The Office of the Ombudsman Rwanda has called on public institutions to strengthen accountability and intensify efforts to combat corruption, with a focus on the responsible use of public resources.
The call was made during a one-day training held on Tuesday for members of anti-corruption committees drawn from various government institutions.
Deputy Ombudsman in charge of corruption prevention, Abbas Mukama, urged officials to adhere to proper resource management practices and adopt internal oversight mechanisms to prevent corruption.
He noted that corruption manifests in multiple forms—including sexual corruption, misuse of public funds, and misappropriation of state assets—warning that some officials engage in such practices without recognizing them as corrupt acts.
The training brought together 74 committee members from three ministries and 14 public institutions, aiming to strengthen their capacity to detect, prevent, and address corruption risks within their respective entities.
Participants said the session provided practical insights into identifying different forms of corruption and reinforced their role in promoting integrity and transparency.
According to recent global rankings, Rwanda improved its position to 41st least corrupt country in 2025, up from 43rd in 2024, with its score rising from 57% to 58%. The country ranks third in Africa and remains the least corrupt in East Africa.
