BADRU WALUSANSA: Are Some of Our Ministers Up to Something? Here’s Why

What the report says

Watchdog Uganda published an opinion piece by Badru Walusansa criticizing what he described as increasingly public, camera-heavy inspections by some Ugandan ministers under President Yoweri Museveni’s “Kisanja No Sleep” message. The column argues that these field visits may be intended to show visible activity, but can also embarrass public servants rather than improve services.

Walusansa pointed to social media videos showing ministers confronting officials in public settings, including a headteacher and a medical doctor. He said such scenes can damage the dignity of teachers and health workers, especially when they are already dealing with low pay, poor working conditions and system-wide shortages. In his view, humiliating professionals does little to solve the underlying problems in education and health.

The writer urged ministers to use inspections more constructively, saying oversight should focus on identifying and fixing problems rather than staging performances for cameras. He argued that humility, respect for professional expertise and quiet follow-up reporting would do more to strengthen institutions. The piece also warned that repeated public shaming could drive away staff from schools and hospitals.

As framed by Watchdog Uganda, the article is a commentary on governance style and public-sector accountability rather than a report of a specific policy change. Its broader relevance is the debate over how leaders balance visibility, discipline and respect for public workers in Uganda.