Members of the Leadership Code Tribunal and the General Court Martial were today sworn in at the Judiciary Headquarters following their appointment by H.E. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni.

The newly sworn-in team of the Leadership Code Tribunal includes: Dr. Roselyn Karugonjo Segawa (Chairperson), Dr. Anthony Conrad Kaweesi Kakooza (Deputy Chairperson), Ms. Jane Okelowange (Member) Mr. Didas Bakunzi Mufasha (Member) and Ms. Annette Karungi (Member).

Speaking at the ceremony on behalf of the Inspector General of Government, the Deputy Inspector General of Government, Dr. Patricia Achan Okiria, congratulated the newly sworn-in members and conveyed warm greetings from the Inspector General of Government, Lady Justice Naluzze Aisha Batala.

“The Inspector General of Government is very happy that the Leadership Code Tribunal is now in place. We have had a compilation of cases that require adjudication, and today marks a significant milestone in our collective journey towards upholding integrity, accountability, and transparency in governance,” Dr. Achan Okiria said.

She explained that the Leadership Code Tribunal was established to foster a culture of integrity among public servants and to provide a clear framework outlining the standards of conduct expected of leaders in government.

Dr. Achan Okiria urged members of the Leadership Code Tribunal and General Court Martial to execute their duties with diligence and seriousness, emphasizing that their decisions would have a direct impact on public confidence in government institutions.

“Your decisions will not only affect the lives of individuals but will also shape public trust in institutions. Your presence in the Leadership Code Tribunal and the General Court Martial will be pivotal in rebuilding that trust,” she said.

She further noted that the work of the tribunal will have far-reaching implications, reinforcing the principle that no one is above the law and that all leaders remain accountable for their actions.

She highlighted the importance of collaboration, stressing that the fight against corruption and the promotion of ethical leadership require collective efforts, partnerships and strategic alliances among stakeholders.

In her closing remarks, Dr. Achan Okiria reminded the newly sworn-in members of the weight of responsibility they had assumed through their oath of office.

“You have taken an oath to serve in this noble role. Let wisdom, courage and commitment guide you as you uphold the rule of law. May your tenure be marked by integrity, success and a positive impact on our nation,” she concluded.

An ecstatic atmosphere filled the Kampala Serena Hotel Gardens on 22^nd December, 2025 as staff of the Inspectorate of Government (IG) convened for the end-of-year dinner to welcome the new Inspector General of Government (IGG), Lady Justice Naluzze Aisha Batala and bid farewell to the former IGG, Hon. Beti Kamya Turwomwe.

Lady Justice Batala was appointed as the new IGG by President Museveni in October this year, replacing Hon. Kamya whose four-year contract expired on 22^nd September, 2025.

Dr. Patricia Achan Okiria and Mrs. Anne Twinomugisha Muhairwe retained their positions as Deputy Inspectors General of Government.

During the dinner, Hon. Kamya expressed gratitude to Lady Justice Naluzze for inviting her to the dinner, and thanked the IG management and staff for the good working relationship, something she said made her work easy.

“I wish to thank you all for making my four years at the helm of the IG productive, purposeful and eager for the following day. Special mention goes to the IGGs with whom we built a warm fraternity, the Secretary to the IG who was the facilitator and shock absorber of dreams and challenges, Directors, Managers, Supervisors, Inspectorate Officers and all support staff, each one of you laid a paver on the journey we were soldiering,” she said amidst applause from the audience.

Hon. Kamya acknowledged the fact that as IGG then, she made tough decisions which could affected some people. However, she noted that it was all in the line of her duty hence she declined to apologise for doing her work but said she sympathized with the causualities of the decisions she made.

“We come to Public Service to serve. It’s not a do or die thing. We must be ready to leave office when time come,” she said.

She was accompanied by her daughters; Mrs. Anthea Turwomwe Mascot, Mrs. Aggie Turwomwe Dielman, and Mrs. Bella Turwomwe.

In her speech, IGG Lady Justice Batala appreciated Hon. Kamya for her exemplary leadership and dedication.

“I join the many women and men in Uganda and beyond who have been inspired by your outstanding service as an administrator, manager, legislator, Cabinet Minister, leader, and mother! Your work has set a high standard, which my team and I are committed to upholding and building upon,” she said.

She urged the IG staff to prepare for both the challenges and opportunities of the new year, adding that the lessons learned this year provide a strong foundation for the IG’s continued efforts to eliminate corruption, abuse of authority, and misuse of public office.

