Joseph Ayolo, Moroto — A section of civil servants in South Karamoja has threatened to shun their offices due to ongoing demands from anti-corruption monitors for accountability regarding government projects.
One officer, who spoke on condition of anonymity, expressed frustration, stating that the monitors’ insistence on accountability for every project is interfering with the work of technical staff. “They want accountability, but they can’t even understand it, even when it’s provided. They always put us on notice,” he said.
Since the Karamoja Anti-Corruption Coalition energized the anti-corruption monitors across five districts—Moroto, Napak, Nakapiripirit, Nabilatuk, and Amudat—the freedom of government officials to misuse public resources has been significantly curtailed.
On Thursday, a total of 40 anti-corruption monitors from the southern part of Karamoja participated in training aimed at intensifying their monitoring of government projects and demanding accountability.
Dr. Mukisa Ayub, Executive Director of the Karamoja Anti-Corruption Coalition, stated that the training, supported by the Danish Embassy and GIZ, aims to empower locals to take an active role in the fight against corruption, which severely impacts local communities.
The training was held at Rapona Hotel in Moroto Municipality, where anti-corruption monitors encouraged one another to go beyond mere monitoring and to participate in the commissioning of any projects. “We must also demand a signed MOU during the launch of any projects to ensure we see value for money as work commences,” he emphasized.
