Uganda, May 14 -- As President Museveni begins his seventh elective term in office, the Bishop of Ankole Diocese, Rt. Rev. Sheldon Mwesigwa, has issued a pointed call for a radical shift in leadership selection. Speaking on Wednesday, the prelate implored the President to prioritize integrity and vet out corruption when forming his new administration.

The Bishop's remarks come at a critical juncture following Tuesday's inauguration. While Mr Museveni has led the country for four decades, his tenure has been frequently shadowed by public outcry over systemic graft. Bishop Mwesigwa, speaking at St. James Cathedral in Ruharo on the sidelines of a conference for children of the clergy, described corruption as an "endemic" vice that has becom...