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The Inspector General of Government, Ms Irene Mulyagonja, has handed over the leadership of the East Africa Association of Anti-Corruption Authorities (EAAACA) to the Chairperson of the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission, Mr. Mumo Matemu of Kenya.

The official handover took place during the Executive Committee meeting which was held at the EAAACA Secretariat in Kamwokya, Kampala. In her Handover report, Ms Mulyagonja highlighted the achievements and challenges of EAAACA. Notable achievements include; the harmonisation of Anti-Corruption Laws in the member institutions and the establishment of the Asset Recovery Inter-Agency Network for East Africa. Others included; setting up of EAAACA offices, developing a Public Awareness Strategy, increase in members of the Association.
Handover Report

In his acceptance speech, the In-coming President Mr. Matemu noted that there was need to not only target the fight against corruption, but also aim the guns at those frustrating the fight. He added that such people are vicious and they are known to have succeeded in making the hunter become the hunted.

Mr. Matemu underscored the growing need for anti-corruption agencies to synergise in order to adapt the evolving challenges of combating corruption.
President's Acceptance Speech

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CASES FOR HEARING
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THE INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT

PRESS STATEMENT

The Inspector General of Government has ordered all Leaders who have not declared their Incomes, Assets and Liabilities under the Leadership Code Act 2002, to do so within 14 days. The IGG informed the Leaders that they were in breach of the code as is stated in Section 4 (8) of the Leadership Code.

The IGG stated that “by virtue of the powers vested in the Inspector General of Government by Article 230 (2) of the Constitution and s.14 (6) of the Inspectorate of Government Act, you are hereby ordered to submit a written declaration of your income, assets and liabilities as is required by s.4 (1) (b) of the Leadership Code Act, within 14 days from the date of the receipt of this letter”.

The leaders have been informed that should they fail to comply with this order within the time specified, the provision of section 35 (c) of the Inspectorate of Government Act will apply.

For information: Section 35 states that

35. A person who-

(a) wilfully and without lawful justification or excuse disobeys an order of the Inspectorate for his or her attendance or for the production of a document, paper or thing; or

(b) without lawful justification or excuse refuses to be examined before or to answer questions relating to an inquiry put to him or her by the Inspectorate; or

(c) without reasonable excuse refuses or fails to comply with any order or direction of the Inspectorate; or

(d) knowingly presents to the Inspectorate a false or fabricated document or makes a false statement with intent to deceive or mislead the investigating officers; or

(e) publishes any false or scandalous libel on the Inspectorate; or

(f) creates or joins in any disturbance which interrupts or is likely to interrupt the proceedings of the Inspectorate; or

(g) without lawful justification or excuse, willfully obstructs or hinders a person acting in the exercise of powers conferred by this Act, commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding one hundred fifty currency points or imprisonment not exceeding three years or both.

THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA

IN THE HIGH COURT OF UGANDA(HCT) AT KAMPALA ANTICORRUPTION CASES FOR HEARING FROM MONDAY, 13/JAN/2014 TO FRIDAY, 17/JAN/201 MONDAY, 13/JAN/2014

