Museveni tasks new ministers with fighting corruption, inefficiency

What the report says

President Yoweri Museveni has urged three newly sworn-in ministers to tighten oversight in government and help curb corruption and inefficiency. The remarks were made on Tuesday at State House Entebbe during the swearing-in of Adonia Ayebare as minister of foreign affairs, Shartsi Kutesa Musherure as state minister for finance, planning and economic development in charge of microfinance, and Witonze Juma as state minister for internal affairs.

According to Nile Post, Museveni told the ministers to focus on supervision, accountability and better performance across state institutions. He framed the message as part of a broader push to improve public service delivery and reduce weak management in government. The article also notes that his comments came as the administration continues to emphasize anti-corruption efforts.

Museveni additionally warned that Ugandans with dual citizenship should be clear about where their loyalty lies, especially on issues of national interest. The report says he linked that issue to Uganda’s history and to wider debates about identity and integration in the region.

He also pointed to the East African Federation as a possible long-term answer to questions about regional identity and integration. The new ministers are expected to take up their duties as the government seeks greater efficiency and accountability.