Civil society organizations engaged in the fight against graft have raised serious concerns about the ineffective handling of the fight against corruption,
Speaking to the media in commemration of the Africa Anti-Corruption Day which falls today, the actors particularly criticized parliament and anti-corruption committees for failing to fulfill their mandates.
Lillian Zawedde, an administrator at Transparency International Uganda said numerous reports on accountability and corruption-related cases are regularly made public, yet those implicated in corrupt practices are rarely held accountable or reprimanded.
She said despite the establishment of several institutions, such as the Leadership Code Tribunal, to combat corruption, individuals in high-ranking positions continue to misuse public funds with impunity.
She said: “I want prominent figures to face arrests instead of endless lamentations about corruption.”
Meanwhile, Uganda today joined other African nations to commemorate Africa Anti-Corruption Day under the theme “Promoting Human Dignity in the Fight Against Corruption.”
Dr. Doreen Kobusingye speaking on the significance of the day, urged Ugandans to hold politicians vying for office in the 2026 general elections accountable by demanding that they prioritize land rights and climate change in their manifestos.
She stressed that corruption requires urgent attention and collaborative action from all stakeholders to ensure equitable solutions.