BEFORE: SEN. PRINC.MAGISTRATE GI LANGA SARAH SIU

No. Time Case Number Parties

AT MAGISTRATE CHA

1 09:00 am HCT-00-AC-SC-0153-2012 UGANDA(DPP) VS NAGUDI SCOVIA

BEFORE: HIS WORSHIP LAGARA MICHEAL

No. Time Case Number Parties

AT COURT ROOM 3

1 09:00 am HCT-00-AC-SC-0115-2012 UGANDA(DPP) VS OCEN JULIUS AGOLI ECODU & ANOR

2 09:00 am HCT-00-AC-SC-0131-2012 UGANDA(IGG) VS WALUGEMBE JOSEPH

3 09:00 am HCT-00-AC-SC-0024-2013 UGANDA(IGG) VS PC.ODAMA EDWARD & ANOR

4 09:00 am HCT-00-AC-SC-0055-2013 UGANDA (DPP) VS TUSHABE MOSES

5 09:00 am HCT-00-AC-SC-0062-2013 UGANDA(URA) VS KATONGOLE HOOD

BEFORE: PRINC. MAGISTRATE GI DOROTHY. S. LWANGA

No. Time Case Number Parties

AT MAGISTRATE CHA

1 09:00 am HCT-00-AC-SC-0034-2012 UGANDA(DPP) VS SSEMBAJWE JOSEPH & 2 OTHERS

2 09:00 am HCT-00-AC-SC-0152-2012 UGANDA(DPP) VS NANKYA HANIFA

3 09:00 am HCT-00-AC-SC-0008-2013 UGANDA (DPP) VS ORECH EMMANUEL

4 09:00 am HCT-00-AC-SC-0034-2013 UGANDA (IGG) VS NALUBEGA SANSA MWAJUMA & ANO

TUESDAY, 14/JAN/2014

BEFORE: HON. MR. JUSTICE PAUL KAHAIBALE MUGAMBA

No. Time Case Number Parties

AT COURT ROOM 2

1 01:00 pm HCT-00-AC-CN-0017-2013 PYEM DORINE VS UGANDA(DPP)

1 09:00 am HCT-00-AC-CN-0081-2008 ASIIMWE FRANCIS & NELSON OKAO OLWOL VS UGANDA

WEDNESDAY, 15/JAN/2014

BEFORE: HON. JUSTICE GIDUDU LAWRENCE

No. Time Case Number Parties

AT COURT ROOM 1

1 09:00 am HCT-00-AC-CN-0023-2011 UGANDA VS KIRUNGI MILLY & 2 OTHERS

2 09:00 am HCT-00-AC-CN-0015-2013 KIBONE CHRISPIN VS UGANDA

BEFORE: SEN. PRINC.MAGISTRATE GI LANGA SARAH SIU

No. Time Case Number Parties

AT MAGISTRATE CHA

1 09:00 am HCT-00-AC-CO-0017-2014 UGANDA VS KATO DANIEL

THURSDAY, 16/JAN/2014

BEFORE: HON. MR. JUSTICE PAUL KAHAIBALE MUGAMBA

No. Time Case Number Parties

AT COURT ROOM 2

1 09:00 am HCT-00-AC-SC-0015-2013 UGANDA (DPP) VS SSERUNKUMA EDRISA

BEFORE: SEN. PRINC.MAGISTRATE GI LANGA SARAH SIU

No. Time Case Number Parties

AT MAGISTRATE CHA

1 09:00 am HCT-00-AC-SC-0054-2013 UGANDA (DPP) VS IVAN KATONGOLE

The Inspectorate of Government officially inaugurated its 16th Regional Office as part of the activities to commemorate the International Anti-Corruption Day 2013. The Kampala Regional Office was inaugurated by the Danish Ambassador to Uganda, H.E Dan E. Frederiksen.

Speaking at the colorful function, the Ambassador hailed the Inspectorate for the promotion of good governance in Uganda, but warned that the country’s economy will continue to slow down if theft and misuse of public funds are not dealt with.

He also condemned the current freeze of the Anti-Corruption Court, which he said has retarded the fight against corruption. He urged the Judiciary to handle the Constitutional petition against the court expeditiously so that it could resume operations.

The office is located at Plot 1645 Gyagenda Road, Ntinda-Kiwatule. It will handle complaints from Mubende, Mityana, Gomba, Butambala, Mpigi, Wakiso and Kampala area.

Mr. Ismail Nsimbe , the LC3 Councillor for Bwaise II E and Chairperson of Security Link committee, Kawempe Division, Kampala District has been arrested by the Inspectorate of Government for corruptly soliciting and receiving gratification.

Mr. Nsimbe on 14th November 2013, at the offices of Kawempe Division, corruptly solicited for gratification of 150,000/- from John Jet Tumwebaze, as an inducement to recommend Mr. Tumwebaze for a private firearm licence.

Appearing before the Nabweru Chief Magistrate Irene Akankwasa on 15th November 2013 , Mr. Nsimbe was charged with corruptly soliciting for gratification contrary to Section 2(a) and 26 of the Anti-Corruption Act, 2009. He was also charged with corruptly receiving gratification, an offence that is contrary to Section 2(a) and 26 of the Anti-Corruption Act, 2009.

He was later remanded until 2th November 2013.