The Directorate of Ethics and Integrity (DEI) in the Office of the President has intensified efforts to fight corruption by promoting national values and social accountability, especially in government offices.
This initiative has recently been extended to the Busoga sub-region, aiming to embed social accountability as a core value in public service delivery.
The event was held on July 11, 2025, to mark World Anti-Corruption Day, under the theme “Promoting Human Dignity in the Fight Against Corruption.”
Local leaders emphasized the need to strengthen Uganda’s legal framework in the fight against corruption.
Juliet Namansa, a representative from the Busoga Government and Accountability Network, called on the government to review and reinforce existing anti-corruption laws.
“We all ask ourselves why corruption continues to rise,” Namansa said. “The laws are already there—we just need to implement them effectively. There’s no need for new ones when the existing laws can handle the situation.”
Gabula Kyankone, the Executive Director of Jinja Resident District Commissioner, resounded the need for a broader government commitment to enhance transparency and accountability mechanisms at all levels.
“We expect a lot from government especially services but when you reach on the ground our roads that transport our goods and services are not in good shape and no medicine in hospitals,” Kyankone added.
The government, under President Museveni, emphasizes changing the mindset of Ugandans towards corruption and has prioritized zero tolerance through various legal and institutional frameworks.
Efforts include digitizing service delivery to reduce face-to-face interactions prone to corruption and targeting high-risk ministries and agencies for anti-corruption strategies.
The fight against corruption in Busoga and Uganda at large is being strengthened by embedding national ethical values, enhancing social accountability, reviewing legal frameworks, and fostering active citizen participation, especially among marginalized groups and youth.
