The Presidential Advisor on Political Affairs, Rtd. Maj. Gertrude Njuba, has raised deep concerns over the growing levels of corruption in Uganda, warning that it is severely crippling public service delivery and eroding public trust in government institutions.
Speaking at the launch of the 16th Rule of Law Week at the Uganda Law Society headquarters in Kamwokya, Maj. Njuba reflected on the country’s deteriorating moral and ethical standards.
She noted that while corruption existed during President Idi Amin’s regime, it never reached the current levels, where perpetrators act with impunity and without fear of consequences.
Maj. Njuba, widow of the late Sam Kalega Njuba, a respected lawyer, politician, and human rights advocate, spoke passionately about the legacy of her husband.
She described him as a principled, accountable, and modest man who chose honesty and integrity over the pursuit of illicit wealth.
Accompanied by two of their children at the event held in his memory, she emphasized that the fight against corruption must begin with individual accountability and a firm enforcement of anti-corruption laws.
“Without personal integrity and political will, no law can succeed in combating this cancer,” she warned.
The event, organized in honor of the late Njuba, highlighted his lifelong commitment to the rule of law, justice, and democratic governance in Uganda.
By Alex Magala
4th Sept 2025
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