Anti Corruption Coalition Uganda (Accu) In The Fight Against Corruption In The Accu Operations In Central Uganda

ABSTRACT

The study sought to examine the Anti-Corruption Coalition Uganda (ACCU) in the fight against

corruption in the ACCU operations in central Uganda. The study objectives were; to identify roles

of ACCU in the fight againsf. corruption, to examine the challenges faced by ACCU in the fight

against corruption and to establish strategies that can be employed by ACCU in the fight against

corruption. A cross sectional survey was used in the course of the study. The study population

involved 100 participants was selected for the study. Data was collected from primary and

secondary sources using questionnaires and interviews. After collecting data, the researcher

organized well-answered questionnaire, data was edited and sorted for the next stage. The data

was presented in tabular form, pie charts and bar graphs with frequencies and percentages. The

study findings revealed that the sample constituted of 50 respondents of which 52% were males

and the 48% remaining were females. This implies that males are the majority due to societal

beliefs that they are hardworking and more capable of fighting against corruption in Uganda. The

study revealed that the majority of the respondents fell in the age category 36 - 45 with a 40%

representation. The study concludes that ACCU provides a platform through which civil society

organisations pressure government to be responsible and committed to improving transparency

and accountability in service delivery; and fighting corruption in the public sector. The study

recommends that foolproof laws should be made so that there is no room for discretion for

politicians and bureaucrats.