The Inspectorate of Government was initially established by the Inspector General of Government (IGG) statute in 1988. However, with the promulgation of the Uganda Constitution in 1995, the Inspectorate of Government is now entrenched therein under chapter 13, which prescribes its mandate, functions and powers and other relevant matters.
The Inspectorate of Government is an independent institution charged with the responsibility of eliminating corruption, abuse of authority and of public office. The powers as enshrined in the Constitution and IG Act include to; investigate or cause investigation, arrest or cause arrest, prosecute or cause prosecution, make orders and give directions during investigations; access and search – enter and inspect premises or property or search a person or bank account or safe deposit box among others.
News
- 4th Nov 2019 IG participates in inaugural International Ombud Expo in Abuja
- 21st Oct 2019 Ministry of Foreign Affairs accountant arrested and arraigned in court over loss of UGX 102,978,200
- 9th Oct 2019 Mitooma District Official pleads guilty
- 7th Oct 2019 IG arrests Mitooma District officials over employment corruption
- 24th Sep 2019 IG arrests OPM official for misappropriation of refugee funds