Deputy IGG Engages Uwa Leadership On Ombudsman Function And Good Governance
Oct. 7, 2026
The Deputy Inspector General of Government (DIGG), Ms. Anne Twinomugisha Muhairwe, today led a team from the Inspectorate of Government (IG) on a visit to the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) offices as part of the Inspectorate’s efforts to strengthen engagement with public institutions and promote effective access to Ombudsman services.
The DIGG and her team were
welcomed by the UWA Executive Director, Dr. James Musinguzi, PhD, together with
the Commissioner of Human Resource, Ms. Susan Muhumuza Nyatia, and other UWA
staff.
During the visit, the IG
delegation, including Mr. Kakooza Savio Ntensibe, Director, Directorate of
Ombudsman Affairs, toured various UWA departments, including Planning,
Procurement, ICT, Monitoring and Evaluation, as well as the Reservations
Office.
At the Reservations Office, the
delegation followed up on service delivery and interacted with staff on the
challenges and opportunities in serving the public. The DIGG also emphasised
the importance of creating a conducive working environment that enables staff
to effectively deliver on their mandate.
Mr. Kakooza Savio Ntensibe
emphasised the role of UWA in promoting the rule of law and good governance,
including through effective investigations and enforcement against wildlife
crimes such as poaching.
In the boardroom, the UWA
Executive Director welcomed the IG team, after which both institutions
introduced their respective teams. The DIGG gave an overview of the Ombudsman
institution, its origins and its role in promoting adherence to the rule of
law, administrative justice and the principles of natural justice. She
underscored the need to increase public awareness about the Ombudsman function
so that citizens can effectively seek redress.
Dr. Musinguzi congratulated the
Inspectorate of Government upon assuming the Presidency of the African
Ombudsman and Mediators Association (AOMA) and appreciated the Inspectorate for
taking its services closer to public institutions.
He briefed the delegation on
UWA’s mandate and operations, noting that the Authority was established under
the Uganda Wildlife Act and is responsible for managing 10 national parks, 12
wildlife reserves and 13 wildlife sanctuaries, among other conservation areas,
under the guidance of its Board of Trustees.
He highlighted some of UWA’s
achievements, including the successful reintroduction of rhinos into the wild,
with the population now standing at 61 rhinos, species recovery initiatives,
mitigation of encroachment and boundary disputes, management of human-wildlife
conflicts, community benefit programmes, enterprise development and
diversification of eco-tourism products.
Dr. Musinguzi thanked the
Inspectorate for taking its services to UWA and welcomed the Inspectorate’s new
approach to dispute resolution and engagement with public institutions.
In her remarks, the DIGG
clarified that the visit was not a fault-finding mission, but rather an
opportunity to strengthen collaboration, understand the concerns of staff and
promote the role of the Ombudsman as a public protector
She encouraged UWA staff to
appreciate the importance of teamwork, respect and effective leadership, noting
that leadership requires the ability to manage egos and emotions. She urged
staff to support their leaders, work collectively, keep personal emotions out
of the workplace and demonstrate commitment and love for their work.
The DIGG further encouraged UWA
to publicise and showcase its achievements so that the public can better
appreciate the Authority’s contribution to wildlife conservation, tourism and
national development.
The engagement reaffirmed the
commitment of both institutions to strengthening good governance,
accountability, effective service delivery and access to administrative
justice.