President Yoweri Museveni has renewed his hardline stance on corruption, warning that ministers and senior government officials implicated in graft, inefficiency, or abuse of office will face dismissal as Uganda’s 12th Parliament officially gets underway.
The President’s remarks, delivered during high-level engagements marking the start of the new parliamentary term, have set a decisive tone for what is expected to be a politically charged legislative session focused heavily on accountability and public sector performance.
Museveni’s message—framed around the phrase “enough is enough”—comes amid rising public concern over corruption scandals and persistent inefficiencies in service delivery across key government sectors.
Crackdown targets Cabinet and senior bureaucracy
In his address, Museveni warned that no official would be spared if found guilty of corruption or negligence in executing government programs, signalling a possible wave of dismissals or reshuffles within Cabinet and the broader civil service.
He emphasised that public office holders are accountable to citizens and must deliver results, not engage in practices that undermine government programs or divert public resources for personal gain.
Government insiders say the President cited repeated reports of bribery, manipulation of procurement systems, and delays in budget implementation as key concerns driving the renewed crackdown.
Intelligence and internal reports under review
Sources familiar with State House discussions indicate that the anti-corruption push is being informed by internal assessments and intelligence reports tracking performance across ministries, departments, and agencies.
These reports allegedly highlight systemic weaknesses in procurement processes and service delivery bottlenecks, prompting calls for stricter oversight and disciplinary action.
Although no officials were named publicly, political observers say the tone of the warning suggests that accountability measures could soon translate into visible administrative changes.
Parliament under pressure to enforce oversight
With the formal opening of the 12th Parliament, legislators are now expected to play a more assertive role in monitoring government spending and ensuring transparency in public administration.
Key focus areas are expected to include procurement reforms, budget discipline, and evaluation of flagship government programs.
Analysts say the effectiveness of Parliament’s oversight will be critical in determining whether t
