DAVID K

Governance & Accountability Expert at Transparency International Uganda

[IGG @IGGUganda]

DEPUTY IGG CALLS FOR COORDINATED REGIONAL EFFORTS AGAINST CORRUPTION

The Deputy Inspector General of Government, @DrOkiria has urged African countries to deliberately embrace the pillars of cooperation, collaboration and coordination if the fight against corruption is to yield meaningful and lasting results.

@DrOkiria argued that the anti-corruption fight calls for more than isolated efforts but a united front, with people and institutions moving with a shared purpose and bound by a common vision that rises above borders.

“Fighting corruption requires concerted efforts. Regional cooperation, collaboration and coordination. Only through such collective resolve can we overcome the invisible lines that divide us, lines which, if left unchallenged, risk undermining the very progress we strive to achieve,” @DrOkiria said.

Regional coordinated anti-corruption efforts help to close cross-border escape routes, improves information sharing, enables joint investigations, strengthens asset recovery, disrupts organized corruption networks, and promotes regional stability and economic growth.

Regional frameworks allow countries to exchange intelligence on suspects, financial transactions, and criminal networks.

She made the remarks while meeting representatives from the @anticorruption Chapters implementing the Stopping Impunity for Corruption through Enhanced Accountability (SICEA) project which aims to build communities of practice in Africa to promote anti-corruption reforms.

@anticorruption representatives were on a learning visit on the right to information management practices.

Uganda, Dr. Okiria said, has the Inter Agency Forum (IAF) with an Information sharing strategy which ensures that data flows efficiently, securely and lawfully between anti-corruption institutions that are responsible for preventing, detecting, and prosecuting corruption.

“The forum meets every quarter to update each other on the status of cases they are handling. As @IGGUganda we also belong to a tripartite inclusive of @OAG_Uganda and @PPDAUganda where we work together and share information in respect to cases we are handling,” she said.

The right to information plays a crucial role in strengthening investigations. It goes beyond just access to documents but directly shapes how effective, transparent, and fair investigations can be.

@PaulBanoba , Africa Regional Advisor at @anticorruption said: “I commended the @IGGUganda for its bold strategies in fighting corruption. Its best practices including information sharing offers critical lessons on how to eliminate the vice”.

SICEA project targets 11 countries in Africa namely; the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Republic of Congo, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Togo, Uganda and Zambia.
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[Transparency International Uganda @tiuganda1]

It was very impact for the 11 Transparency International Chapter representatives from Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Republic of Congo, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Togo and Zambia interacting with the Deputy Inspector General of Government,@DrOkiria who in her closing remarks urged African countries to deliberately embrace the pillars of cooperation, collaboration and coordination if the fight against corruption is to yield meaningful and lasting results. @IGGUganda @TIKenya @petwander @TI_Rwanda @transparencyUSA @Accu_Ug @africafoicentre @PPDAUganda @talktosema @UHRC_UGANDA @meaca_ug @mopsuganda @cipesaug @Siafasaahkamara @PaulBanoba @nsconco @ance_togo @ksika91 @ChristianNoudem @PaulBanoba #RightToInformation #Transparency #DigitalRights

[Transparency International Uganda @tiuganda1]

During the exchange learning visit at the Anti-Corruption Division, Hon. Justice Micheal Elubu, head of the Anti-Corruption Division of the high court of Uganda @JudiciaryUG mentioned that the ACD handles corruption cases under the act related and money laundering and tax, but it is a criminal division. He emphasized that as long as they are corruption offences, they’re handle by the ACD court which has been in existence since 2008 and 309 trials have been handled to date.

Hon. Justice Micheal Elubu, said they work so well with TI-Uganda and every quarter they sit with stakeholders of the court. Receive cases from all the ac agencies such as @PoliceUg @IGGUganda specialized police divisions such as SHACU @URAuganda as long as it is a corruption related offence, it will end up in the ACD. Only the high court can handle money laundering cases.

@TIKenya @petwander @transparencyUSA @Accu_Ug @africafoicentre @PPDAUganda @talktosema @UHRC_UGANDA @meaca_ug @mopsuganda @cipesaug @Siafasaahkamara @PaulBanoba @nsconco @ance_togo @ksika91 @ChristianNoudem
@newvisionwire @nilepostnews @DailyMonitor @UGIndependent @observerug @ntvuganda @ugandarn @MegafmGulu @877babafm @RadioOneFM90 @radiowestug
@933kfm @Voiceoflangofm @tvwestUG @cbsfm_ug @892cbsFm @voice_of_teso @RupinyRadio
@RadioPacisnews @ubctvuganda @UbcRadiouganda @nbstv
#RightToInformation #Transparency #DigitalRights

[Proscovier Vikman @PVikman]

Thank you, Transparency International Uganda, for this milestone

[Phillip Karugaba @PhillipKarugaba]

Rule of Law demands equal accountability for all. Why did @ODPPUGANDA lose interest in the other big fish in the Mabati scandal? #Principle17. Are some animals more equal than others? Build public confidence in the administration of justice.

