That, no doubt a good policy. Corrupt NRM politicians should not be allowed over here in the US. Corrupt officials should stay in Uganda were they must face the wrath of the people! You can no longer hide here in the US after swindling public funds.
MK
US embassy denies visas to the corrupt
By Badru D. Mulumba
Jan 18, 2004
KAMPALA - A tough new United States law is to deny visits to USA by all people involved in corruption and electoral fraud.The Director for Public Affairs at the embassy, Mr Mark Schlachter said on Friday that the State Department is developing guidelines to be followed while implementing this policy.
The drafting of the specific criteria follows a proclamation that President George Bush issued last week."This proclamation is effective immediately," Mr Bush said. The new policy will affect former/public officials who have misappropriated public funds or interfered with the judicial, electoral, or other public processes.It affects former/public officials who have solicited or accepted any benefit in exchange for any action or omission.
Also, it affects people who have given public officials bribes in return for favours.Further, the new policy bars dependents - such as children of people cited in corruption. Issuing the directive while attending a summit of the Americas in Mexico, Bush said: "This proclamation comes into effect immediately."
All countries are affected.It comes right on the heels of the first UN treaty to combat embezzlement, money laundering and bribery.
The treaty was signed in Mexico last month. Inspector General of Government, Mr Jotham Tumwesigye, and the director for Public Prosecutions, Mr Richard Butera attended the summit.
The treaty requires nations to criminalise bribery. It also recommends that public officials disclose their wealth. The treaty binds nations to provide mutual legal assistance, extradition and asset recovery.It goes into force after at least 30 UN member states have signed it, according to a UN briefing paper. The U.S was at the forefront of pushing for the anti-corruption treaty.
