Brigadier General Henry Isoke, head of the State House Anti-Corruption Unit (SHACU), has called on Uganda’s intelligence officers to take an active front line role in the fight against corruption.
During an interactive session on August 8, 2025 with trainees of the Officer Basic Intelligence Course (OBIC) at the School of Military Intelligence and Security in Migyera, Brig Gen Isoke described intelligence officers as the first line of defense against corruption
He stressed their ability to detect and neutralize corruption risks before they escalate into crises that could cripple institutions and undermine national security.
“Intelligence agencies play a critical role in exposing, disrupting, and preventing corruption,” he said, warning that the vice erodes institutional legitimacy, fuels conflict, and weakens the capacity of security organs.
The Anti-Corruption Unit chief outlined how intelligence officers can use their privileged access to information and networks to uncover corrupt practices early and act decisively.
He also walked the officers through Uganda’s anti-corruption legal framework, citing the Anti-Corruption Act, Leadership Code Act, and Whistle-blower Protection Act as powerful tools in their arsenal.
Brig Gen Isoke urged the officers to view the fight against corruption as both a professional responsibility and a patriotic duty, echoing President Yoweri Museveni’s rallying call: “You have to fight corruption wherever you are, fight for your portion.”
He concluded by reminding them that winning the war on corruption demands discipline, timely information, commitment to duty, and the courage to act without hesitation.
Brig Gen Isoke’s message left no doubt that the battle against corruption is as much about safeguarding Uganda’s future as it is about protecting its present.
By combining vigilance, integrity, and decisive action, he said, intelligence officers can help build institutions that are resilient, trusted, and worthy of the nation they serve.
