A teacher, Mr. Samuel Kangavve, has been ordered by the Anti-Corruption Court to refund UGX 31,663,435 after pleading guilty to causing financial loss and impersonation.

Mr. Kangavve appeared before the Court on 11th September 2026 in Uganda v Kangavve Samuel, HCT-00-AC-CO-0107-2026 and pleaded guilty to both charges. He was convicted on his own plea of guilty.

The Court fined him UGX. 3,300,000 or two years’ imprisonment in default for causing financial loss, and UGX. 1,000,000 or one year’s imprisonment in default for personation. He was also barred from holding public office for 10 years and ordered to refund the full amount of the financial loss caused to Government.

The case followed an investigation by the Inspectorate of Government which established that Mr. Kangavve committed impersonation by using the identity and employment documents of his brother, Mutyaba Eria Paulo, who had been offered a Government teaching position but did not take it up. Mr. Kangavve took up the position under his brother’s name while also working and receiving a Government salary under his own name.

The Inspectorate of Government was represented by Mr. William Ntumwa, Principal Inspectorate Officer, Mr. Jason Arinda and Ms. Milly Namuwanga, both Inspectorate Officers.

The Inspector General of Government (IGG), Lady Justice Naluzze Aisha Batala, has commended the management of the Islamic University in Uganda (IUIU) for its dedicated efforts to promote girl-child education, urging the institution not to relent in advancing the cause.

The institution, Lady Justice Batala said, should create more opportunities to facilitate easy access to education by the girl-child.

She made the remarks while meeting a delegation from IUIU Females’ Campus Kabojja, which is organising the fifth edition of the “Run for Girl-Child Education” marathon scheduled to take place on 27th September, 2026.

Held annually, the event serves as both a fundraising and advocacy forum to mobilise resources to support girl-child education, and raising awareness about intentional investing in their future.

“I am happy about this exercise and I commend you for your efforts in promoting girl-child education. But do not give up because there is still a lot to be done. As the Inspectorate of Government (IG) we are ready to support this noble cause, “she said.

The IGG’s assurance underscores the IG’s commitment to supporting social responsibility and promoting equal opportunities, while upholding the institution’s support for initiatives that create an equitable and inclusive society.

During the engagement, the IGG handed over the Inspectorate’s contribution amounting to UGX 2 million towards the marathon and pledged staff participation.

The Deputy IGG, Dr. Patricia Achan Okiria, reiterated the IG’s commitment to supporting the initiative, highlighting the institution’s previous mentorship programmes and various engagements with students aimed at promoting integrity, accountability and ethical leadership.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nabukeera Madina Sebyala, Director IUIU Females’ Campus Kabojja, who led the delegation, appreciated the IG’s contribution and said it was a great gesture that will inspire future collaborations between the two institutions.

She revealed that 580 girls have benefitted from the initiative so far, including 3 graduates.

The engagement was also attended by Mr. Muhammad Mwasa, Executive Assistant to the IGG and Mr. Farouk Kayondo, Principal Public Relations Officer.

The Inspectorate of Government (IG) has participated in the First Resumed 17th Session of the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) Implementation Review Group, held from 31 August to 4 September 2026 at the Vienna International Centre in Vienna, Austria.

The IG was represented by the Director Legal Affairs, Ms. Hilda Talibba, who was part of the Ugandan delegation comprising representatives from the Directorate for Ethics and Integrity (DEI), Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), Financial Intelligence Authority (FIA), Leadership Code Tribunal (LCT), Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs (MoJCA), Justice, Law and Order Sector (JLOS), Office of the Auditor General (OAG), and the Judiciary.

The delegation was headed by the Permanent Secretary, DEI, Mr. Dunstan Balaba.

The meeting brought together States Parties to the UNCAC to assess progress in the implementation of the Convention and strengthen international efforts to prevent and combat corruption.

The technical discussions focused on the performance of the UNCAC Implementation Review Mechanism, preparations for and implementation of the second phase of the review process, and progress in implementing key thematic areas of the Convention.

Participants also considered issues relating to technical assistance, financial and budgetary matters, gaps in national legal frameworks, and national, regional and international cooperation. The meeting provided an opportunity for States Parties to exchange information, good practices and experiences gained in implementing the Convention, as well as to identify areas requiring further strengthening.

As part of Uganda’s participation, the Head of Delegation, Mr. Balaba, delivered a country statement outlining Uganda’s implementation steps and efforts towards fulfilling its obligations under the UNCAC.

Uganda’s participation in the Implementation Review Group demonstrates the country’s continued engagement in international mechanisms aimed at strengthening anti-corruption systems, accountability, integrity and the rule of law.