Museveni Dismisses Six Officials in Widening Uganda Corruption Purge
Wednesday, 22 July 2026
By Atlantic Digest Africa Desk
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has dismissed six senior government officials as part of an expanding anti-corruption campaign targeting alleged procurement abuses and governance failures in the country’s public infrastructure sector.
The latest action affects officials in the Ministry of Works and Transport and the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA), reflecting the government’s renewed effort to strengthen accountability in the management of major public projects.
Among those dismissed are three senior engineers from the Ministry of Works and Transport who were reportedly involved in overseeing key national road projects. Also removed were three senior UCAA officials, including the heads of the authority’s contracts, airports and legal affairs departments.
The dismissals follow earlier suspensions of officials linked to alleged financial irregularities surrounding one of Uganda’s major expressway projects. Government investigators are continuing to examine procurement procedures, project management practices and the escalating costs associated with critical infrastructure developments.
The Museveni administration has repeatedly pledged to intensify the fight against corruption, describing the misuse of public funds as a major obstacle to national development and economic growth. Officials say the latest disciplinary measures demonstrate the government’s commitment to ensuring greater transparency and accountability within public institutions.
Investigations remain ongoing, with authorities expected to determine whether criminal charges or additional administrative sanctions will be brought against officials found to have violated procurement laws or financial regulations.
Uganda has in recent years increased scrutiny of public spending on large-scale infrastructure projects, many of which are financed through domestic resources and international development partners. Anti-corruption advocates have welcomed the government’s latest actions but stress that sustained institutional reforms and successful prosecutions will be essential to restoring public confidence.
Political analysts say the widening anti-corruption drive could have significant implications for governance within Uganda’s public service, particularly as authorities seek to improve efficiency and safeguard public resources.
The outcome of the ongoing investigations is expected to influence future procurement reforms and strengthen oversight of infrastructure projects that play a critical role in Uganda’s economic development agenda.
