Dokolo Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Barbara Akech has backed the Ministry of Local Government’s intensified campaign against corruption, saying the initiative will help restore accountability and improve the delivery of essential services to Ugandans.Akech made the remarks as the Ministry prepares for a high-level engagement in Dokolo by Minister of State for Local Government Justin Namere, who is visiting districts as part of a broader government effort to strengthen oversight and fight misuse of public resources.The campaign, being championed by Minister of Local Government Balaam Barugahara, targets corruption-related practices in lower local governments, including abuse of office, mismanagement of funds and diversion of resources meant for community development.
The RDC said taking the anti-corruption message directly to districts demonstrates government’s determination to protect public funds and ensure that every resource allocated to local governments delivers tangible benefits to citizens.She praised Balaam Barugahara and Justin Namere for prioritising accountability, saying stronger supervision of local governments is necessary to promote efficiency, transparency and responsible leadership.Akech urged district leaders, civil servants and all government officials to cooperate with the initiative and uphold professional ethics while executing their responsibilities, warning that public offices must be managed with integrity.
She further pledged her office’s continued support towards efforts aimed at eliminating corruption and ensuring that officials entrusted with public resources are held accountable for their actions.Namere’s visit to Dokolo is expected to focus on strengthening governance systems, improving financial management and encouraging local leaders to embrace accountability as a foundation for effective service delivery.
