Valuation Of 17 Properties Recovered From Corrupt Public Officials To Take One Month, Says Chief Government Valuer
March 26, 2026
The
Chief Government Valuer, Mr. Gilbert Kermundu, has revealed that valuation of
17 properties which the Inspectorate of Government (IG) recovered from corrupt
public officials, will be completed within one month.
Mr.
Kermundu made the revelation during the Inspector General of Government (IGG),
Lady Justice Naluzze Aisha Batala’s second site visit to another property in
Bukoto formerly owned by Mr. Geoffrey Kazinda, a former principal accountant in
the Office of the Prime Minister.
His
assurance on the timeliness of valuation adds a layer of confidence to the IG’s
relentless pursuit to reclaim public funds, and enhances the Institution’s
commitment to trace and identify proceeds of corruption.
“I can
assure you that we have a formidable team at the Ministry of Lands, Housing and
Urban Development who are highly skilled in valuation. We have a client charter that stipulates how
much time we ought to take to complete an assignment and I can assure you that
this activity shouldn’t take us more than one month,” he said.
Mr.
Kazinda was convicted of the offence of illicit enrichment in 2020. He was
found to be maintaining a standard of living beyond his means. He was also
found to be having wealth worth over UGX4B which was not commensurate with his
source of income.
As a
result of the conviction, the court ordered Kazinda’s property to be taken over
by the Government.
The
Bukoto property is one of the 17 properties which the IG is currently valuing
for purposes of disposal.