UGANDA LOSES 20 TRILLION ANNUALLY TO CORRUPTION

How to stop normalisation of bribes in order to receive services?

Citizen Empowerment create awareness Campaigns by Educating citizens on their rights and the negative impact of bribes.

Report Mechanisms, establish easy, anonymous reporting channels for example hotlines, apps, community centers.

Service Charters, Display service standards and procedures in public offices.

Institutional Reforms - Digitalize Services by Implementing e-governance solutions to reduce human interaction and discretion.

Transparency and accountability by Strengthening internal audit and disciplinary mechanisms for officials.

Community Engagement. Community Scorecards, Involve citizens in monitoring service delivery and reporting issues.

Enforcement by Investigating and Prosecuting offenders. Strengthen anti-corruption agencies to investigate and prosecute bribery cases.

Protect Whistleblowers by Ensuring protection for those reporting corruption.

Three Areas of concern

Healthcare - Digital Health Records. Implement electronic patient records to reduce corruption and improve diagnosis.

Transparent Pricing - Display treatment costs and medication prices in hospitals.

Complaints System - Establish a user-friendly complaints mechanism for patients to report issues.

Regular Audits - Conduct regular audits of medical supplies and equipment to prevent theft.

Review Performance of medical teams

Traffic Police- introduce Body Cameras - Equip traffic officers with body cameras to record interactions.

E-Ticketing - Introduce electronic ticketing to reduce cash transactions.

Transparency - Display fines and penalties clearly, with payment options.

Public Awareness - Educate citizens on traffic rules and their rights.

Land and Building in Wetlands-Digital Land Registry, Implement a transparent, online land registry system.

Community Engagement - Involve local communities in monitoring wetland areas.

Strict Enforcement - Strengthen enforcement of building regulations and penalties for non-compliance.

Alternative Solutions -Offer alternative land options for those building in wetlands.

Transparency, Accountability, Technology and Community Engagement empower citizens to demand better services.