Concerns over bribery in school leadership elections

Parents and stakeholders in Uganda are sounding the alarm over bribery in school leadership elections. Some schools are failing the integrity test by allowing children to bribe their way into leadership positions through extravagant campaigns and cash handouts, often supported by individual parents.

“We are grooming future corrupt leaders,” said Mr Bernard Okello, a parent and official at Luweero District Local Government. “While it would be okay for a pupil to ask for support to campaign for the position of prefect, the children at times present a cash budget often guided by the…