Corruption Charges

The World Bank and the British government are pressuring Museveni to investigate charges of corruption amongst eight top government officials. There is currently a debate in parliament on the topic but the WB and British officials want the investigation to begin immediately. As it stands, the British are threatening to withdraw a lot (Shs27b???) of aid. Ugandan state officials however do not think it is in Museveni's best interest to make a decision on the issue before Parliament has concluded their debate. There is pressure within the government however to start investigating these charges before the international actors get involved. This would give Museveni some credibility in fighting corruption--an area in which he is greatly lacking right now. Uganda is reported to be amongst the weakest nations in the world in implementing anti-corruption laws.

Brianna Howell