Anti-corruption and police reform in Uganda.
President Yoweri Museveni launched a new ‘war on corruption’ in early December, which he opened by leading an anti-corruption march through the streets of Kampala. Though the initiative was initially widely derided as an empty piece of showmanship by one of Africa’s more corrupt governments, subsequent developments suggest there may be more to this piece of political theatre.
A new cabinet reshuffle that promoted several young, energetic MPs aims to strengthen the president’s electoral appeal.
A new budget framework exercise may be used to free up public funds for spending on the ruling party’s election campaign.
Despite Museveni’s efforts, he will likely still face a formidable electoral challenge from Bobi Wine, as popular demands for change grow.