“As we move forward, discipline, ethical conduct, and unwavering commitment to our mandate will be essential. I am confident in the team we have built. With professionalism, resilience, and collaboration at our core, we are well positioned to confront any challenges that may arise. I encourage each of you to remain intentional in your work, to stay focused, and to find purpose even in the face of difficulty,” she said.

The Head of Public Service and Secretary to Cabinet, Mrs. Lucy Nakyobe, commended Hon. Kamya for being intentional in popularizing the fight against corruption, something she said awakened Ugandans to join the fight.

She congratulated Lady Justice Naluzze on being appointed the new IGG and urged her to build the institutional credibility of the IG.

“Your appointment comes with a lot of expectations. You need to build the credibility of the institution, prioritise systems over individuals, ensure collaborations across the government MDAs, and protection of public servants. The government assures you of its support and commitment,” she said.

Mrs. Nakyobe also urged the Deputy IGGs to support the new IGG and continue with the good work they have been doing during their previous term.

As a way of appreciating their work, the IG presented gifts to Hon. Kamya, the Deputy IGGs, members of the IG Appointments Board, and the Head of State House Anti-Corruption Unit, Brig. Gen. Henry Isoke and Mrs. Nakyobe.

The IGG, Lady Justice Naluzze, too, was given a gift to welcome her to the IG.

In April 2026, all Public Officers will be required to declare their Income, Assets and Liabilities as prescribed under Section 5(1) of the Leadership Code Act, Cap 33.
The Public Officers will submit their declarations using the Inspectorate of Government Online Declaration System (IG-ODS). The Inspectorate of Government is in the process of updating the IG-ODS Register of all Public Officers.

Who is a Public Officer?

A Public Officer is any person working in a Ministry, Department, Agency or Local Government whose salary is paid by Government of Uganda, and is not a Leader specified under Schedule 2 of the Leadership Code Act, Cap 33.

What to do?

All Public Officers should URGENTLY submit their active email addresses and reliable mobile telephone numbers to the designated IG-ODS Focal Persons of their Ministry, Department, Agency or Local Government by 31st December 2025.

Remember

It is the obligation of every Public Officer to declare their Income, Assets and Liabilities to the Inspector General of Government. 
Any Public Officer who fails to submit their declaration by 30th April 2026 will be in breach of the Leadership Code Act and will be prosecuted before the Leadership Code Tribunal.

Note:
LEADERS WHO DECLARED IN MARCH 2025 WILL NOT BE REQUIRED TO DECLARE IN APRIL 2026.

You can access the list of Institutional Focal Persons below:

The Inspectorate of Government (IG) is part of the over 178 anti-corruption bodies attending the five-day 11^th Conference of State Parties (CoSP11) in Doha, Qatar – under the theme, “Shaping Tomorrow’s Integrity”. The Deputy Inspector General of Government, Mrs. Anne Twinomugisha Muhairwe is representing the IG and is the alternate Head of the Delegation from Uganda. The Head of the Delegation is the Minister of State for Ethics and Integrity, Hon. Akello Rose Lilly.  The other agencies attending the meeting include Office of the Director Public Prosecutions, Office of the Auditor General, Financial Intelligence Authority, Leadership Code Tribunal, Office of the Attorney General and State House Anti-Corruption Unit.

The CoSP provides a platform to review and track the implementation of the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC).  During the meeting, the state parties present their achievements, best practices and lessons in the implementation of the UNCAC.

Uganda presented the following strategies for eliminating corruption:

1.      Setting the right ethical culture in public service.

2.      Institutionalization of integrity mechanisms at central and sub-national administrative systems.

3.      Adopting a multi-pronged approach to enhancing efficiency, transparency and accountability by digitalizing processes.

4.      Mobilizing the citizenry to prevent and respond to corruption.

5.      Embracing a whole of society approach to prevent and respond to corruption.

As part of the 11^th CoSP, the Deputy IGG will be a member of the panel on the United Nations Office on Drug and Crime (UNODC) side event under the theme: “Capacity Building and Independence of Anti-Corruption Agencies and Commission” on Thursday, 18^th December, 2025.

The Deputy IGG joined the Minister to extend appreciation to the Government of Qatar for hosting COSP11 and the warm hospitality.

The Inspector General of Government, Lady Justice Naluzze Aisha Batala, on 1^st December, 2025 delivered her inaugural address to staff of the Inspectorate of Government (IG).

Follow the link to read the address.

https://www.igg.go.ug/media/files/publications/IGGs_Inaugural_Staff_address.pdf 

Lady Justice Naluzze Aisha Batala, the Inspector General of Government (IGG), has today informed the management team of the Inspectorate of Government (IG) that her leadership rides on the three principles of Integrity, Professionalism and Teamwork.

