Prime Minister Launches Youth Campaign Against Corruption On Behalf Of The President

Dec. 11, 2024

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The Prime Minister, Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja, on behalf of H.E President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, launched the youth campaign against corruption on December 10, 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.