IG Holds Annual General Staff Meeting 2026
July 20, 2026
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The Inspectorate of Government (IG) on 17th July,
2026, convened its Annual General Staff Meeting under the theme, "Refining
Our Methods; Renewing Our Resolve to Fight Corruption."
The meeting provided an opportunity for staff to
reflect on the institution's strategic direction and align their work methods
with its prosecution-led investigations approach.
It also served as a platform to reaffirm the
Inspectorate's shared commitment to delivering impactful, results-driven
anti-corruption efforts.
Staff were challenged to embrace innovation, remain
purpose-driven, and continually seek better ways of fulfilling the
Inspectorate's mandate in an evolving corruption landscape.
As such, staff are expected to remain resolute,
vigilant, and equal to the task by harnessing technology and innovative
investigative tools to effectively detect, investigate, and combat this vice.
The advice was both timely and pertinent, particularly
in light of the increasingly sophisticated methods employed by corrupt
individuals to misappropriate public resources.
Addressing the gathering, the Inspector General of
Government (IGG), Lady Justice Naluzze Aisha Batala, underscored the central
role of ethics in building and sustaining strong institutions.
She noted that integrity is the foundation of public
confidence, warning that without ethical values, institutions risk losing the
trust of the people they serve.
Delivering the keynote address, Hon. Justice Lawrence
Gidudu, Head of the Jinja Circuit, called on the Inspectorate's leadership to
adopt and implement innovative anti-corruption strategies capable of countering
the increasingly sophisticated methods employed by corrupt individuals.
As part of its continued transformation, the IG is
rolling out a digital strategy designed to strengthen investigations and
enhance the efficiency of handling high-profile corruption cases, reinforcing
its commitment to a smarter, more effective fight against corruption.
As the new financial year begins, the IG looks ahead
with renewed resolve to strengthen anti-corruption strategies that prioritize
prosecution-led investigations, ensuring that those who engage in corruption
are held accountable for their actions.
These efforts will also intensify the recovery of
stolen public funds, reinforcing the commitment to safeguarding national
resources and upholding integrity in public service.