Opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has warned Ugandans against celebrating recent anti-corruption actions involving government officials Balaam Barugahara and Phionah Nyamutoro Nameere.
Speaking during his engagements abroad, Kyagulanyi said the actions should not be taken as proof that broader governance and corruption challenges in Uganda have been resolved.
He accused the government of President Yoweri Museveni of using isolated anti-corruption actions to create an impression that it is responding to citizens’ concerns.
Bobi Wine argued that corruption requires deeper reforms, strong independent accountability institutions and consistent enforcement of the law, rather than what he described as temporary measures and political public relations.
He urged Ugandans to judge the government by its overall record on accountability, public services, jobs and livelihoods instead of individual announcements.
The National Unity Platform leader also called on citizens to maintain pressure for greater transparency, accountability and political change.
He has repeatedly criticised the Museveni administration over corruption, governance and service delivery, while government officials have maintained that they are committed to fighting corruption and protecting public resources.
The remarks come amid continued political debate over corruption and public trust ahead of Uganda’s 2026 elections.
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