{"id":10047,"date":"2024-07-09T12:31:28","date_gmt":"2024-07-09T12:31:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eastafricangazette.com\/?p=10047"},"modified":"2024-07-09T12:31:29","modified_gmt":"2024-07-09T12:31:29","slug":"president-museveni-condemns-corruption-highlights-huge-loss-caused-by-the-vice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eastafricangazette.com\/index.php\/2024\/07\/09\/president-museveni-condemns-corruption-highlights-huge-loss-caused-by-the-vice\/","title":{"rendered":"President Museveni condemns corruption, highlights huge loss caused by the vice"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

East African Gazette<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kyankwanzi<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, also the National chairman of the<\/strong> National Resistance Movement (NRM), has voiced strong concerns<\/strong> about the pervasive issue of corruption in Uganda, underscoring the<\/strong> massive financial toll it takes on the nation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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According to President Museveni, the Inspector General of Government (IGG) estimates that the country loses approximately Shs9.7 trillion annually due to corruption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis is not acceptable; corruption should be crushed and will be crushed,\u201d the President declared during his keynote speech on the National Resistance Movement\u2019s commitment to improving the quality of life for Ugandans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

President Museveni made the remarks today during the opening ceremony of the Public Service Leaders\u2019 Introspection Retreat at the National Leadership Institute (NALI) in Kyankwanzi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The 7-day retreat which is running under the theme: \u201cAnswering the Citizens\u2019; Call: Improved Service Delivery for Socio-Economic Transformation\u201d, is being attended by Ministers, Permanent Secretaries and the members of the NRM Central Executive Committee (CEC). Emphasising the historical roots and enduring nature of corruption,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

President Museveni recounted anecdotes from his childhood, illustrating how endemic corruption was before the NRM leadership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBefore the advent of the NRM leadership, corruption was endemic in Uganda, both during the time of the British and afterwards,\u201d he noted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The President drew a stark contrast between the pre-NRM era and the measures his administration has taken to combat corruption. He cited the discipline enforced within the NRA (National Resistance Army), where misconduct was severely punished.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cWhen the NRA came on the scene, all this misconduct stopped,\u201d he stated, highlighting the public execution of those who committed atrocities against the wananchi, such as the notorious Zaburoni. He said this was done in order to maintain discipline and integrity within the army.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite these efforts, President Museveni acknowledged that corruption persists, particularly among those in charge of government funds, procurement, and personnel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He pointed to a dual nature of corruption: the stealing of government money and employee disloyalty in private companies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cTo address the ongoing corruption, President Museveni announced the establishment of several new initiatives, including a tax investigation unit and an accountancy and audit unit. These units will focus on investigating tax evasions, under-declarations, and money diversion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe are coming in indirectly,\u201d he said, emphasising that political leader must step in when accounting officers fail to perform their duties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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He also stressed the importance of empowering the people to defend their interests through leadership structures though he questioned them effectiveness in curbing corruption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

President Museveni highlighted the role of the judiciary in supporting anti-corruption efforts, calling for no bail for those accused of serious crimes, including corruption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe only support we need from the Judiciary is no bail for those accused of murder, treason, terrorism, rape, defilement, corruption (embezzlement), and village thefts,\u201d he asserted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The President reiterated his commitment to defeating corruption, linking it to broader national goals such as security, healthcare, education, and economic integration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOnce we deal with the corruption, we, then, have the other elements of the mass-line that I talked about at Kololo recently, different from the elite-line. Apart from security for all, we insisted on immunization for all and health care for all; education for all (UPE and USE); prosperity for all; clean water for all; infrastructure development; and continental and regional economic integration for the market of our wealth products. With these, we cannot go wrong,\u201d he affirmed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Vice President, H.E. Jessica Alupo highlighted Uganda\u2019s advancements in security and economic stability under President Museveni\u2019s leadership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYou can now move from North to East, South to West, and Central at any time of the day without any interruptions. This is military security,\u201d H.E Alupo stated, underscoring the nation\u2019s improved security landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the economic front, she praised the enduring stability achieved since 1986.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cEconomic security speaks for itself; Your Excellency, you have provided economic stability from 1986 up to now,\u201d the Vice President emphasised, acknowledging President Museveni\u2019s pivotal role in fostering a stable and secure Uganda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Prime Minister of Uganda, Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja, also expressed her gratitude and admiration for President Museveni\u2019s leadership, which has steered Uganda towards significant development milestones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAllow me to thank you, Your Excellency, for your vision, wisdom, and strategic leadership that has propelled Uganda from the ranks of the least developed countries to lower middle-income status,\u201d the Prime Minister remarked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She affirmed her office\u2019s commitment to coordinating with all other Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to ensure the successful implementation of the government\u2019s ambitious operational strategy aimed at fostering a public service culture that supports tenfold economic growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Rt. Hon. Nabbanja also welcomed President Museveni back from the thanksgiving ceremony at Kololo, where the achievements of the National Resistance Movement government were celebrated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe saw that Ugandans appreciate the NRM government\u2019s performance,\u201d she noted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Addressing project delays, Rt. Hon. Nabbanja highlighted that design reviews across MDAs have contributed to the slow implementation and completion of projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI have brought this to the attention of all ministers and accounting officers,\u201d she stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, she expressed gratitude for the progress in safe water coverage, reporting that it stands at 65% in rural areas and 70% in urban regions, with the exception of the Karamoja sub-region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On her part, the Head of Public Service and Secretary to Cabinet, Ms. Lucy Nakyobe, also extended her deepest gratitude to President Museveni for his visionary leadership and unwavering dedication to Uganda\u2019s development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYour commitment to enhancing the lives of our people through strategic initiatives and policies provide the foundation upon which we build our efforts,\u201d she stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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She also emphasised the critical role of Ministers and Permanent Secretaries in improving service delivery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYour presence here signifies the collective resolve to introspect, evaluate, and strategize for better service delivery. Your expertise and leadership are vital in steering our ministries and departments towards achieving our shared goals,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ms. Nakyobe also acknowledged the valuable contributions of Party Executive Leaders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYour role in shaping our political landscape and guiding policy implementation is crucial. Your insights and support are invaluable,\u201d she noted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ms. Nakyobe stressed the importance of responding to the needs and aspirations of Ugandan citizens, underscoring that improved service delivery is a necessity for the nation\u2019s progress and prosperity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cThe citizens of Uganda have voiced their needs and aspirations, and it is our duty to respond effectively and efficiently,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reflecting on the significance of the Introspection Retreat, Ms. Nakyobe said, \u201cThis retreat is a pivotal moment for us as the top leadership of Uganda\u2019s public service. Our collective presence here signifies our commitment to critically assess our performance and to chart a path toward improved service delivery for the citizens of Uganda.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She acknowledged the persistent challenges in public service delivery, including inefficiency, bureaucratic delays, inadequate resource allocation, and lack of accountability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cDespite our concerted efforts and the strides, we have made, it is undeniable that significant challenges persist in our public service delivery,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe root cause of poor service delivery is a lack of understanding of the job we are in, failure to work together, and lack of commitment and accountability to the public,\u201d she explained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ms. Nakyobe called for strong ethical leadership, effective policy implementation, prudent resource management, and investment in human capital to transform Uganda\u2019s public service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThrough strong ethical leadership, effective policy implementation, prudent resource management, investment in our human capital, and focusing on our citizens, we can transform our public service into a model of efficiency and effectiveness, & quote; she declared.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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