Uganda's Anti-Corruption Efforts Shift Towards Citizen Engagement
Frank Semata 
In a bid to strengthen its efforts in combating corruption, the Inspectorate of Government (IGG) has spearheaded an initiative to engage frontline workers in the public sector.
This approach seeks to tap into the experiences and insights of drivers, secretaries, bodyguards, and office attendants from various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs).
The objective of the meeting held at the President's office was to gather insights and experiences from frontline workers regarding corruption and explore collaborative strategies to eradicate this pervasive vice.
Mr. Justus Kareebi, Manager of Ombudsman Affairs at the IGG, highlighted common complaints received by the institution, including non-payment, overpayment, irregular payment, delayed payment of emoluments, victimization, employment disputes, abuse of authority, and delays in service delivery.
He emphasized the importance of lodging genuine complaints to enable effective resolution.
Speaking at the meeting, IGG Beti Kamya emphasized a shift in strategy in the fight against corruption, moving away from solely prosecuting offenders to engaging citizens in the process.
She stressed the need for collaboration between the public and anti-corruption agencies, urging individuals to report cases with evidence and refrain from malicious reporting.
"We have changed the strategy in the fight against corruption. Previously, we used to arrest and prosecute the corrupt but when we saw the depth of the matter, we decided to engage all the citizens to join the war against corruption b'se they're the victims."
Kamya reiterated the IGG's commitment to combatting corruption while ensuring fairness and justice for all.
