KAMPALA, UGANDA : The Head of Public Service and Secretary to the Cabinet, Lucy Nakyobe, has cautioned prosecutors across the country against engaging in corruption, warning that the vice undermines public trust and negatively affects Uganda’s economic development agenda.
Nakyobe made the remarks while officiating at the opening of the week-long Annual Prosecutors Symposium 2026, held under the theme “Enhancing Professionalism for Responsive Prosecution Services” at Hotel Africana.
Addressing more than 600 participants, Nakyobe said the government would not tolerate corruption within the justice sector, especially among prosecutors who are entrusted with investigating and prosecuting state criminal cases.
“The consequences of corruption not only damage your public credibility as professionals, but also negatively impact the country’s economic development agenda. Therefore, stay away from acts of corruption if you are to command public respect,” she cautioned.
Responding to concerns over the shortage of human resources in the prosecution sector, Nakyobe revealed that the government plans to recruit new personnel beginning in the next financial year to strengthen service delivery within the justice system.
She also commended the Director of Public Prosecutions, Lino Anguzu, and his management team for their leadership in steering the sector and promoting fair justice for all Ugandans.
“Government appreciates the important role the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions and its stakeholders are playing in transforming the administration of justice across the country. However, more effort is needed to reach remote and hard-to-reach communities,” she said.
In his remarks, Anguzu applauded the government for its continued technical and logistical support to the institution, saying the assistance has enabled the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions to strengthen staff capacity through refresher courses and continuous professional training.
He noted that the training programs have positioned prosecutors to deliver quality services, especially to vulnerable communities seeking justice.
The Country Director of International Justice Mission, Wamaitha Kimani, also commended prosecutors for building stronger networks with stakeholders in the justice sector.
She said such collaboration continues to foster hope and resilience among justice sector actors and service users.
“As you embark on this year’s annual symposium, it is our hope that the deliberations will provide an opportunity to strengthen institutional unity and individual commitment towards enhanced professionalism and responsiveness to those who look to you as their last resort for justice,” Kimani said.
She further pledged continued collaboration with stakeholders to ensure that vulnerable communities receive the justice services they urgently need.
