The fight against corruption in Uganda has gathered momentum, with public officials now under the government’s radar. Under the anti-corruption campaign dubbed “Kisanja No More Sleep,” the Ugandan government aims to tackle corruption across the health sector and local government administration, including the embezzlement of Parish Development Model (PDM) funds.

Through the anti-corruption campaign, the Ugandan government has instituted a range of measures, including interdictions, warnings, and arrests of public officials. Other issues that the government aims to address include abuse of office, inflated school fees, and the theft of poverty alleviation funds under the Parish Development Model (PDM).

President Yoweri Museveni’s anti-corruption strategy also aims to address the theft of commodities from public health facilities and absenteeism in the healthcare sector. The involvement of Uganda’s Local Government Minister Balaam Byamugahara has led to high-profile interdictions and legal action.

Direct inspections spearheaded by Local Government Minister Byamugahara have yielded results, with anti-graft agencies swinging into action to arrest suspects as the quest to recover stolen public funds gains momentum.

Speaking at the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Parliamentary Caucus, Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni identified bribery in securing government jobs, graft in public health facilities, and the theft of Parish Development Model (PDM) funds as key areas of concern requiring immediate action.

The President further directed Ugandan Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja to task Local Government Minister Balaam Byamugahara with investigating allegations of theft and embezzlement of poverty alleviation funds under the PDM.

“You have a problem of drug shortages in public health facilities. When people visit these facilities, they are directed to buy from the shops. This is very dangerous and should stop,” the President said.

The President’s anti-corruption initiative has seen a number of public officials exposed over graft allegations, while some face interdiction and legal action. The Head of State has also called upon Parliament to take an active role in identifying and exposing graft in a bid to curb the theft of public resources.