During Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba visit to Masaka City, he spoke at length on corruption, “Do not elect corrupt people’
“PLU encourages Ugandans to fight corruption and abuse of public office. These evils take away resources needed to develop our country. This is one of the greatest ills facing Uganda today.”
Corruption is so pervasive in Uganda that misuse of public funds accounts for as much as 20% of Uganda’s government revenue.
In 2017, Transparency International, an organization that fights corruption across the globe, discovered that Ugandans encountered bribes 22% of the time, but with the police, they encountered bribery 67% of the time.
At least 75% of respondents indicated that they had received money or had heard of others receiving money from political candidates in exchange for their votes in democratic elections,
“Public office means it belongs to the country. Anyone in public office is working for you (people).”
Muhoozi, who was welcomed by thousands of people, further spoke about the mandate of the PLU, saying it’s a non-partisan, non-denominational, and non-sectarian civil organization keen on protecting Uganda against foreign interference and domination.
“We have people from every tribe, every race, every religion, and every political party in the PLU. All we care about is whether you love Uganda. Are you willing to sacrifice for Uganda?”
“To assist vulnerable people in our community and fight wastage of resources and corruption.”
Muhoozi also thanked the people of Masaka for engaging in coffee farming, which is done well in Bukomansimbi, Kalungu, and Kyotera.
“I encourage all farmers with good pieces of land to emulate those who are doing well in coffee,” said Muhoozi, who was accompanied by his wife Charlotte.
“I want to thank the President very much for organizing farmers in nine villages in Kisozi, Gomba, and Sembabule. He helped them get some agricultural inputs, and they are now good commercial farmers. Farming is still a good way of getting out of poverty,” said Muhoozi.
He further said the government is soon obtaining 10 million doses of vaccines for districts affected by Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) so that the quarantine imposed in the cattle corridor is lifted.
The Ministry of Agriculture recently imposed a quarantine on 32 districts across the country following the new outbreak of FMD, triggering panic and anger in the cattle corridor, where millions of people earn a living from milk and beef production.
The affected districts include Luwero, Gomba, Isingiro, Kazo, Kiruhura, and Sembabule, among others, where the disease has been detected in many herds.
The movement of livestock and livestock products into and out of these districts or through other districts is immediately banned, according to the Ministry of Agriculture.
Muhoozi further said PLU would continue to lobby for more investment in the sports and entertainment industries.
On Sport, he says, ‘sports promote social cohesion’
“It brings people together and instills a sense of brotherhood and patriotism,” the former Land Forces commander observed.
Muhoozi also called on the government to provide funds to small and medium enterprises in Nyendo-Masaka to support entrepreneurship and job creation.
Muhoozi later invited his wife, Charlotte, to address the huge crowds. Charlotte said she had known Muhoozi for 27 years and that he was true to his word.
“Whatever my husband says about PLU (fighting corruption) is true,” said Charlotte, adding, “He hates corruption and loves his country.”
Charlotte affirmed, “I’ll always be with him.”
The function was graced by several ministers, including Frank Tumwebaze (agriculture), Haruna Kasolo (microfinance), and Bamulangaki Ssempijja (defense).
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