Opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has cautioned Ugandans against celebrating recent anti-corruption actions associated with government ministers Balaam Barugahara and Phionah Nyamutoro Nameere, saying they should not be used as a measure of wider change in the country.
While addressing Ugandans during his engagements abroad, Kyagulanyi argued that the actions were meant to create an impression that the government of President Yoweri Museveni was responding to the concerns of citizens.
Bobi Wine said Ugandans should look beyond individual actions and examine the broader record of the government, which he accused of allowing corruption and poor service delivery to continue for decades.
According to the opposition leader, the recent moves by some government officials should not make citizens believe that fundamental problems affecting the country have already been solved.
He argued that corruption has been a long-standing challenge and that isolated actions against individuals cannot replace what he described as the need for deeper reforms.
Kyagulanyi said some of the actions being portrayed as efforts to fight corruption were instead attempts to convince Ugandans that the government cares about their struggles.
He warned citizens against what he described as efforts to win public confidence through temporary measures rather than addressing the root causes of corruption and governance challenges.
The former presidential candidate said many Ugandans have experienced difficulties in accessing quality public services, creating jobs and improving their livelihoods.
He maintained that the government should be judged by its overall performance rather than by selected anti-corruption announcements.
Bobi Wine accused the ruling administration of failing to address the suffering of ordinary citizens despite being in power for several years.
He said Ugandans should remain focused on demanding accountability, transparency and better leadership rather than being distracted by what he called political public relations.
The National Unity Platform leader said the fight against corruption requires strong institutions, independence of accountability bodies and equal treatment of all individuals regardless of their political connections.
He argued that corruption cannot be defeated through statements and public appearances alone but through consistent action and reforms.
Kyagulanyi further called on Ugandans not to abandon their demand for political and social change.
He said citizens should continue pushing for improvements in governance and public accountability, insisting that lasting transformation requires more than individual government initiatives.
The opposition leader has repeatedly criticised the Museveni government over issues including corruption, human rights and service delivery.
His remarks come amid continued political debate over government efforts to address corruption and improve accountability.
Government officials have in the past defended their actions, saying they are committed to fighting corruption and ensuring that public resources are protected.
Balaam Barugahara and other government figures have also continued to respond to criticism from opposition leaders, defending the government’s record and initiatives.
Bobi Wine, who has remained one of the strongest critics of President Museveni’s administration, has continued to call for what he describes as major political reforms and accountability.
The debate over corruption, governance and public trust remains one of Uganda’s most contested political issues, with both government and opposition leaders presenting different views on the best path forward.
