Former Works Ministry official admitted spreading misleading narratives, apologised for attacks on superiors and sought assistance to have his interdiction lifted.
Former Ministry of Works and Transport Principal Road Safety Officer Ronald Amanyire is facing fresh scrutiny over his anti-corruption campaign after a letter he personally signed revealed that he apologised to his former supervisors for his social media conduct and sought assistance to have his interdiction lifted.
In a June 17, 2026 letter addressed to Commissioner for Transport Regulation and Safety Winstone Katushabe, Amanyire offered an “unreserved apology” for conduct he acknowledged had strained professional relationships and brought disrepute to the Ministry.
Titled Reconciliation and Request for Assistance in Lifting of Interdiction, the letter provides a different perspective on his relationship with ministry leadership following his interdiction in April 2026.
Amanyire admitted that some of his workplace conduct and public statements had fallen short of the standards expected of a public officer. More significantly, he expressed remorse over malicious attacks and false accusations circulated against Katushabe on social media.
“I recognize that some of my own posts, comments, and failure to correct misleading narratives contributed to that environment,” he wrote.
He further acknowledged undermining the Commissioner’s authority and eroding public trust in ministry leadership.
“That was wrong, and it will never happen again,” he pledged.
The former official also admitted that an earlier apology had not translated into changed behaviour.
“Instead of demonstrating genuine change, I continued with actions and remarks that were inconsistent with the values of professionalism, discipline, and respect for authority,” he stated.
He described his appearance before the Ministry’s Rewards and Sanctions Committee on June 4, 2025, as a painful but necessary lesson that forced him to reflect on professional responsibility and the consequences of careless public statements.
APPEAL FOR FORGIVENESS AND REINSTATEMENT
In the letter, Amanyire asked Katushabe for forgiveness, reconciliation and another opportunity to serve.
“I therefore, humbly seek your pardon and understanding. I respectfully request an opportunity for reconciliation and a fresh start,” he wrote.
He also appealed for the Commissioner’s assistance in lifting his interdiction, promising to accept mentorship, guidance and any corrective measures imposed by the Ministry.
He said returning to work would allow him to resume public service and meet his family responsibilities.
The letter was copied to the former Permanent Secretary, Bageya Waiswa.
FROM DEFIANCE TO APOLOGY
Amanyire was interdicted in April 2026 over allegations including insubordination, failure to perform assigned duties, unauthorised publication of internal government documents and social media attacks against ministry officials and government programmes.
On May 10, 2026, that the Ministry accused him of publishing confidential government information on his X account, @amronaldo, without authorisation. He was also accused of failing to submit a required performance plan and deliver assigned outputs.
His online criticism of government rationalisation reforms and the Intelligent Traffic Monitoring System also featured in the allegations.
At the time, Amanyire rejected the Ministry’s position, portraying his interdiction as retaliation for exposing corruption and challenging wrongdoing.
His June 17 letter, however, adopted a conciliatory tone, acknowledging that some of his public conduct had damaged professional relationships and contributed to misleading narratives.
QUESTIONS OVER HIS WHISTLEBLOWER CLAIMS
Amanyire has continued to attract attention through online criticism of government officials and institutions, including Parliament’s Committee on Physical Infrastructure, chaired by Hon. Mwine Mpaka, that he claims did not help him get back job.
While the letter does not establish that all his corruption allegations were false or constitute a formal admission that they were fabricated, it raises questions about the distinction between legitimate whistleblowing and personal attacks.
Whistleblowers should be free to report suspected wrongdoing, but allegations must be supported by verifiable evidence. Public officers must equally remain accountable for their own conduct.
