The Permanent secretary of the ministry of Local government Ben Kumumanya has doomed anger to Chief administrative officers and Town clerks of cities and municipalities who are reluctant to sweeping off corruption embedded in their offices.
While addressing the CAOs and town clerks during the quarterly meeting of chief administrative officers, and town clerks of cities and municipalities, PS Kumumanya advised those who are not ready to win a corruption war to leave the pendulum for others to swing.
“You either hold onto the pendulum of fighting corruption or you leave and let others swing,” Kumamanya tipped CAPs, clerks.
This appeared a powerful statement that has resonated across local government accounting officers.
“If you are not ready to fight corruption, resign. The battle is there, must be fought, winning it is not an option.”Kumumanya warned.
His warning statement underscores the gravity of the corruption problem within local government structures.
His message is clear—there is no place for complacency in the fight against corruption.
This battle is not just about maintaining ethical standards; it is about safeguarding the trust and resources of the communities these officials serve.
Corruption, long recognised as a major impediment to development and public service delivery, erodes public trust and diverts resources meant for the common good. By calling out local government officials, Kumumanya emphasizes the responsibility they bear in upholding integrity and accountability in their respective offices.
This matter of corruption has also been a longer of worry for the head of state as while presenting over a cabinet, accounting officers retreat at Kyankwanzi, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni warned accounting offices in public offices to shun their corrupt tendencies.
“At one time, one old man approached me asking for a financial help of 10m.shillings to bribe a job for one of his educated children, ” President recent expressed a concern while at Kyankwanzi. He there revealed intent to fight corruption at that level by initiating, Accounting and audit unit.
This bold call to action is more than just a warning, it is a reminder that the fight against corruption is a collective responsibility.
Officials who are unwilling or unable to commit to this struggle are being asked to step aside, making way for those who are ready to take on the challenge.
Kumumanya’s statement serves as a wake-up call, urging all public officials to align with the government’s commitment to eradicating corruption. The battle is indeed here, and winning it is not just essential—it is non-negotiable.
This shall help to curb the financial loss ceiling of 10 trillion shillings lost to corruption vice at the expense of delivering to the expectations of the tax payers.