Kampala Central Member of Parliament Aspirant Abraham Luzzi, popularly known as ‘Mr. Economy,’ has under the seventh pillar of his “Smart Manifesto,” titled Accountability Enforcement: Ending Impunity, Upholding the Rule of Law, emphasised that corruption is not merely a financial crime, but an assault on Uganda’s progress and on every citizen who pays taxes, follows the law, and works honestly.
“Uganda’s greatest obstacle to sustainable development is not a lack of policy, but a lack of accountability. It is the deliberate misuse of public funds, the abuse of authority, and the slow or selective enforcement of laws,” Luzzi said.
Under his leadership, Luzzi ; known for his infectious humour, openness, and the now-famous catchphrase “Sarah is tall” a playful nod to his wife, Sarah Luzzi ; pledges to use Parliament’s legislative and oversight powers to establish strong, lawful, and non-political accountability systems that restore public trust in government institutions.
This pillar, he said, will hold government leaders, public officers, and contractors personally responsible for any mismanagement or misuse of public resources.
To bring this vision into action, Luzzi has proposed the Accountability Enforcement Act, a comprehensive law designed to consolidate existing anti-corruption legislation, close enforcement loopholes, and institutionalise accountability as a permanent feature of public administration.
According to Luzzi, the Act will ensure that any public officer or contractor who causes financial loss to the state through negligence, fraud, or corruption will face criminal prosecution, full asset recovery with compound interest, and maximum custodial sentences.
Convictions for corruption will result in automatic disqualification from holding any public office or government contract for life.
The law will also introduce fast-track anti-corruption prosecution, including the establishment of specialised divisions within the High Court to handle large-scale public finance cases.
These divisions will feature independent prosecutors, digital case management systems, and strict timelines for rulings.
Investigations will be technology-driven, leveraging digital audit trails, bank verification, and cross-institutional cooperation among the Auditor General, Inspectorate of Government, Financial Intelligence Authority, and Parliament’s Public Accounts Committees. Luzzi stressed that all completed cases will be publicly reported, naming the accused and the amount recovered, so citizens can witness justice in real time.
Luzzi’s plan emphasises full asset recovery and restitution, ensuring that all stolen or misused public resources, whether cash, land, vehicles, or offshore holdings, are returned to the people.
Recovered funds will be deposited into a National Recovery Fund dedicated to building schools, health centers, and rural infrastructure.
Offenders will repay stolen funds with compound interest and penalties of up to 10 percent annually, ensuring that corruption no longer pays.
Deterrence will be reinforced by strict personal liability and maximum sentences, which Luzzi said will apply equally to politicians, civil servants, businesspeople, and foreign contractors.
Companies engaged in bribery or contract fraud will face reregistration and permanent bans from government contracts, alongside heavy fines. Independent anti-corruption courts and tribunals, staffed by judges selected for integrity, will operate transparently and uphold due process, protecting human rights while enforcing accountability.
“This pillar is about more than punishment; it is about reshaping Uganda’s political culture from entitlement to stewardship, from impunity to integrity,” Luzzi said.
Parliament will monitor compliance with anti-corruption rulings and publish an annual National Integrity Report, documenting recovered assets and the performance of government ministries in maintaining transparency.
By the end of a five-year term, Luzzi promises that Uganda will have fast-track anti-corruption courts, billions of shillings in recovered funds, permanently disqualified corrupt officials, a dramatic reduction in procurement fraud, and renewed citizen confidence in public institutions.
Through the Accountability Enforcement pillar, Luzzi aims to end the culture of impunity that has eroded Uganda’s progress for decades, ensuring that every shilling stolen is recovered, every offender punished, and every citizen can once again believe in a government that protects, rather than exploits, its people.
Born to Hajj Badru Kafuuma of Kakiri Luwaga in Wakiso District and the late Hadijah Nantaba of Gomba District, he attended SOS Hermann Gmeiner Schools, Kawempe Muslim, Mityana Secondary, and Lubiri Secondary School, he first trained in Orthopedic Medicine before pivoting to business studies graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement and Logistics Management from Nkumba University. He is currently pursuing a Law Degree at Victoria University Uganda.
Outside politics, Luzzi has established himself as a successful entrepreneur. He is the Founder and Director of Ssebo Food Industries Uganda Ltd, producers of the widely consumed Ssebo Pure Maize Flour, and the Ssebo Pure Gold and Jewelry Center at Serena Hotel Kampala.
Through Ssebo International Group, his business footprint extends to the DRC, South Africa, USA, Canada, UK, China, and the UAE.
A strong believer in youth empowerment, Luzzi also runs a sports academy in Hammersmith, London, dedicated to nurturing young Ugandan talent.
His previous role as Marketing and Sales Manager and Head of Public Relations for the Uganda Police Football Club reflects his passion for sports and community development.
His social media presence and relatable messaging have earned him widespread admiration and positioned him as a fresh, modern voice in Ugandan politics.
He began his political journey as a mobiliser for the National Resistance Movement (NRM) in Mityana and Mubende, leading him to later contest for Mityana Municipality MP in 2021, losing to NUP’s Francis Zaake. He briefly joined the Democratic Party (DP) before choosing the independent path he now champions as he seeks to represent Kampala Central.
As the 2026 General Elections draw near, Luzzi will face stiff competition from seasoned figures such as National Unity Platform (NUP) Secretary General David Lewis Rubongoya, Kampala Minister Minsa Kabanda of the NRM, Uganda Boxing Federation (UBF) President Moses Muhangi and Suzan Kushaba all vying to succeed outgoing MP and Ecological Party President Muhammad Nsereko, who has represented the constituency since 2011.
Yet, Luzzi’s growing appeal among voters seeking transparency, entrepreneurship, and practical leadership has made him a formidable contender.
