Corruption is a major obstacle that is facing third world countries mostly in Africa. Most leaders engage in corrupt activities in order to enrich themselves.
In the past, Uganda, Kenya and Nigeria have been perceived to be among the most corrupt African Nations. In Uganda to be specific, anything you want to do, you must have what Ugandans refer to as a Connection.
Apart from that,the country has experienced a lot of corruption scandals. The latest one being the Covid-19 billions which cannot be accounted for and traced. The CHOGMA scandal, has been a talk of the day among various Ugandans.
The COVID19 Task Force is fundraising Shs 170 Bn for the pandemic.
Uganda’s problem isn’t money primarily; it’s governance (corruption/stealing) & wrong priorities.
Let Mr M7 return Shs 300Bn taken by State Hse recently! https://t.co/jWSgJiKFxH Uganda's big corruption scandals pic.twitter.com/RIHWVBpjUK
— Kifefe Kizza-Besigye (@kizzabesigye1) May 4, 2020
However, according to Transparency International’s Corruption Perception Index of 2020 ,Uganda, Kenya and Nigeria are not among the top 10 most corrupt African countries. This has elicited mixed reactions from Ugandans on Twitter who have termed the list as not legit.
According to the list, the top 10 countries are: South Sudan, Somali, Sudan, Equatorial Guinea, Libya, DR Congo, Guinea Bissau, Congo, Burundi and Eritrea respectively. The list has shocked many since Kenya is not among the list.
Africa's Most Corrupt Countries
1. South Sudan
2. Somalia
3. Sudan
4. Equatorial Guinea
5. Libya
6. DR Congo
7. Guinea Bissau
8. Congo
9. Burundi
10. Eritrea
Source: Transparency International's Corruption Perceptions Index, 2020.
— Africa Facts Zone (@AfricaFactsZone) February 6, 2021
The organization ranked a total of 180 countries in the world and the ranking started from the least corrupt country in the World to the most corrupt countries.
Do you think that Uganda should be on the top 10 list of most corrupt African countries?
Below are some of the comments by Ugandans
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