
Prime Minister Launches Youth Campaign Against Corruption On Behalf Of The President
Dec. 11, 2024
The launch
was made during the commemoration of the International Anti-Corruption Day
(IACD) 2024 at Speke Resort Convention Centre Munyonyo.
In his speech
which was read by Rt. Hon. Nabbanja, the President emphasised the fact that the
government is committed to ending corruption in Uganda.
He noted that
the unwavering commitment to combat corruption dates back to the liberation
struggle during the Bush War, where he and his comrades in the struggle then,
articulated the need for accountability
and integrity under the ten-Point Programme of the National Resistance Movement
(NRM).
“Point number
seven (7) of the programme emphasised the elimination of corruption and the
misuse of power, recognising these as critical barriers to national development
and good governance,” the President noted.
To reinforce
the fight, he explained that the NRM government has made remarkable strides in
strengthening the legal and institutional anti-corruption framework, key
international and regional conventions have been ratified hence demonstrating
Uganda’s commitment to combating the vice at all levels.
Uganda
commemorated this year’s IACD under the theme, “Promoting Effective Participation of the Youth in the War against
Corruption”
The theme
emphasised the critical role of young people in the fight against corruption,
and the importance of availing platforms for their participation to enable them
confidently speak aginst the evils of corruption, and pursue a corrupt-free
society.
The President
noted that the engagement of the youth in the fight against corruption was a
timely intervention since they constitute the largest percentage of Uganda’s
population.
He committed
to supporting all the interventions by Anti-Corruption Agencies (ACAs) in the
fight against corruption.
In her
remarks, the Inspector General of Government (IGG), Hon. Beti Kamya Turwomwe, as
part of the collaborative approach in the fight against corruption initiated by
ACAs, the youth will be prioritised.
The IGG said
that ACAs will continue to mobilise the population of Uganda, with special
focus on the youth, to be watchdogs over their own resources, through education
and advocacy, and that most important will be the call for mind-set change.
“We will to
assure Ugandans that with this new approach of synergising all the ACAs, plus a
well-equipped and well-organised population, we are positive that we are facing
the right direction. All we need is government support through adequate
funding.
The Auditor
General Mr. Edward Akol, presented a joint statement on behalf of the
Anti-Corruption Agencies.
IACD serves
as a global reminder of the impact of corruption on society and the importance
of united efforts to eliminate it.