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On March 8, 2025, Henry Musasizi, the State Minister of Finance for General Duties, announced that the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) caucus, chaired by President Yoweri Museveni at State House Entebbe, had approved the allocation to support anti-corruption efforts.
KISORO: Leaders in Kisoro District have expressed concerns over the government’s decision to allocate UGX 198.7 billion in the 2025/26 financial year to combat corruption, fearing the funds may be misused rather than achieving their intended purpose.
On March 8, 2025, Henry Musasizi, the State Minister of Finance for General Duties, announced that the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) caucus, chaired by President Yoweri Museveni at State House Entebbe, had approved the allocation to support anti-corruption efforts. This announcement comes at a time when several government programs, previously funded by international donors, are struggling due to aid suspensions, including funding cuts imposed by former U.S. President Donald Trump.
In an exclusive interview, Kisoro District Councilor Baker Niyigaba criticized the allocation, arguing that such large sums of money are likely to be misappropriated by high-ranking officials rather than used effectively to fight corruption. He stressed the importance of collaboration between leaders and the public as a more effective approach to addressing corruption.
CUE IN NIYIGABA……ON THE ALLOCATION…….RR//
Similarly, Ndikuyeze Ramadhan, the Vice Chairperson of the NRM in Kisoro District, condemned the rampant corruption in the country. He called on political leaders to take the initiative in fighting corruption by sensitizing communities about its detrimental effects.
CUE IN NDIKUYEZE……ON CORRUPTION…….RR//
Meanwhile, Kisoro District Vice Chairperson LCV, Alex Nambajimana, expressed disappointment over the continued misuse of public funds through corruption and embezzlement. He criticized the government’s inaction while such practices persist and suggested that the funds be redirected toward essential services, such as infrastructure development, to benefit the public.
CUE IN NAMBAJIMANA…….ON THE MONEY…….RR//
