The President's message was delivered by the Minister for the Presidency, Milly Babalanda, at the close of a three-day training programme for RDCs, Deputy RDCs, Assistant RDCs, RISOs and DISOs from the Bugisu Sub-region held in Mbale City.
Babalanda said despite significant government investment in development programmes, corruption continues to frustrate efforts to improve the lives of Ugandans.
"Theft, inflated contracts, ghost beneficiaries and shoddy work are denying citizens the services they deserve," she said.
She directed RDCs and DISOs to work closely together to detect, investigate and expose corruption, stressing that public officials found culpable would face disciplinary and legal action.
"There must be consequences for those who steal from the people," Babalanda said.
The minister also conveyed President Museveni's warning against absenteeism, negligence and misconduct among government representatives, saying officers must remain visible and actively engaged with the communities they serve.
"The President expects officers who are visible, active and responsive to wananchi. An RDC or DISO who is absent or detached from government programmes is not fulfilling his or her purpose," she said.
Babalanda commended the officers for the role they played during the recently concluded general elections, saying their coordination contributed to a peaceful electoral process and the renewal of the National Resistance Movement's mandate.
She reminded the officers that under Article 203 of the Constitution, RDCs are mandated to monitor the implementation of government programmes, coordinate security, oversee service delivery and mobilise communities for national development.
The minister further instructed the officers to ensure that government initiatives, including the Parish Development Model (PDM), Emyooga and other wealth creation programmes, reach their intended beneficiaries.
She ordered intensified monitoring of public projects, saying every shilling allocated by government must translate into tangible services for citizens.
"Where projects are delayed, abandoned, poorly executed or funds mismanaged, they must intervene promptly and report," Babalanda said.
She urged the officers to work closely with local leaders, technical staff and security agencies to improve accountability and programme implementation.
"This is a period of implementation, supervision and results—no excuses. Government expects performance. The people expect service," she said.
Babalanda added that the Ministry of the Presidency remains available to provide guidance and support to RDCs and security officers as they execute their constitutional mandate.