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This assessment received government comments and feedback on the finalised data. These comments have been incorporated into the assessment at the GDI research team’s discretion. Usually the comments received highlight where a bill is in formulation, or has recently passed into law, and this has been missed by the country assessor. Only comments which are grounded in evidence are incorporated into the assessment.
Uganda
Band
D
Corruption risk
High
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Uganda Country Brief
Uganda AssessmentUganda shows moderate oversight of defence policy, but internal audit functions offer limited support for effective scrutiny. External oversight bodies offer stronger institutional evidence, repeatedly identifying failures to implement key procurement recommendations. While sanctions frameworks are robust in law, enforcement is inconsistent, particularly for senior or high-risk positions, and appointment processes lack sufficient oversight. As a result, procurement and operational activities remain highly exposed to corruption risks.
Risk categories
Political
Band
D
44/100
Risk
High
Financial
Band
D
48/100
Risk
High
Personnel
Band
C
60/100
Risk
Moderate
Operational
Band
F
12/100
Risk
Critical
Procurement
Band
E
26/100
Risk
Very High
Relevant Updates
Press Release: Every country assessed in Sub-Saharan Africa at high to critical risk of defence corruption, Governance Defence Integrity Index (GDI) reveals
Press release from Transparency International UK, 19 March 2026 For more information or interviews…
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