Date: [July 11, 2025]
The Head of the State House Anti-Corruption Unit (SH-ACU), Brig Gen Henry Isoke, has called on the youth to embrace integrity and reject corruption as a way of honoring the legacy of Mwalimu Julius Nyerere.
He made the remarks at the launch of the 2nd Twende Zetu Butiama Pilgrimage Safari, held at Four Points by Sheraton Hotel, Kampala. The youth-led journey, organized by Afrika Mashariki Fest (AMF), commemorates both the late Nyerere’s enduring legacy and 25 years of the revived East African Community (EAC).
Brig Gen Isoke thanked Dr. Ronex Kisembo, CEO of AMF, and his team for promoting EAC integration and Kiswahili, describing the initiative as one that rekindles “the spirit of integrity, sacrifice, Pan-Africanism and unity” envisioned by independence leaders like Nyerere.
He stressed that Twende Zetu Butiama is more than a safari—it is a pilgrimage of conscience to uphold Nyerere’s incorruptible legacy. He urged the youth to embody Mwalimu’s values of selflessness, integrity, and service, noting that true leadership is defined by character and accountability, not privilege.
Citing the strong political will from H.E President Kaguta Museveni and the Government to end corruption with a solid inter agency co-operation among the anti-corruption institutions including the IGG, ODPP, PPDA, CID and Intelligence agencies, Brig Isoke expressed opportunism that the vice of corruption in the country with be substantially checked.
He reminded the audience that every generation must “renew the fight for Africa’s soul by demanding accountability.”
The General also prayed for Nyerere’s family and the cause of his beatification, saying recognizing Nyerere’s “servant leadership” inspires generations. He hailed H.E President Yoweri Museveni for espousing values of Mwalimu Nyerere, including servant leadership. In conclusion, Brig Isoke challenged young Ugandans to reject corruption and live with integrity. “Every generation must renew the fight” for Africa’s soul by demanding accountability.
The launch was also attended by H.E. Amb. Maj Gen Paul Kisesa Simuli, Tanzania’s High Commissioner to Uganda, H.E Amb. Joash Maangi, the Kenyan High Commissioner to Uganda, and Prof. Mellau Lesakit Sipira Bernard, Vice Chancellor, Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere University of Agriculture and Technology, Butiama.