Ugandans have been urged to report suspected corruption through toll-free hotlines and social media as the State House Anti-Corruption Unit steps up efforts to encourage public participation in the fight against graft.
The “See Something, Say Something” initiative, which falls under the “Expose the Corrupt” campaign, calls on citizens to report suspected cases of fraud and abuse of public resources to the relevant authorities.
The campaign is intended to encourage citizens to take an active role in exposing corruption, which continues to affect the delivery of public services, including healthcare and education.
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has emphasised the need for moral uprightness among leaders, warning against practices that undermine the management of public resources.
Corruption diverts money intended for public services, increases the cost of accessing essential services and disproportionately affects low-income households, which often have limited alternatives when public institutions fail to deliver.
The Anti-Corruption Unit has undertaken operations that have resulted in hundreds of arrests, while investigations into suspected corruption have involved billions of shillings. However, authorities continue to face the challenge of detecting wrongdoing and obtaining information that can support investigations.
The latest campaign seeks to bridge that gap by encouraging members of the public to report suspected misconduct rather than remain silent.
On Thursday, October 22, 2026, Minister for Gender, Labour and Social Development Balaam Barugahara launched the initiative in Rukiga District as part of efforts to extend the anti-corruption message to communities beyond the capital.
The campaign places citizens at the centre of the fight against graft by providing channels through which they can share information about suspected wrongdoing.
Authorities are encouraging the public to use the designated reporting channels to provide information that can help investigators identify suspected offenders and establish the facts.
However, the effectiveness of the initiative will depend not only on citizens’ willingness to report corruption but also on how authorities respond to complaints, protect people who provide credible information and ensure that investigations lead to appropriate action.
For ordinary Ugandans, the campaign raises a practical question: will reporting suspected corruption result in timely investigations and accountability, particularly where allegations involve influential individuals or public officials?
The State House Anti-Corruption Unit’s “See Something, Say Something” initiative seeks to make reporting part of citizens’ role in safeguarding public resources, with the broader objective of reducing graft and improving service delivery.
