On October 3, 2026, Minister Babalanda addressed a fundraising event in Namutumba District, emphasizing her office's commitment to fighting corruption and abuse of public resources. She conveyed greetings from President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and other top officials. The event supported the construction of Ivukula Seventh-day Adventist Church in Nsinze Town Council.
Minister Babalanda's remarks followed a recent anti-corruption operation in Pallisa District, where over 20 district officials were arrested or interdicted on allegations including gross negligence of duty and financial impropriety. The Pallisa RDC, Dikusoka Majidu, was among those implicated in the nationwide "Expose the Corrupt" campaign led by the Ministry of Local Government.
The "Expose the Corrupt" campaign aims to strengthen accountability and ensure public resources benefit their intended recipients. Minister Babalanda stressed that RDCs, representing the President at the district level, must uphold the highest standards of integrity. She noted that some RDCs have failed to listen to guidelines, engaging in corrupt tendencies such as requesting fuel from locals.
Minister Babalanda emphasized RDCs' core mandate is to monitor Government programmes, protect public resources, and ensure equitable service delivery. She warned that those found engaging in extortion or collusion with technical staff to defraud Government resources will face disciplinary measures and possible prosecution.
The Minister noted the President has given renewed impetus to the fight against corruption, supporting field-based monitoring and accountability initiatives. She urged RDCs to be proactive in identifying challenges and taking action against abuse of public resources or failures in service delivery.
Minister Babalanda encouraged residents to embrace Government wealth-creation programmes, including the Parish Development Model (PDM) and Emyooga. She urged the congregation to adopt the Four-Acre Model as a strategy for sustainable household income and contributed 100 bags of cement towards the church's construction project.
The Minister expressed appreciation to President Museveni and the people of Busoga for honouring her invitation to her Thanksgiving ceremony. She thanked the President and participants for their support and solidarity, reaffirming her commitment to fighting corruption and promoting accountability among Government officials.
Key points
- Minister Babalanda vows to expose corrupt RDCs, emphasizing integrity and accountability in Government programmes.
- The "Expose the Corrupt" campaign adopts a grassroots approach to identify concerns affecting service delivery.
- Minister Babalanda encourages residents to embrace Government wealth-creation programmes, including the Parish Development Model (PDM) and Emyooga.
