Editor,

The police have just concluded its campaign against corruption. Police can now be spotted with a tag on their chest, which says ‘Fight corruption’.

Recently the head of Transparency International, Huguette Labelle, applauded Rwanda’s commitment to fight corruption in Rwanda especially in government and private institutions.

Huguette said Rwanda remains the top performer in the East African community in the fight against corruption adding that it had progressed in establishing institutions to fight corruption.

Various governance indicators shows that Rwanda performs relatively well in terms combating of corruption, compared to many African countries.

The country has also achieved significant progress over the last years in terms of government effectiveness and transparency of the regulatory framework.

In spite of these efforts, corruption remains prevalent in the country. Instances of tax and public funds embezzlement, fraudulent procurement practices, judicial corruption as well as high-ranking officials involved in corrupt practices.

Sectors most affected by corruption include the police, judiciary, public finance management, public administration and public procurements.

The Government however has established a firm fight against corruption and has put a number of measures and institutions in place such as the National Tender Board, the Office of the Auditor General and the Ombudsman’s Office curb the virus. However, the Police is the force that can stop it.

Musanze