Corruption Suspect MP Akamba’s Human Rights Concerns Forwarded to Constitutional Court Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Anti-Corruption Court in Kampala has referred Busiki County MP Paul Akamba’s application seeking to dismiss corruption charges against him over alleged human rights violations to the Constitutional Court for determination. In his …
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We need a relentless anti-corruption campaign, akin to the HIV awareness efforts of 30 years ago ago COMMENT | Gertrude Kamya Othieno | The Ladder of Accountability is a powerful tool, urging us to evaluate responsibility at every level of society. It starts with the individual and moves upward to institutions …
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Stick to corruption fight, financial discipline, IMF tells Uganda Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The International Monetary Fund has commended the pace of Uganda’s growth but urged for a stronger anti-fight corruption fight and budget discipline ahead of the coming of oil revenues. This comes as Uganda’s economic growth improved …
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Why blaming Museveni for runaway corruption is politically appealing and why it is misleading THE LAST WORD | Andrew M. Mwenda | President Yoweri Museveni has presided over the worst levels of public sector corruption in Uganda’s history. The scale and scope of corruption grows every year. Indeed, corruption could easily be the …
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China beats US to retain title of most positively perceived foreign country in Africa Faith in ‘western democracy’ wanes in favour of new African infused politics Two thirds want to emigrate with North America and Western Europe as top destinations Ukraine-Russia War blamed by majority on US, EU and NATO …
Read More »Outgoing Kabale deputy RDC hailed for leading corruption fight
Kabale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kabale District authorities have praised the outgoing Deputy Resident District Commissioner (RDC), Andrew Ronald Bakak, for his strong stance against corruption during his tenure. Bakak, who was appointed Kabale Deputy RDC in August 2022, officially handed over his office today following his transfer to Soroti …
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COMMENT | Olivia Nalubwama | On Sunday, August 18, residents of Lwengo district gathered for a thanksgiving service. The Nile Post, an online news website, reported that the residents of Lwengo were particularly jubilant that Sunday. They were thankful for the release of their Member of Parliament (MP), Cissy Namujju, …
Read More »Kampala lawyer John Matovu dragged to Luzira from court in cooperatives sh4 billion saga
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | There was drama in court on Monday as senior lawyer John Matovu, 62, was charged and remanded to Luzira Prison over allegations of stealing more than 4 billion shillings in compensation meant for the Busoga Growers Cooperative Union. Matovu, of M/S Matovu & Matovu …
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A collective responsibility to reclaim integrity and public trust in job COMMENT | MALE SOLOMON GRACE | The fight against corruption and the sale of jobs in local governments dominated discussions at the 16th annual general meeting for the Association of Local Government Service Commissions of Uganda (ALGSCU), held on July 24 …
Read More »Archbishop Kaziimba asks Govt to release youth arrested for protesting against corruption
Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu has called on government to release the youth arrested for protesting against corruption in the country. Presiding over the consecration of the new Bishop of Bunyoro Kitara Diocese, Rev Canon Jacob Ateirweho at St. …
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