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
- 28th Jun 2022 IG arrests and charges a Ministry of East African Affairs official with embezzlement
- 23rd Jun 2022 IG arrests District Health Officer and Assistant Health Educator for Rubirizi District Local Government
- 22nd Jun 2022 Court grants bail to former CEO of Uganda Airlines as IG investigations continue
- 21st Jun 2022 IG arrests and charges Mr. Cornwell Muleya, former CEO of Uganda Airlines
- 17th Jun 2022 IG releases investigation reports on misappropriation of UGX 9b and UGX 1b by officials of Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries and Uganda Bureau of Statistics respectively