Cissy Kagaba, Executive Director of the Uganda Anti-Corruption Coalition speaking to the students at the Coalition formulation: FILE PHOTO

Students at the Mukono- based Uganda Christian University(UCU) have formed a group that will help to fight the wide spread corruption scandal in Uganda.

The team was a result of the five- day event at the Department of Public Administration and Governance under the theme: “Towards a more strategic partnership in the fight against corruption in Uganda.”

The coalition that was formulated on October 29, 2019 was inspired by scripture of Proverbs 29:2 “When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.”

Dennis Kakembo, a second-year Law student at UCU said the war against corruption starts with “we” the people.

Cissy Kagaba, Executive Director of the Uganda Anti-Corruption Coalition emphasized Kakembo’s argument stating poverty is not a cause of corruption as cheating in exams and being late for class is another are also forms of corruption.

“We tend to forget and put the blame on government, but imagine a traffic officer stops you and immediately you pull out money to give him or her (to avoid a ticket) even when they did not ask for it, then you are corrupt.” Kagaba remarked.

The coalition in show of solidarity: FILE PHOTO

“Poverty is just a force that places people in the position of need all the time,” Dr. Benon Musinguzi, the UCU Deputy Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs explained.

“We are privileged that our students and graduates emulate the core values of the University diligence and integrity being among them,” Martin Kizito, the Head of Department Public Administration and Governance at UCU said.

“If the fight against corruption is to be a success especially amongst the youth, then other Universities should take up this initiative so that we can all stand up and fight for the same cause,” said Phillips Odwokacen, a Lecturer at UCU.

The coalition is formed at the time when Uganda is facing high levels of corruption cases and according to the Berlin Transparency International group global corruption statistics of 180 countries, Uganda was placed among the most corrupt with 26 of 100 points.

The least corrupt nation in the world, New Zealand, had 89 of 100 points.

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Addressing journalists at ACCU offices, Cissy Kagaba, Executive Director Anti-Corruption Coalition Uganda, Peter Wandera, Executive Director Transparency International, and David Walakira budget specialist said government should expedite establishing an independent   salary review commission to stop such selfish motives further warning that they will de- campaign every MP who supports such an amendment.

Meanwhile Ugandan women are strongly condemning the increasing acts of militarism in the country saying that this is alarming and spells doom for the nation that is heading into the political climate. Irene Ovongi Odida, the Executive Director, FIDA-Uganda mentions that the  rising brutal arrests of women activists who also end up being humiliated scare them away from political leadership of the nation depriving women of their right to participate in the governance of the nation.

Ovongi called on government to revise the way it is aggressively handling the citizens and ask citizens to speak out through the legislative arm to have such crimes brought to a stop.

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Culturally there is a saying that while as Men are the head of the Family, Women are seen as the neck of the family, literally meaning that as Men provide for the family Women have always been seen at the centre of directing home affairs and management.

Women farming in their group garden in Gulu

Corruption in society is a viewed as a wider complex problem, which requires first understanding before solutions are rolled out; from moral decadence, praising the rich to political impunity and inefficient policies.

Women play a central role in fighting corruption right from their homes before we can even role out their responsibilities in their communities.

Not that women are not corrupt themselves but the position they hold is central in fighting corruption, In the African setup women are seen as custodians of improving morals and proper upbringing of children in a home, this is central if addressing the causes of corruption is to take centre stage.

As the saying goes; “charity begins At home” children’s behavior in the community and later public institutions is reflective of their moral upbringing.

Notwithstanding women are highly regarded by men as central in imparting and disciplining the young generation considering the fact that they spend more time with the children than men, who are always out fending for their wellbeing.

Studies have it that children confide more and share with their mothers about personal issues, who in turn provide solutions and suggestions, but even go further to solving amicably arising issues.

It is this nurturing role in women that if clearly defined and considered shall help anticorruption activists tackle corruption, for it is every person’s role to fight corruption.

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A permanent and effective system that would provide valuable work experience to students pursuing their studies at a first degree, Masters degree and Ph.D. degree levels.

This is a critical bridge between the world of study and the work place for young professionals.

Interns will be assigned to relevant programme /manager for supervision throughout the internship period.

Each programme at TI-K:

• shall make provision to accommodate its interns.
• shall ensure that interns have work to do and are afforded quality supervision.
• shall ensure that the interns are aware of their rights, obligations and responsibilities.
• shall ensure that professional competencies of the intern are enhanced by allocating the intern lesser or no administrative tasks.
• Preference for internship will be given to students from Kenya.

