The Head of State His Excellency President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has strongly warned against corruption tendencies in the country, saying that these regrettable tendencies impede progressive development in Uganda.

This came during the 43rd Tarehe Sita celebrations that were held in Bugweri District in the Busoga subregion of eastern Uganda on 6th February 2024.

In his address delivered at this year's celebrations that were held under the theme “Celebrating the Peoples: Struggle for Unity, Security, and Peace for Socio-Economic Transformation,” President Museveni
stated that whereas Uganda's economy has tremendously grown, the country would have been able to attain more growth if there were no corruption tendencies.

“Due to the correct ideas of the NRM [National Resistance Movement] government, the
The economy of the country has progressively grown. That is why the economy has grown so much.
much, but it could grow more if we get rid of corruption. You must fight the corrupt people and
also fight the ones who don’t care," President Museveni said.

At the launch of the Electronic Investors Protection Portal (EIPP) on December 13th, last year, President Museveni stated that from the beginning, the NRM opted to liberate the private sector, which has since allowed all people with capital and entrepreneurial abilities to invest in Uganda, a factor that has steered development in the country, noting again that the country’s.

The steadfast dedication of President Museveni to the expansion of Uganda's economy and investment base is evidence of a vision based on the values of honesty, creativity, and equitable development.

Uganda is positioned to realize its full investment potential and continue progressing along the path of sustainable socio-economic transformation for the benefit of all its citizens by making the fight against corruption a top priority and hence creating an environment that is conducive to investment.