By Nasser Kasozi Akandwanaho
The Head of the State House Anti-Corruption Unit (SHACU), Brig Gen Henry Isoke, has said corruption is an enemy and a threat to national security.
Addressing a Senior Intelligence Officer pursuing the Officers Basic Intelligence Course at the School of Military Intelligence, Migyera, on Thursday, 16 November 2023, Brig Isoke said corruption is a security threat because of its effects on the economy, environment, military, and national pillars of the state.
Specifically in the security forces, he said corruption manifests in the form of stealing logistics, which is an obstruction to the forces’ effectiveness hence threatening the country’s security posture.
He added that it is also seen in abuse of contracts and public procurements, backed by corrupt public elites, which ultimately leads to poor service delivery and may be a cause of civil unrest.
Brig Isoke highlighted the critical role Intelligence agencies play in the fight against corruption. In particular, he said, SHACU’s operations are intelligence led, the reason for working closely with CMI and ISO, who give human and technical intelligence support to the Unit.
Additionally, he said intelligence assesses internal and external threats (including corruption) and disorganizes/disrupts such activities.
He added that the government has also pursued policies that increase transparency in government planning, such as decentralization, in which citizens participate in most of the government projects, including budget processes thus curbing corruption.
Additionally, he said intelligence assesses internal and external threats (including corruption) and disorganizes/disrupts such activities.
He added that the government has also pursued policies that increase transparency in government planning, such as decentralization, in which citizens participate in most of the government projects, including budget processes thus curbing corruption.
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