President Yoweri Museveni, during his swearing-in for a seventh term on May 12, 2021, promised a tough crackdown on corruption, declaring the start of 'Kisanja No More Sleep'. He blamed government officials, including permanent secretaries, for the pervasive graft, according to verified reports from Ugandan media and official statements.
The phrase 'Kisanja No More Sleep' signals a shift from previous anti-corruption efforts, which critics have likened to 'playing whack-a-mole' due to their sporadic and ineffective nature. Museveni's pledge includes enhanced oversight and prosecution of corrupt officials, though specific measures remain under development as of June 2026.
Corruption in Uganda has been a persistent issue, with the country ranking 142nd out of 180 in Transparency International's 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index. The government has faced criticism for failing to hold high-level officials accountable, despite repeated promises. Museveni's latest initiative aims to address this, but observers caution that without systemic reforms, the crackdown may yield limited results.