[Transparency International Uganda @tiuganda1]

The 1st Deputy Prime Minister/Minister for EAC Affairs RT. Hon. Rebecca A. Kadaga @RebeccaKadagaUG in her closing remarks highlighted the key principles of the Right to Information developed by UNESCO as;
* Maximum disclosure
* Proactive disclosure
* Processes to facilitate access
* Costs
* Right to appeal
* Limited scope of exceptions
* Promotion of open government
* Protection for whistleblowers
@TI_Rwanda @TIKenya @petwander @transparencyUSA @Accu_Ug @africafoicentre @PPDAUganda @CSBAGUGANDA @talktosema
@UHRC_UGANDA @meaca_ug @mopsuganda @cipesaug @Siafasaahkamara @nsconco @ance_togo
@ksika91 @ChristianNoudem #RightToInformation #Transparency #DigitalRights

[Transparency International Uganda @tiuganda1]

Ms. Lillian Zawedde Senta a Program Manager @tiuganda1 made a presentation on the East African Report on Right to Information under the theme: The Right to Information and Anti-Corruption in East Africa- An Assessment of Implementation and Enforcement of International Frameworks in Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda. In her presentation she highlighted areas on;
* Legal and Institutional Frameworks in East Africa
* Barriers and challenges in the RTI implementation
* RTI and Anti-Corruption impact
* Best practices on RTI
@TI_Rwanda @TIKenya @petwander @transparencyUSA @Accu_Ug @africafoicentre @PPDAUganda @CSBAGUGANDA @talktosema @UHRC_UGANDA @meaca_ug @mopsuganda @cipesaug @zawelilian

[Transparency International Uganda @tiuganda1]

The Deputy IG, Dr. Patricia Achan Okiria @DrOkiria has this morning interacted with a team of 16 participants from the different Transparency International chapters during an exchange learning visit @IGGUganda offices as she shared the key roles and successes of the Inspectorate of Government in the fight against corruption.
@TI_Rwanda @TIKenya @petwander @transparencyUSA @Accu_Ug
@africafoicentre @PPDAUganda @talktosema @UHRC_UGANDA @meaca_ug @mopsuganda @cipesaug @Siafasaahkamara @PaulBanoba @nsconco @ance_togo @ksika91 @ChristianNoudem #RightToInformation #Transparency #DigitalRights

[DAVID K @tiprograms1]

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[Daily Monitor @DailyMonitor]

JUST IN: The Anti-Corruption Court has convicted former State Minister for Karamoja Affairs, Agnes Nandutu, over the diversion of 2,000 iron sheets meant for vulnerable communities in the Karamoja sub-region. Court found that Nandutu knowingly received and retained government property that was not lawfully allocated to her and which she had reason to believe had been irregularly diverted from a public programme intended for vulnerable beneficiaries. Her bail has been cancelled as she's remanded to Luzira Prison until Friday this week for sentencing, Juliet Kigongo reports.
#MonitorUpdates

[Proscovier Vikman @PVikman]

It was a good turn up for the retreat. Thank you, Transparency International Uganda

[Transparency International Uganda @tiuganda1]

Chairperson APNAC, Hon. George Bhoka Didi @gdbhoka1 in his closing remarks highlighted the need to bring Local Governments and the Private Sector fully into the conversation on the fight against corruption ensuring every sector is held accountable for the results. #CPI2025

[Transparency International Uganda @tiuganda1]

Mr. Paul Banoba @PaulBanoba in his presentation mentions that unlike general public surveys that focus on citizens views, the CPI specifically aggregates the views of business experts and country analysts. #CPI2025 @Accu_Ug @DKinUganda @OAG_Uganda @RAC_Uganda @IGGUganda

[Transparency International Uganda @tiuganda1]

Mr. Gilbert Sendudwa Executive Director @africafoicentre in his submission emphaises the importance of access to information. There's a strong link between corruption and secrecy. Public offices should obey the law and give information when citizens ask for it. #CPI2025

[Transparency International Uganda @tiuganda1]

Group discussions are underway as participants identify opportunities and actionable solutions towards improving Uganda's CPI score and addressing corruption in general. Focusing on;
* Legal and policy
* Administrative and operational
* Reporting and feedback mechanisms.

[Transparency International Uganda @tiuganda1]

Mr. Wandera Peter the Executive Director of TI-Uganda presented the definitive rankings and scores for the 2025 cycle which indicate that no country has yet achieved a perfect score of 100 and none scored 0. However, a staggering two-thirds of the world scored below 50. #CPI2025

[Anti-Corruption Coalition Uganda - ACCU @Accu_Ug]

Together with our partner, @KCoalition24094, we are engaging district leaders in a District Integrity Promotion Forum in Moroto District at the district headquarters on key accountability and service delivery issues.

[OWERE HANNINGTON @HANNINGTONOWERE]

@PVikman, Board Secretary @tiuganda1 : Uganda must confront corruption from the ground up, from everyday failures in schools, service delivery, and public offices to misuse of public resources at higher levels.
@PVikman @tiuganda1 #CPI2025

[Paul Baikaranabyo Araali @baikaranabyo]

@tiuganda1 @PVikman @IGGUganda @Accu_Ug @DKinUganda @CSBAGUGANDA @OAG_Uganda @PPDAUganda @petwander This is fantastic. Unfortunately, people have made corruption look normal, and when you condemn it, you seem to be the problem. We need to collectively change that mindset if we are to have a break through in the fight. Thanks for the message.

[Transparency International Uganda @tiuganda1]

We’ve kick started the 2days retreat on #CPI2025 with the board secretary Ms. Vikman Proscovier @PVikman calling upon the participants to rethink our strategies as a country on the fight against corruption. @IGGUganda @Accu_Ug @DKinUganda @CSBAGUGANDA @OAG_Uganda @PPDAUganda