At a high‑profile conference held at Speke Resort, Munyonyo, Uganda’s Finance Minister, Hon. Matia Kasaija, delivered a stern warning to all accounting officers across government ministries and agencies. Citing recent scandals involving misappropriation of public resources, the minister emphasized that any form of corruption, budgetary abuse, or failure to adhere to procurement guidelines will result in strict disciplinary action, including dismissal and criminal prosecution. He announced the rollout of a new electronic monitoring system to track budget execution in real time and urged officers to adopt a culture of transparency and accountability. The speech was met with applause from civil society representatives who called for swift implementation of the proposed reforms.
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