Date: February 18, 2025
The Head of the State House Anti-Corruption Unit (SH-ACU), Brig Gen Henry Isoke, delivered a presentation to members of the Rotary Club of Kasangati on the theme “Corruption: A Threat to Peace.” The engagement was held as part of Rotary International’s February theme of “Peace Building and Conflict Prevention.”
Brig Gen Isoke highlighted the negative impact of corruption on Uganda’s peace and development, noting that corruption undermines service delivery, diverts public resources meant for the common good, and fuels inequality among citizens. He stressed that corruption erodes trust in institutions, thereby threatening social cohesion and stability.
The General assured the Rotarians that government continues to make significant strides in addressing corruption through comprehensive legal, administrative, and institutional reforms. These frameworks, he said, are designed to prevent, investigate, and punish corruption while strengthening accountability across sectors.
Brig Gen Isoke expressed gratitude to Mr. Andrew Kisitu, former Commissioner of Prisons and current Club Secretary, for the invitation. He commended the Rotary Club of Kasangati for its dedication to peace-building, community development, and humanitarian service, noting that such initiatives contribute directly to the social and economic well-being of Ugandans.
In his concluding remarks, Brig Gen Isoke encouraged Rotary to continue upholding its mandate of promoting humanitarian service, high ethical standards, goodwill, and peace within communities.
“Rotary’s efforts have a multiplier effect in the fight against corruption—by addressing inequality, enhancing citizen participation, and nurturing ethical leaders,” he emphasized.