Museveni vows to crush corrupt gov’t officials

The President, while officiating at the commemoration of Uganda’s 61st Independence Day in Kitgum district, listed the fight against as one of the “essential ingredients of success for Uganda.”

“Corruption takes the forms of stealing Government money meant for pro-People efforts (economic, infrastructure, service delivery, etc.), taking bribes from the public looking for services (jobs, medical care, licenses, etc.); and from investors,” said Museveni.

“Ugandans and non-Ugandans that want to do business in Uganda, do not pay bribes. Report the scum to the State House Anti-Corruption team and Colonel Nakalema’s group. Action will be taken.”

The President went on to warn that the government was going to crush the corrupt people because they are parasites who don't wish Uganda any good.

The ceremony ran under the theme: “Sustaining a United and Progressive Nation: Taking Charge of Our Future as a Free Nation”.

On the other hand, the President ordered the people in wetlands to leave them peacefully and that the ones in the Bukedi-Busoga and Kigyezi areas, will be assisted to shift from wetland rice-growing to either growing that rice by irrigation on the non-wetland land or to fish-farming at the edges of the Wetlands, allowing the rest of the wetlands to regenerate.

“Those who have encroached on wetlands in other areas, must leave unconditionally because they went there, knowing it was a mistake. The ones of Busoga, Bukedi and Kigyezi, were misled by the Governments e.g., Kibimba Rice Scheme,” President Museveni revealed.

He also disclosed that he was going to come up with a more detailed Executive order to stop the damage to the environment.

On the issue of cattle rustling, President Museveni assured the people in Acholi sub-region that the government has managed to curb the criminal activity and they are now planning to intensify their operations so that they put an end to the vice.

“What I have found out is that some of your leaders were involved in criminal activities. There's a councilor from Agago who used to collaborate with some of the UPDF officers from the Karamoja region and they sell to him the recovered cattle. In the third division, there was an LC5 Chairperson who was also involved in the crime.”

The President also launched “Bingwa” - a locally made three-wheeler multipurpose vehicle, manufactured by Kevoton Motions Engineering Ltd with the assistance of Kiira Motors Corporation.

At the same event, 42 Ugandans were awarded medals for their immense contribution to the development of Uganda