November 29, 2025
The Head of the State House Anti-Corruption Unit (SH-ACU), Brig. Gen. Henry Isoke, has called on students across Western Uganda to embrace patriotism as a key weapon in the fight against corruption.
On November 28, 2025, Brig. Gen. Isoke delivered a keynote presentation on “Patriotism: A Weapon in the War Against Corruption” to over 1,500 students participating in a patriotism training program at Mbarara High School in Mbarara. Later in the day, he addressed more than 900 students at Nyakasura School and Bukuku Community Secondary School in Fort Portal.
The training programs were organized by the National Secretariat for Patriotism Corps as part of ongoing efforts to instill national values among the youth.
In his address, Brig. Gen. Isoke urged students to uphold integrity, discipline, and responsibility as guiding principles in their lives and future careers. He reminded them that the fight against corruption is a shared responsibility, emphasizing that every Ugandan including young people has a constitutional duty to protect public resources and promote accountability.
“Corruption steals opportunities, weakens institutions, and slows national development,” he said, warning that its effects are felt across all sectors of society.
The General also highlighted common forms of corruption within the education system, including examination malpractice, misuse of school resources, illegal fees, ghost teachers, and absenteeism. He challenged students to take a stand against such practices and become ambassadors of integrity in their schools and communities.
Brig. Gen. Isoke commended the leadership of the National Secretariat for Patriotism Corps for their continued commitment to nurturing a patriotic and responsible generation. He also expressed appreciation to the host institutions, thanking Mr. Haam Ahimbisibwe of Mbarara High School and Rev. Canon Richardson Balinda of Nyakasura School for facilitating the training sessions.
He further acknowledged the role of Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and the National Resistance Movement (NRM) in promoting patriotism as a cornerstone of national development.
“It is through patriotism that corruption will be defeated. When corruption thrives, a nation loses strength; when integrity thrives, a nation rises,” Brig. Gen. Isoke emphasized.
He concluded by noting that Uganda’s continued peace and socio-economic transformation must be safeguarded through collective efforts to eliminate corruption, describing the fight as a top government priority.