The Inspector General of Government (IGG), Lady Justice Naluzze Aisha Batala, paid a courtesy call today on Mr. Brian Kalinaki, the Assistant Director of Public Prosecutions and Regional Officer of Masaka, at his office. The meeting focused on strengthening collaboration between the Inspectorate of Government and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions at the regional level.

The Inspector General of Government (IGG), Lady Justice Naluzze Aisha Batala, paid a courtesy call on the Auditor General, Mr. Edward Akol, earlier today.

Mr. Akol congratulated the IGG upon her appointment and commended the longstanding cordial working relationship between the Inspectorate of Government and the Office of the Auditor General.

He noted that the collaboration between the two institutions has enhanced information sharing, reduced duplication of efforts and promoted efficiency in the use of public resources.

Lady Justice Naluzze thanked the Auditor General for the warm reception and reaffirmed her commitment to strengthening and sustaining the collaboration between the two institutions.

The IGG was accompanied by the Deputy Inspectors General of Government, Dr. Patricia Achan Okiria and Mrs. Anne Twinomugisha Muhairwe, the Director of Special Investigations, Mr. Polly Muhairwe, the Director of Anti-Corruption, Mr. Lugolobi Robert, the Manager Strategy, Policy and Planning, Mr. Joseph Pinycwa, among others.

The IGG, Lady Justice Naluzze Aisha Batala, on January 22^nd paid a courtesy call on the Director of Public Prosecutions, Mr. Lino Anguzu, as one of the key stakeholders of the Inspectorate of Government. They discussed new strategies to strengthen the fight against corruption. The Inspectorate of Government and Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions have over the years collaborated in the promotion of the rule of law and elimination of corruption in Uganda.

The Inspector General of Government (IGG), Lady Justice Naluzze Aisha Batala, on January 22^nd paid a courtesy call on the Head of State House Anti-Corruption Unit (SHACU), Brig. Gen. Henry Isoke at his office.

SHACU is one of the key anti-corruption institutions that the Inspectorate of Government (IG) collaborates with in the fight against corruption.

The Head SHACU welcomed Her Lordship and congratulated her on the appointment as IGG. He noted the good working relationship that the IG has had with SHACU over the years. He gave a brief on the mandate and operations of the Unit.

The IGG accompanied by officials from the IG extended appreciation to Brig. Gen. Isoke for receiving them and for the collaboration with the IG

They held discussions focusing on the need to address corruption in the country. Some of the key issues discussed included: establishing mechanisms to avoid duplicating investigations, conducting joint investigations of cases of national interest, sending cases to the IG for prosecution, and how to strengthen recovery of illicitly obtained assets.

They agreed to establish a taskforce of senior officials from SHACU and the IG to review corruption cases with an aim of fast-tracking and expediting investigations.

Hon. Lady Justice Naluzze Aisha Batala was on Sunday sworn in as the new Inspector General of Government (IGG) at a ceremony presided over by H.E. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni in Mbale. She assumes office succeeding Hon. Beti Kamya Turwomwe.

She was joined by the Deputy Inspectors General of Government, Dr. Patricia Achan Okiria and Mrs. Anne Twinomugisha Muhairwe, who were reappointed to continue serving in their respective capacities.

The Deputy Inspector General of Government, Dr. Patricia Achan Okiria, has urged the Nile Basin Initiative Secretariat to actively engage in the fight against corruption. Speaking at a one-day workshop held on 4^th September 2025 at the Secretariat’s headquarters in Entebbe, Dr. Okiria emphasized that winning the war against corruption requires collective effort.

The workshop aimed to raise awareness on corruption and fraud-related issues while equipping participants with practical knowledge on preventing and reporting corrupt practices.

The Secretariat leadership commended the Inspectorate for its efforts in eliminating corruption in Uganda and pledged their support to advance the country’s anti-corruption agenda.

During the launch of the report, the Prime Minister, Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja, delivering a speech on behalf of H.E. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, reaffirmed government’s commitment to reforming recruitment processes. She emphasized the automation of recruitment systems as a key measure to curb corruption and urged responsible agencies to take action on the report’s findings.

In her remarks, the Inspector General of Government, Hon. Beti Kamya Turwomwe, revealed that over 35% of public service workers admitted to paying bribes to secure their jobs, with some even resorting to loans. She stressed that the IG’s new strategy includes tracing and recovering assets acquired through corruption, as part of efforts to restore integrity in public service recruitment.

On 11th July 2025, the Deputy Inspector General of Government, Mrs. Anne Twinomugisha Muhairwe, officially launched the Integrity Ambassadors Club at St. Mary’s College Kisubi (SMACK). She commended the school’s administration, led by Bro. Simon Mpanga, for embracing and implementing the anti-corruption initiatives she had proposed during her previous visit in 2023.

During the event, over 150 students were commissioned as Integrity Ambassadors, pledging to uphold values of honesty, accountability and transparency in both their school and wider communities.

The IGG, Hon. Beti Kamya Turwomwe, expressed deep appreciation to Parliament for its continued support to the Inspectorate of Government, particularly in enabling it to fulfil its constitutional mandate of promoting good governance and fighting corruption. While presenting the IG Bi-annual Report to Parliament for the period July to December 2024, she emphasized the need for increased budgetary allocation to the institution. This, she noted, would enhance the IG’s capacity to investigate corruption cases, conduct civic education, and protect whistleblowers more effectively, ultimately strengthening the fight against corruption across the country.

In response, the Commissioner of Parliament, Hon. Esther Afoyochan, who represented the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Anita Annet Among, pledged to support the IG’s efforts to mobilize civil servants in the anti-corruption campaign.

The Prime Minister, Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja, on behalf of H.E President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, launched the youth campaign against corruption on December 10, 2024.

In the President’s speech, delivered by Rt. Hon. Nabbanja, he reaffirmed the government's steadfast commitment to eradicating corruption in Uganda. He emphasized that this commitment traces back to the liberation struggle during the Bush War, when he and his comrades prioritized accountability and integrity as core pillars of governance under the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Ten-Point Programme.

The campaign aims to empower and inspire Uganda's youth to take an active role in the fight against corruption, recognizing their critical contribution to fostering transparency, integrity, and accountability across the nation.