She made the remarks during her inaugural meeting with the team in the IG boardroom. She noted that she is banking on teamwork to propel the institution forward as far as the anti-corruption agenda is concerned.

She thanked the President of the Republic of Uganda, H.E. Yoweri Kaguta Tibuhaburwa Museveni for trusting her to head the Inspectorate of Government.

Hon. Lady Justice Naluzze Aisha Batala has today officially assumed office as the Inspector General of Government (IGG).

She was warmly received by the Deputy Inspectors General of Government, Dr. Patricia Achan Okiria and Mrs. Anne Twinomugisha Muhairwe, together with the Secretary to the Inspectorate of Government, Mrs. Rose N. Kafeero.

The Inspectorate of Government congratulates and welcomes her as she begins her tenure of service to the nation.

The Inspectorate of Government (IG) has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to the World Bank partnership aimed at combating corruption, improving service delivery and enhancing the livelihoods of disadvantaged communities in Uganda.

Speaking during a meeting with a World Bank team at the IG Head Office on Thursday, Deputy Inspector General of Government, Dr. Patricia Achan Okiria, said the IG remains dedicated to ensuring that the Strengthening Transparency, Accountability and Anti-Corruption (STAAC) sub-component continues to stand as a model of development integrity and citizen empowerment.

Her remarks follow the World Bank’s renewed confidence in the IG as it prepares to implement the STAAC component under the Fourth Northern Uganda Social Action Fund (NUSAF IV).

“The Inspectorate is fully prepared to commence the implementation of the STAAC sub-component under NUSAF IV,” Dr. Okiria affirmed.

She thanked the World Bank for its consistent support and trust in the IG’s mandate and technical capacity, pledging that the benefits of NUSAF IV will reach intended communities transparently and effectively.

World Bank Practice Manager for Social Protection and Jobs, East and Southern Africa, Dr. Suleiman Namara, gave an overview of the evolution of NUSAF and the long-standing collaboration between the IG, the Office of the Prime Minister and the World Bank. He noted that the IG was incorporated into NUSAF II and III following widespread corruption experienced during NUSAF I.

Dr. Namara expressed optimism about NUSAF IV’s success with the IG’s involvement, saying: “What we need to do is to make the project corruption-free. It helps to achieve the intended purpose of the project.”

He reiterated the World Bank’s commitment to the initiative, including the provision of the necessary resources to support its implementation.

The meeting was also attended by Ms. Christabel Sefa, Senior Social Protection Specialist at the World Bank and Team Leader for NUSAF IV and Mr. Joe Nuwamanya, a World Bank Consultant supporting the implementation of NUSAF IV, alongside IG Directors, Managers and Supervisors.

H.E President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, in exercise of his constitutional mandate, presided over the swearing-in ceremony of Hon. Lady Justice Naluzze Aisha Batala as the new Inspector General of Government (IGG) in Mbale on Sunday. She succeeds Hon. Beti Kamya Turwomwe.

Justice Naluzze was joined by the Deputy Inspectors General of Government, Dr. Patricia Okiria and Mrs. Anne Twinomugisha Muhairwe, who were reappointed to their respective positions.

At the same ceremony, Lady Justice Jane Frances Abodo was sworn in as the Principal Judge, and Mr. Lino Anguzu took oath as the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).

The Inspectorate of Government (IG) on 6^th November, 2025, conducted a training for Institution Focal Persons (FPs) that will provide technical support to public officers during the declaration of Income, Assets and Liabilities period in April 2026.

Mr. Joram Magezi, the Director Leadership Code, urged the over 100 FPs who attended the online training to update information in the registers for all public officers in their respective institutions on the IG Online Declaration System (IG-ODS) by 31^st December 2025.

“Our target is to have 100% declarations and that’s why we must prepare early and ensure that all public officers are registered in the system,” Mr. Magezi said.

The IG is mandated under Leadership Code Act, Cap 33 and Section 7(1) (d) of the IG Act to enforce the Leadership Code of Conduct.

When does a public officer declare?

All Public Officers holding a public office by 1^st April 2026, will be required to submit their declarations to the Inspector General of Government (IGG), from 1^st to 30^th April 2026.  Thereafter, any newly appointed public officer will be required to declare within three months after becoming a public officer; and after every five years in the month of April.

Reminder:

Any public officer who fails to submit their declaration by 30^th April 2026 will be in breach of the Act and will be prosecuted by the Leadership Code Tribunal.

Note:

Leaders who declared in March 2025 are not required to declare in April 2026.