By Alice Lubwama
The speaker of parliament Rebecca Kadaga has vowed to continue exposing corrupt officials in government including government ministers, in an effort to end the worsening corruption problem in the country.
Speaking at the ecumenical prayers held at parliament as part of the 3rd Annual parliament week, Kadaga said that she will not protect anyone who is corrupt just because they belong to the ruling National Resistance Movement party.
"Unfortunately they are people in this country who think that if you belong to a political party you should not speak about corruption , Mbu you’re spoiling the name of the party, spoiling the name of the country , I will continue speaking about corruption and atrocities as a leader.” kadaga said.
Kadaga said that neither she nor the parliaments will tolerant corrupt officials, since they engage in corrupt activities as individuals and not the party.
She further noted that public outcry over corruption in the country needs to grow for there to be any real action.
In his sermon, the retired Anglican Bishop of North Kigezi Diocese, Dr. Edward Muhima attributed the increased corruption in the country to lack of faithfulness and transparency.
Muhima said that if the leaders are to be more accountable, they need to be faithful and truthful in whatever they do.
He also challenges members of parliament to be more transparent if they are to regain public confidence and ensure timely service delivery.
This year’s 3rd Annual parliament week is running under the theme “Championing accountability to improve service delivery.”