President Museveni has admitted that some officials in State House take bribes from members of the public and investors so as to be able to meet him.
“I have been hearing that people, even in my office, take bribes to arrange meetings with me, can you imagine? But we recently arrested one who is alleged to have extorted money from an investor. The matter is currently in court,” Museveni said during the state of the nation address.
The president said Ministry of Finance officials and parliament staff too are part of a racket that asks for kickbacks, but this time from Permanent Secretaries of ministries.
“I have been hearing stories that there is racket from ministry of finance to parliament. I have been hearing of it but now I have proof. Their time is up. I have been hearing that from ministry of finance, they arrange with accounting officers of ministries to come to parliament to provide certain funds provided they take a share,” Museveni said.
“I have been getting good information about corrupt actors among the public servants but also among the political actors. With firm evidence, I will crush these traitors. Public servants and political leaders that steal government money are corrupt and will be crushed.”
