Corruption is criminal, immoral and betrayal of public trust
Corruption remains a significant impediment to equitable development, exacerbating existing inequalities and further reducing people’s trust in governance.
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Gov’t revitalises proactive approach against corruption
Several efforts to combat corruption and misconduct in public offices, including the formation of the Anti-Corruption Inter-Agency Forum are in place.
MP Ebwalu furious as 2024/2025 budget skips Soroti flying school upgrade
Parliament recently approved a total budget of shs72 trillion, with the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) providing the majority of the funding.
“Keep it up,” Museveni tells clergy on corruption messages on Easter
Many of the preachers were preaching the ungodly message of sectarianism of religion and tribe and gender chauvinism.
NRM SG Todwong describes corruption as “cancer” in end-of-year address
Corruption is a silent killer, destroying every sector of the economy. At least shs10t is lost to it annually.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.