UGANDA

COMPENDIUM OF CONFLICTS IN UGANDA
the independence of the electoral commission. 798 Many asserted that the independence
of the executive, legislative, and judicial branches should be maintained, so that they
properly coordinate action, but without undue influence from one another or from the
military. 799
Anti-corruption
Related to good governance, the importance of fighting corruption in public institutions
was a top priority among participants in the majority of districts. 800 Some participants
specified that corruption in the courts and among the police force resulted in justice
being served only for the wealthy. 801 Suggested approaches to reducing corruption
included increasing the salaries of civil servants, 802 establishing Inspectorate General
of Government offices at the sub-regional level, 803 and more cooperation between the
Public Accounts Committee, the executive and judicial branches and the Public Service
Commission. 804 Others recommended that public institutions be vetted and evaluated,
especially to ensure that they are led by professionals and that leaders are rotated
regularly. 805
Institutional Reform by Sector
Executive
Demands for reform of the executive branch of Government commonly centred
on reinstating term limits and calling on the current incumbent to retire. 806 Some
participants said that adequate protection for the President should be ensured so he
will be free to retire without fear of reprisals by subsequent administrations. 807 One
group suggested that the Office of the President be filled on a rotating basis by leaders
from different regions. 808 Other recommended changes included that more attention be
paid to demonstrators and that Government display greater willingness to meet their
demands, 809 increased respect for local views, an end to the appointment of Resident
District Commissioners who have previously lost elections, 810 and less Presidential
interference in Parliament. 811 Additionally, the Office of the Prime Minister was urged to
stop misappropriating tax money. 812
798 Research conducted in Pader District
799 Research conducted in Hoima, Gulu, Bulambuli and Mubende Districts
800 Research conducted in Soroti, Mbarara, Hoima, Nakasongola, Kitgum, Lira and Bulambuli
Districts
801 Research conducted in Kasese District
802 Research conducted in Mukono, Kitgum and Bulambuli Districts
803 Research conducted in Kasese District
804 Research conducted in Hoima, Bulambuli, Mukono and Bundibugyo Districts
805 Research conducted in Gulu, Hoima and Bulambuli Districts
806 Research conducted in Adjumani, Arua, Bulambuli, Kasese, Hoima, Mbarara, Mukono, Lira and Bundibugyo
Districts
807 Research conducted in Arua District
808 Research conducted in Nakasongola District
809 Research conducted in Nakasongola Districts
810 Research conducted in Bulambuli District
811 Research conducted in Tororo District
812 Research conducted in Soroti District
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