. He assured that the political team is determined to work hand in hand with the new administration to rebuild trust and credibility.

Oyam district council speaker, Easy Bash Machar, thanked the outgoing CAO and welcomed the incoming one, expressing hope that Oyam would now overcome corruption.

He called for visible changes, particularly in recruitment and promotions. He also raised concerns over the management of shs2 billion for road upgrades, insisting that the district should no longer tolerate poor roads.

Speaker Machar further declared that under his leadership, he would not tolerate failures in recruitment processes. He stated that the council would use its legislative powers to push for meaningful change for the people of Oyam, adding that the house is ready to pass resolutions that address pressing issues.

He noted that the new CAO worked in two Lango sub-region districts—Kole, Dokolo, and now Oyam—and expressed confidence that his experience would bring the much-needed transformation.