Kyankwanzi – The Head of State House Anti Corruption Unit (SHACU), Brig Gen Henry Isoke, on Wednesday interacted with over 1,000 Ugandan nationals recently repatriated from South Africa during a patriotism and reintegration programme at the National Leadership Institute (NALI), Kyankwanzi.
The session focused on preparing the returnees for successful reintegration into society through patriotism, integrity, hard work and active citizenship.
In his presentation, Brig Gen Isoke encouraged the returnees to view their return home as an opportunity to rebuild their lives and contribute to Uganda’s socio-economic development. He emphasized that corruption remains one of the greatest obstacles to national progress and urged them to uphold honesty, embrace patriotism, and reject corruption in all its forms.
The Head of Unit highlighted the various Government programmes aimed at empowering citizens through wealth creation, investment and enterprise development, assuring the returnees that Uganda offers numerous opportunities for innovation, business and regional trade. He further noted that Government remains committed to supporting socio-economic transformation and creating an enabling environment for all Ugandans to prosper.
Brig Gen Isoke also commended the National Secretariat for Patriotic Corps for equipping the returnees with the values of patriotism, discipline and positive mindset change, noting that these principles are essential for peaceful reintegration and national development. He reminded the returnees that every Ugandan has a constitutional duty to fight corruption and protect public resources.
He urged them to become ambassadors of integrity within their communities by actively participating in the fight against corruption.
He expressed appreciation to H.E. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni for directing the evacuation of Ugandan nationals affected by xenophobic violence in South Africa. He also recognized the efforts of the Chief of Defence Forces and Senior Presidential Advisor on Special Operations, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, as well as all other leaders and institutions that coordinated the Government’s response to ensure the safe return of these citizens to their country.
At the Institute, Brig Gen Isoke was received by the Commissioner of the National Secretariat for Patriotic Corps, Ms. Hellen Seku. He also held discussions with the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health, Dr Diana Atwine.
