Ugandan ministers Balaam Barugahara and Justine Nameere are gaining public support through direct inspections of public offices and demanding accountability. Citizens, frustrated with corruption and poor service delivery, are responding positively to these interventions. However, experts caution that this “executive populism” is not a sustainable solution. While the ministers’ actions highlight existing problems, lasting change requires systemic, institutional anti-corruption reforms. Relying solely on individual ministerial efforts risks being a temporary spectacle without fundamental improvements to governance. True progress demands strengthening institutions and establishing robust, independent oversight mechanisms – not simply reactive, high-profile visits.