Museveni Backs Balaam, Nameere Anti-Corruption Tours, Calls for Prosecution of Culprits

What the report says

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has publicly supported anti-corruption field inspection tours associated with State Minister for Public Service Grace Mary Mugasa Barugahara and Minister of State for ICT Joyce Nabbosa Ssebuggwawo Nameere, according to SoftPower News. The report says Museveni argued that the ministers are unlikely to be “blindly stumbling” into trouble, a reference to local concerns that such tours could be risky or misguided, because corruption is so widespread in the institutions being reviewed.

SoftPower News reports that the president framed the tours as part of a broader effort to expose wrongdoing and push for accountability. He also called for the prosecution of those found responsible, signaling that the inspections are meant to lead to consequences rather than only produce reports or recommendations. The story does not provide details on specific cases, locations, or officials accused of misconduct.

The development matters because it shows continued presidential backing for public-sector anti-corruption enforcement and adds political weight to minister-led inspections. In general, anti-corruption campaigns in Uganda have often relied on administrative checks, investigations, and referrals to prosecutors, though the practical outcomes can vary. Based on the available reporting, the latest statement mainly reinforces government support for the tours and the idea that any verified culprits should face legal action.