Corruption

18 Jul

EACC Arrests Five Suspects in Kes. 450 Million Embezzlement At Kenya Prisons

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The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has today apprehended five of the thirteen suspects implicated in the embezzlement of public funds amounting to Kes. 450,138,000 at the State Department for Correctional Services. The charges relate to fraudulent tenders for the alleged supply of food and rations to various prison stations by seventeen companies associated with the officials during the Financial Years 2016/2017 and 2017/2018. The arrested suspects, who are currently being processed at the EACC Integrity Center Police Station, will be detained at Kilimani Police Station. They are scheduled to appear before the Milimani Anti-Corruption Court on Friday, 19th July…

25 Jun

Uganda Renews Commitment to Combat Corruption

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The NRM government has announced a renewed commitment to combating corruption within the civil service by emphasizing merit-based appointments and competitive examinations conducted by the Public Service Commission. In a recent address, President Yoweri Museveni highlighted that for a long time, the administration trusted that capable individuals were prudently handling finances, personnel, and procurement. However, it has become evident that many officials have failed in their duties. To address this betrayal, the government plans to collaborate with both victims of corruption and patriotic citizens to eradicate this menace, Museveni said. The government acknowledges that this approach has had mixed results…