Responsibilities of the Intern:

• The intern shall demonstrate willingness to fully and actively participate in the learning experience in the TI-K by planning their programme with the Mentor.
• The intern shall participate in the introduction and orientation programmes of the TI-K.
• The intern shall avail himself/herself for relevant skills development intervention planned by the TI-K.
• International Interns shall organise her/his own work-permit for Kenya where required.

Qualifications:

Applicants must, at a minimum, be enrolled in a recognised undergraduate programme.

Applicants should be well-organised, self-motivated and reliable, with a strong interest in good governance and anti-corruption reform.

Relevant coursework is highly desirable, and knowledge of foreign languages is a plus.

Basic computer skills (i.e., Microsoft Office, Internet applications) are required.

Application Process:

Applicants may either write or email directly to TI-K for the attention of the internship coordinator.

Applicants should submit a cover letter explaining their interest in working with TI-K and outlining any other relevant experience and/or information.

A CV detailing education, work experience and any other relevant technical skills should be attached.

An Internship Application Form should be filled and submitted together with the Application

In addition, a supporting letter from the Applicant’s institution is required.

For more information and application, visit: Transparency International Internship in Kenya – Paid Summer Internships

Transparency International announces Internship in Kenya

A permanent and effective system that would provide valuable work experience to students pursuing their studies at a first degree, Masters degree and Ph.D. degree levels.

This is a critical bridge between the world of study and the work place for young professionals.

Interns will be assigned to relevant programme /manager for supervision throughout the internship period.

Each programme at TI-K:

• shall make provision to accommodate its interns.
• shall ensure that interns have work to do and are afforded quality supervision.
• shall ensure that the interns are aware of their rights, obligations and responsibilities.
• shall ensure that professional competencies of the intern are enhanced by allocating the intern lesser or no administrative tasks.
• Preference for internship will be given to students from Kenya.

Responsibilities of the Intern:

• The intern shall demonstrate willingness to fully and actively participate in the learning experience in the TI-K by planning their programme with the Mentor.
• The intern shall participate in the introduction and orientation programmes of the TI-K.
• The intern shall avail himself/herself for relevant skills development intervention planned by the TI-K.
• International Interns shall organise her/his own work-permit for Kenya where required.

Qualifications:

Applicants must, at a minimum, be enrolled in a recognised undergraduate programme.

Applicants should be well-organised, self-motivated and reliable, with a strong interest in good governance and anti-corruption reform.

Relevant coursework is highly desirable, and knowledge of foreign languages is a plus.

Basic computer skills (i.e., Microsoft Office, Internet applications) are required.

Application Process:

Applicants may either write or email directly to TI-K for the attention of the internship coordinator.

Applicants should submit a cover letter explaining their interest in working with TI-K and outlining any other relevant experience and/or information.

A CV detailing education, work experience and any other relevant technical skills should be attached.

An Internship Application Form should be filled and submitted together with the Application

In addition, a supporting letter from the Applicant’s institution is required.

For more information and application, visit: Transparency International Internship in Kenya – Paid Summer Internships

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Many African heads of states reportedly steal their countries resources and hide them on bank accounts and real estates in America and Europe.

Take an example of the former president of Zaire (now renamed the Democratic Republic of Congo), the late Mobutu Sese Sekou Wazabanga. The man reportedly stole millions of USA dollars and stashed it away in various European and USA bank accounts and left his country one of the poorest in the world. Transparence international now wants all forgotten riches of African presidents frozen until they are returned to Africans the way France, USA and England froze the ill-gotten wealth of the former Libyan leader, Col. Muammar Gadaffi.

Transparency International says that the time for African leaders to embezzle funds with impunity should be forgotten completely. This is the reason the French government is investigating three sitting African presidents for their ill-gotten wealth that have been squirreled in various parts of France.

The presidents in question are Ali Bongo of Gabon, Denis Sassou Nguesso of the Republic of Congo Brazzaville and Teodoro Obiang of Equatorial Guinea.  Many people in Uganda wish that France also investigates Ugandan leaders who are reported to have bank accounts in various cities across Europe and USA. Many families of African heads of states have been accused of having ill gotten wealth and showing staggering extravagancy.

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