KAMPALA: Col Edith Nakalema, the head of the State House Anti-Corruption Unit (SH-ACU), has stated that Uganda may attain a society free of corruption, but she has cautioned that it would require multi-stakeholder cooperation.
“We can only eliminate corruption if everyone takes responsibility for it.” “We need to love and own our country,” she remarked on FM90 and Kaboozi FM 87.9 on Friday.
Col. Nakalema told the audience that a corruption-free Uganda is feasible and urged the people to refrain from engaging in any action that may be considered corrupt.
“That if we say no to bribery, the recipient would not accept it.” “The source of the bribe is indeed the one driving corruption,” Nakalema stated.
She urged religious and cultural leaders to continue preaching the message of anti-corruption, stating that their role is critical in combating corruption.
“The people hold them in great regard, and their teachings go deeper into the people’s hearts,” Nakalema said.
Col. Nakalema praised the Kabaka of Buganda, King Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II, for his positive public involvement on community concerns.
She also stated that parents and teachers must play an important part in raising moral youngsters who would stand for transparency and say no to corruption.
Nakalema stated that the successful tales of the State House Anti-Corruption Unit (SH-ACU) are owed to synergies shared with other anti-corruption agencies such as the Inspector General of Government, Auditor General, and others.
At least 299 persons have been prosecuted by the State House Anti-Corruption Unit (SH-ACU) over its two years of existence and Shs.26bn recovered, a compliment in the anti corruption war.