Minister Muruli Mukasa Launches Declaration Of Incomes, Assets And Liabilities For Public Officers
April 1, 2026
The Minister for Public Service, Hon. Muruli Mukasa on 1st
April, 2026, launched the declaration of income, assets and liabilities for
Public Officers, with a reminder to public officers that the exercise was a
legal requirement and not an administrative burden.
The Minister noted that the one-month declaration exercise
was a deliberate step towards reinforcing integrity, a reminder that public
officers ought to be accountable because they hold offices in trust of the
public.
“When you declare your income, assets and liabilities you
demonstrate honesty and accountability. It shows that you are a person of
integrity and can confidently account for what you have without fear,” he said.
He assured the IG of the government’s full support in the
enforcement of the Leadership Code Act across the public sector, a revelation
that emboldens the IG’s commitment to ensure a transparent and accountable
public service which prioritises public interest in service delivery.
The Minister also launched The User Guide which aims to
make the Leadership Code Act more user friendly in terms of giving clarity on
the obligations of both Leaders and public.
The Leadership Code Act requires specified public officers
to declare their incomes, assets and liabilities to the Inspector General of
Government every five years.
Public Officers are persons working in a Ministry,
Department, Agency (MDA) or Local Government (LG) whose salary is paid by the
Government of Uganda.
Through the enforcement of the Leadership Code Act, the IG
is nurturing a culture where accountability is not optional but expected.
The Minister for Ethics and Integrity, Hon. Rose Lily
Akello, commended the IG for its commitment to ensuring that ethical standards
among Public Officers are upheld through declaration.
“This is a very important period and all Public Officers
should take this exercise seriously. We want Public Officers to be accountable
and that’s why we want them to declare. Those who fail to declare will be
prosecuted by the Leadership Code Tribunal because the law is very clear. I
encourage all Public Officers to comply,” she said.
The Inspector General of Government (IGG) Lady Justice
Naluzze Aisha Batala, said that the declaration exercise is not merely a
statutory requirement but a cornerstone of good governance.
The declaration, Lady Justice Naluzze emphasised, serves as
a constant reminder that transparency and accountability are not optional virtues
in public service, but fundamental obligations which, when upheld, become the
driving force behind efficient, timely and citizen-centered service delivery.
“Today’s launch reaffirms the unwavering commitment of the
Inspectorate of Government to enforce ethical standards across the public
service. Public office is a trust, and those entrusted with it must never
prioritise personal interests at the expense of the citizens they serve,” she
said.
The IGG added, “When
Public Officers are aware that their financial status is subject to scrutiny,
they are more likely to act with integrity, make decisions in the public
interest and avoid practices such as bribery and undue delays that undermine
service delivery.”
She allayed fears of the Public Officers on the declaration
process, saying that the IG has taken deliberate steps to make sure that the
process is efficient and accessible.
The Head of Public Service and Secretary to Cabinet, Mrs.
Lucy Nakyobe said that public service is anchored on the three pillars of
integrity, accountability and service.
She emphasised the need to build a public service that is
transparent and accountable.
The Deputy IGG, Dr. Patricia Achan Okiria noted that
another way to enforce transparency and accountability is the integration of
the Leadership Code as a key criterion in recruitment, interviewing and
promotion processes across the public service.
“Such a measure will not only strengthen ethical leadership
but also reinforce public trust in our institutions,” she said.
She made the remarks while making a presentation on the
salient features of the Leadership Code Act and the Inspectorate of Government
Online Declaration System (IG-ODS).
The launch was also attended by the Deputy IGG, Mrs. Anne
Twinomugisha Muhairwe, and Secretary to the IG, Mrs. Rose Kafeero, IG staff,
Members of the Leadership Code Tribunal, and other stakeholders.