Corruption is an enemy to national security — SHACU chief

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Corruption imperils national security by compromising economic development, environmental protection, military strength and the state's core institutions, State House Anti-Corruption Unit (SHACU) chief Brig. Gen. Henry Isoke has said.

He made the remarks on September 17, 2024, while interacting with officers at an advanced intelligence course at the School of Military Intelligence, Migyera. He was welcomed by the school commandant Col. James Muhumuza.

He observed that corruption undermines national institutions, fuels grievances among citizens and erodes state legitimacy. This, in turn, escalates crime and instability, ultimately compromising service delivery and hindering economic growth.

Isoke noted that in the army, corruption manifests in the form of stealing fuel, rations, pension money, allowances and salaries. This compromises the Forces' effectiveness.

He highlighted the critical role intelligence agencies play in the fight against corruption through surveillance, and follow-up of tips by sources, which helps early detection.

SHACU’s operations are intelligence-led and work closely with other Intelligence agencies that provide human and technical intelligence support to the Unit.

Isoke informed the course participants about the various Government efforts to combat corruption, including putting in place several legislations and institutions with different mandates but working in a complementary role.

He thanked the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces leadership including the Chief of Defence for Intelligence and Security for raising the level of professionalism among intelligence officers through training.

He also thanked Muhumuza for the transformation of the school in terms of the quality of training and physical infrastructure being built.