Brig Gen Isoke Warns UPDF Logistics Officers on Corruption
KAMPALA: The head of the State House Anti-Corruption Unit, Henry Isoke, has warned senior Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) logistics officers that corruption within military supply systems poses a serious threat to national security and operational readiness.
Brig Gen Isoke made the remarks on Friday while addressing senior logistics leaders at the College of Logistics and Engineering during a meeting focused on accountability and transparency in military logistics management.
According to Brig Gen Isoke, theft, diversion and misuse of military resources including fuel, food supplies, equipment and procurement funds weaken combat preparedness, lower troop morale and compromise the effectiveness of the armed forces.
He cautioned that corruption in military logistics often manifests through inflated contracts, fictitious supplies, bribery, manipulation of procurement processes and diversion of combat supplies.
“Such practices undermine discipline, erode public trust and expose the country to security vulnerabilities,” he said.
The anti-graft chief urged logistics officers to strengthen inventory management systems, verify deliveries, maintain accurate records and promptly report any irregularities without fear or compromise.
He emphasized that transparency, accountability and integrity remain critical pillars in effective logistics management both during peace and conflict situations.
Brig Gen Isoke also commended the UPDF leadership for adopting a zero-tolerance approach against corruption, including introducing digital systems and automation in procurement and supply chain management to improve traceability and reduce opportunities for abuse.
He further praised reforms being spearheaded within the military to strengthen accountability among officers handling public resources.
Referring to recent cautionary remarks by the Chief of Defence Forces, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Brig Gen Isoke reiterated that misuse of military resources would not be tolerated.
“Wastage and abuse of our scarce resources — resources that should improve the operating conditions of our brave soldiers — will not be tolerated,” he quoted Gen Muhoozi as saying.
At the college, Brig Gen Isoke was received by Godwin Karugaba alongside the Commandant of the College of Logistics and Engineering, Chris Kyunku.
