The Inspectorate of Government (IG) has urged public duty bearers in Zombo District to lead by example in the fight against corruption, calling on them to “walk the talk” and take the lead in eliminating the vice. A team from the Inspectorate of Government, led by the Manager for Advocacy and Capacity Building, Christine Lamwaka, made the call during an engagement with civil servants in Zombo District on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at the Community Hall as part of the Inspectorate’s anti-corruption mandate.
The IG team emphasized that corruption continues to undermine service delivery and urged public officials, including members of the District Service Commission, police, the Resident District Commissioner’s office, and the District Internal Security Officer’s office, to remain patriotic and reject corruption in all its forms. Joseph Muramuzi, an Inspectorate Officer, challenged district officials to become advocates for change and take responsibility in fighting corruption within their areas of influence. “As citizens of Uganda, we need to do something in our own space,” Muramuzi said.
The Inspectorate also held a public baraza in Paidha Town, bringing together community members and public officers to discuss service delivery and accountability issues. During the meeting, IG officials explained the role and responsibilities of their office and guided residents on how they can report complaints and seek redress. Community members were also allowed to raise concerns about service delivery, which were addressed by public officers in an open and transparent forum.
Speaking in an interview after the baraza, Lamwaka said the engagement had benefited both residents and duty bearers by providing direct feedback on public service delivery. She urged public officials to strengthen communication with citizens and bridge the existing information gap.
Zombo District Chief Administrative Officer Robert Abenaitwe called on technical staff to comply with the law to improve service delivery. Meanwhile, Zombo District Vice Chairperson LC V Hassan Ringtho, while making opening remarks, assured residents that the district remains committed to supporting efforts to fight corruption.
Resident District Commissioner Festus Ayikubua said more still needs to be done in the fight against corruption and welcomed ongoing anti-corruption efforts in the country. During the public baraza, residents raised several concerns, including allegations of extortion by police officers, poor road infrastructure, and lack of essential utilities such as water and electricity in district hospitals.
Public servants, on the other hand, cited low salaries and disparities in pay between science and arts-based government employees as some of the challenges affecting service delivery-URN. Give us feedback on this story through our email: kamwokyatimes@gmail.com
