Ex-gov't clerk Katuwe allegedly poses as an official to solicit bribes

Oswald Katuwe is on the run after scamming people by pretending to still be a government official. His fake liquor license schemes have led to a public warning.

Public warned about the fraudulent activities of Oswald Katuwe

• Katuwe was fired from the Public Service on 7 February 2025.
• He falsely claimed to be a government official handling liquor licenses.
• Katuwe reportedly solicited payments for liquor license processing.
• The Ministry of Local Government has labeled his actions criminal.

Ministry urges the public to stay away from Katuwe

• Any dealings with Katuwe are at the public’s own risk.
• The Ministry has made it clear that Katuwe isn’t authorized to act on their behalf.
• Business owners and citizens are urged to report him to law enforcement.
• His conduct has been described as both fraudulent and criminal.