Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni has warned new ministers against engaging in acts of corruption saying it’s a betrayal to Ugandans.
Museveni issued the warning during the swearing-in ceremony of new ministers at State House Entebbe.
“I call upon all ministers and public servants to desist from engaging in any form of corruption,” Museveni said before adding, “Corruption by any government officials is a great betrayal to Ugandans who are desperately yearning for service delivery.”
The ministers sworn in are: Rafael Magyezi (Local government) & Judith Nabakooba (ICT). State ministers: Beatrice Anywar (Environment), Helen Adoa (Fisheries), Robinah Nabanjja (Health), Denis Obua (Sports), Peter Ogwang (ICT) and Molly Kamukama (Economic Monitoring).
The new ministers were appointed las month in the first cabinet reshuffle since Museveni won re-election in 2016.
Museveni also appealed to the public to report ‘crooked officials’ so that government can take action.
“I implore the general public to embrace this fight and report the crooked officials with evidence, as opposed to rumours and we will take action,” he said.
