Protecting investors from corruption in Uganda

The president of Uganda ,Yoweri Museveni on Wednesday launched the Electronic Investor Protection Portal (EIPP) that is aimed at helping investors, both foreign and local, to report complaints about corruption, bribes and delays directly to the Office of the President. The portal enables the president to directly monitor how government agencies respond to complaints raised by investors. Museveni is hopeful that the portal could be effective if the developers ensure that nobody can manipulate and interfere with the system. It also has a whistleblower section that enables individuals who do not want to be identified to unanimously file complaints and provide evidence. Will this really help to fight corruption in Uganda and develop the economy?