A recent report from Uganda’s Inspectorate of Government has revealed troubling findings regarding the integrity of the country’s civil service. The study estimates that over 130,000 civil servants may have obtained their positions through bribes, with one-third of the total workforce potentially involved in corrupt practices.
The findings have sparked intense debate among Ugandan officials and civil society groups, with many calling for sweeping reforms to the government’s recruitment process. Critics argue that the current system lacks adequate safeguards against corruption and is failing to attract qualified candidates to public service roles.
Officials from the Inspectorate of Government have confirmed the seriousness of the report’s findings and are currently working to assess the full extent of the corruption within the civil service. The report has also prompted calls for increased transparency and accountability in government operations.