Local Government Minister Balaam Ateenyi has taken the government’s anti-corruption campaign to Sembabule District, placing local leaders under fresh scrutiny as pressure mounts to improve service delivery.
The visit forms part of the ongoing “Clean-Up, Expose the Corrupt, and Accountability Inspection” drive, a nationwide initiative targeting misuse of public resources and stalled development projects.
The campaign comes amid growing public concern over how funds are managed at the grassroots level, particularly in rural districts.
“Arrived in Sembabule for the Clean-Up, Expose the Corrupt, and Accountability Inspection campaign,” Ateenyi said, signalling the start of inspections aimed at assessing performance and accountability within the district.
During his stop, the minister engaged residents through a live radio discussion, where governance gaps and delayed projects dominated the conversation.
The forum brought together several leaders, providing a platform to address concerns around transparency and oversight.
“We reaffirmed our commitment to promoting transparency, accountability, and improved service delivery for the people of Sembabule and Uganda at large,” he added.
Leaders present acknowledged persistent challenges affecting service delivery, pointing to weak monitoring systems and slow implementation of projects.
Residents have consistently raised concerns over stalled initiatives and limited accountability despite repeated interventions.
The Sembabule inspection signals a broader push by the central government to tighten control over local administrations.
Similar exercises have been rolled out in other districts as authorities seek to restore public confidence and ensure resources are used as intended.
However, past anti-corruption drives have faced criticism over limited follow-through, raising questions about whether the latest campaign will deliver tangible results.
Calls are growing for firm action against officials found culpable, with residents demanding visible change.
Ateenyi’s visit is expected to be followed by further inspections across the country as the government intensifies its accountability agenda.