President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has identified the primary perpetrators of corruption in Uganda.
According to the President, the current corruption crisis is mainly driven by the Permanent Secretaries, Chief Administrative Officers (CAOs), Town Clerks, and Gombolola Chiefs.
“These are the four people in Uganda who are in charge of government money, personnel, jobs, and procurement. The corruption that is happening is because of these four. Unfortunately, they have let themselves down, but we are here. I have your support, the support of the freedom fighters, and the victims are also there. Together, we are going to crush the corrupt,” he stated.
President Museveni made these remarks today as thousands gathered at Kololo Independence Grounds to celebrate his achievements and legacy.
He also expressed his concern about reports indicating that the District Service Commissions solicit money from ordinary Ugandans to secure them jobs.
“Actually, I’m going to investigate the case in Kagadi myself. How can such things happen? You [victims] should report, and we will deal with such people,” he declared.
The President also warned against agents of Western powers who aim to disrupt and cause instability in Uganda, stating that he will not allow it to happen.
“All that we have achieved should not be disrupted by self-seekers. We cannot allow such people to disorganize our peace,” he warned.
At the same event, President Museveni thanked the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Secretariat for organizing the function.
“I want to thank Hon. Rosemary Seninde and the NRM Secretariat for organizing this function. You say you are recognizing the contribution of Yoweri Museveni, but you should say recognizing the work of the National Resistance Movement. Yoweri Museveni could not have done all this alone. Yoweri Museveni was part of the student movement of the 1960s, he was part of FRONASA fighting Idi Amin, he was part of the NRA, part of UPDF, and part of the NRM, so this is what we are celebrating here, not Yoweri Museveni alone. In the future, you could remember to include groups like the historical command of the NRA,” he asserted.
President Museveni informed Ugandans that the NRM government under his leadership has managed to progressively lead Uganda due to the party’s right ideology.
“What I want to remind you on this occasion is that when FRONASA and NRA came onto the political scene of Uganda in the 1960s, there was a difference in opinion, strategy, and thinking. What the NRM came with is what we call the ‘Mass-line,’ in that whatever we do, we think about the masses. Previously, the line and emphasis was on elitism only. The NRM has always been on the side of the ordinary people and the elite,” he expounded.
President Museveni further highlighted the achievements of the NRM government since it came to power in 1986.
“On the side of security, I can say that the NRM has implemented its idea of security for all because remember our line is a line of the masses. We have also been able to roll out mass immunization, and as I speak today, there are 14 vaccines being given to the people. We started with six, now there are 14, which is why some sicknesses have stopped. We also expanded the health infrastructure up to the sub-counties,” the President said.
He noted that the government has managed to provide free education for all Ugandans and plans to completely remove charges in government schools.
“Some school managers have been bringing back these charges, but this is not correct. Now, I’m going to get a report from Mama Janet it seems there’s a lot of stealing of money in the education system. If we remove corruption from the education system, we will be able to educate all our children in government schools free of charge. All of you who are here, the NRM supporters, take it as your responsibility to ensure that when we are ready, we should remove charges in government schools. To do that, we must get rid of all the corruption in the education system,” he explained.
Regarding prosperity for all, President Museveni stated that the country is moving in the right direction and the government has established avenues to help Ugandans get involved in wealth creation.
“Those who listen to the NRM message have managed to progress. I’m very glad to see that you appreciate what the NRM has done, and I want to ask those who are not yet involved in wealth creation to get involved by ensuring that you are in commercial agriculture, industry, services, or ICT sectors.”
He also called for the consolidation of the East African common market to ensure a stable market for products and services in the region.
The President cautioned against illegal land evictions, reiterating that the act is unacceptable, and the government will do everything possible to protect vulnerable tenants.
The First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Janet Museveni, praised God for choosing President Museveni to lead and build Uganda for the last 38 years.
“God has been kind to Uganda because He determines what happens on earth. He is the creator of life, and He watches over it. He chose where Uganda has reached and chose Yoweri Museveni to lead and build Uganda,” she noted.
The First Lady also commended the President for his resilience in seeing the good in all people of Uganda, a quality that has enabled his government to plan better for the nation.
She revealed that Universal Primary Education and Universal Secondary Education are ways the government has been striving to strengthen the weakest link among Ugandans to ensure that ignorance becomes a thing of the past.
“I know it has not been able to achieve all the objectives, but we continue to believe that sooner rather than later it will achieve those objectives,” Mrs. Museveni said.
On behalf of the District Executive Committee of Ntungamo, the first lady Janet Museveni gifted President Museveni two Ankole bulls, a traditional stool, and a spear.
The Prime Minister, Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja, thanked Ugandans for loving President Museveni, which she said was evident by the high number of people who gathered at Kololo to celebrate his achievements.
The National Resistance Movement Secretary General, Rt. Hon. Richard Todwong, thanked President Museveni for his wise leadership that has enabled him to transform Uganda socially and economically.
“We thank you for the stewardship you have given to this country, and we pray to God to continue giving you health and strength to see us through. Your Excellency, we are just excited to celebrate and appreciate you today. Your Excellency, we can celebrate you in many ways because everyone in Uganda finds space to do something under your leadership,” Rt. Hon. Todwong said.
“Because of the peace and stability in this country, families are settled, the country is settled, and the economy is growing. We thank you.”
The NRM Director for Mobilization, Rosemary Seninde, who led the organizing team of the event, informed the President that they decided to appreciate and celebrate his legacy because his immense contributions towards the development of Uganda deserve recognition.
“We appreciate the sacrifices you have made over the years as a leader in the service of humanity. You have registered tremendous achievements that have benefited not only Uganda but the region. Your Excellency, good work is worth recognition. We celebrate your achievements and legacy. Your Excellency, in our culture, we believe in the importance of appreciating those who do good. We appreciate your good leadership, Your Excellency,” Hon. Seninde said.
“The reason why we have organized this is that our people need to get information about our past to appreciate the present so that we can plan for the future. You brought this country a long way, Your Excellency.”
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