Corruption is a silent killer, destroying every sector of the economy. At least shs10t is lost to it annually.
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Posted inCrime / Life Style
Uganda Vision 2030: Corruption quoted to derail efforts
Faizo notes that Uganda’s physical infrastructure especially roads is in poor shape which is an indicator that corruption may have been behind poor workmanship.
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Corruption among area land committees escalating land wrangles in Acholi, Lango and Buganda
Christine Okot, chairperson of ESAFF Gulu noted that, in Acholi, most of the land conflicts are among siblings, communities and clan members.
Posted inAfrica / Interview
Interview: AFIDEP’s Dr. Rose Oronje on the power of evidence for Africa’s development
AFIDEP was set up in 2010 to support governments in using data and evidence in decision-making on a day-to-day basis.
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Museveni to create “village anti-corruption unit” in State House
“The issue of corruption is a “musota muntamu” – the removing of the snake from the clay cooking pot without breaking the pot. The NRM has handled bigger issues. That is why Uganda no longer has a refugee problem,” he added.
Posted inOpinion
Opinion: There are three basic characteristics of Museveni’s government
Museveni came to power through violence/war. It has continued to retain power through violence, war, suppressing any form of competition and abuse of human rights and freedoms.
Posted inLetter / News
Museveni talks tough on corruption, the economy in Easter message
“Before independence, the few politicians that were around, such as IK Musaazi, had no access to power (decision-making). Hence, they had no opportunity to be corrupt or otherwise.” Museveni on corruption.
Posted inCrime / Life Style
Bishop of Lira Catholic Diocese speaks out on corrupt public officials
The Bishop of Lira, Lino, had earlier attended the 2nd graduation ceremony of the University of The Sacred Heart Gulu, a Catholic-church founded institution where he is the Chairman of the University Governing Council.
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Recalling posho, iron sheets scandals and political corruption in Uganda
“Corruption in Uganda is systematic and endemic.” “It’s political and it is bureaucratic…”
Posted inCrime & Investigations / Kotido News
Justice on hold as corruption dominates key government institutions in Kotido
While responding to the allegation, Micheal Lonogli, the Karamoja police spokesperson said they have had challenges with errant police officers who extort money from complainants, tarnishing the image of the police.
Posted inCrime / Gulu News
Two Gulu City Council officials still at large after swindling shs200m
The Anti-corruption Unit stormed Gulu City Council on Monday and embarked on its investigations after monies reportedly went missing from the City’s wallet.
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Leaders castigated for aiding corruption in Uganda
Minister Akello, the Karenga district Woman MP was in Soroti meeting leaders.