Uganda Loses Trillions: Top Official Tells Youth to Fight Corruption

A senior Ugandan anti-corruption official has called on the nation's youth to lead the fight against graft. This call comes with a stark warning: corruption is costing the country trillions of shillings every year. Dr. Patricia Achan Okiria, the Deputy Inspector General of Government, made the statement. She said young people must take active responsibility to stop these losses. The office of the Inspector General of Government (IGG) investigates and prosecutes corruption cases. "Graft" is another word for corruption, often involving the dishonest use of power for personal gain. No specific new study was cited in the brief announcement. However, it confirms that vast public funds continue to disappear. The loss of "trillions of shillings" represents money meant for public services, infrastructure, and development. Dr. Okiria's appeal directly targets Uganda's large youth population. It frames the fight against corruption as critical for the country's future.