IG And Lct Bolster Partnership As Public Officers' Declaration Compliance Reaches 80%
July 9, 2026
The
Inspectorate of Government (IG) and the Leadership Code Tribunal (LCT) have reaffirmed
their commitment to tightening the noose around non-compliant public servants
following a significant boost in the 2026 declaration exercise.
During
a quarterly joint meeting today at the IG Headquarters, the two anti-corruption
entities reviewed institutional milestones, case management statistics and
enforcement strategies aimed at elevating integrity within the public service.
Deputy
Inspector General of Government, Dr. Patricia Achan Okiria, revealed that the
April 2026 Public Officers declaration exercise achieved an 80% compliance rate, a marked
improvement from the previous 2021 declaration cycle. Dr. Achan Okiria
attributed this milestone to the IG’s rigorous public sensitization, upgrades
to the electronic declaration system and the active deterrent presence of the
Tribunal.
Presenting
LCT’s status report, the Chairperson Dr.
Roselyn Karugonjo-Segawa highlighted substantial progress in resolving
asset-declaration breaches and clearing case backlogs.
Between
January and June 2026, the Tribunal cracked the whip on corrupt officials,
imposing sanctions in 27 matters
arising from a failure to declare assets. The disciplinary actions implemented
to serve as strong deterrents included:
a) Monetary fines ranging from UGX 600,000 to UGX 2,000,000.
b) Official orders for the payment of costs.
c) Demotions and the withholding
of emoluments where appropriate.
Both
institutions concluded the engagement with a unified stance on zero tolerance to
corruption.