“International Anti-Corruption Day underscores the need for effective laws, policies, regulations and practices to prevent corrupt practices and foster a culture of honesty and ethical behaviour. It also emphasises the crucial role of citizens in demanding accountability and supporting initiatives that promote good governance and democracy. Ultimately, the day reinforces the collective responsibility to build societies free from corruption, ensuring sustainable development and justice for all.” Robert Kakuru Byamugisha, Executive Director, Kick Corruption out of Uganda
KICK-U is a coalition of local civil society organisations, special interest groups, and individuals working in partnership with public and private institutions to fight corruption and abuse of fundamental human rights. Founded in 2003, it supports communities in demanding good governance and accountability for improved service delivery in Uganda and envisions a corruption-free society.
KICK-U’s primary programmes and activities focus on three result areas, namely anti-corruption, accountability and transparency, human rights, and capacity-building. It engages state and non-state actors, including duty bearers, right holders, CSOs, the private sector, religious and cultural institutions, and marginalised groups. KICK-U is mandated to operate countrywide but focuses primarily on South Western Uganda in Kabale, Kisoro, Kanungu, Rukungiri, Rubanda and Ntungamo districts.
KICK-U’s achievements include strengthening citizens’ engagements in electoral processes, improving accountability and transparency through monitoring public contracts and service delivery, building the capacity of CSOs and human rights defenders, increasing partnerships and collaborations with government anti-corruption agencies and CSOs, and empowering communities to demand accountability.
KICK-U partners and collaborates with international organisations such as USAID, GIZ, Royal Danish Embassy, NDI, IRI and the International Alliance on Natural Resources (IANRA). It also collaborates with state institutions such as the Inspectorate of Government (IG), Office of the Auditor General (OAG), Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority (PPDA), Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC), Directorate of Ethics and Integrity (DEI), State House Anti-Corruption Unit (SHACU) and local governments.
KICK-U is also a member of national organisations such as the Uganda National NGO Forum (UNNGOF), Transparency International-Uganda (TIU), Anti-Corruption Coalition Uganda (ACCU), Civil Society Budget Advocacy Group (CSBAG), Africa Freedom of Information Centre (AFIC), Development Network for Indigenous Voluntary Associations (DENIVA), SEATINI-U, Action Aid International (AAI) Uganda and the Kigezi Civil Society Forum (KICSOF).
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