IGG Calls For Swift Finalisation Of Anti-Corruption Confiscation And Recovery Rules
June 16, 2026
The Inspector General of Government (IGG),
Lady Justice Naluzze Aisha Batala, has called for the expeditious finalisation
and implementation of the draft Anti-Corruption (Confiscation and Recovery
Orders) Rules, 2026, describing them as a critical step in strengthening
Uganda’s asset recovery framework and the fight against corruption.
Speaking at the closing of the National
Validation Workshop on the draft Rules at the PPDA Head Office on Nakasero
Road, the IGG commended members of the Inter-Agency Forum Legal Task Force and
key stakeholders for their dedication in developing the regulations. The IGG
noted that the Rules will provide the long-awaited procedural framework needed
to operationalise Section 73 of the Anti-Corruption Act, enabling courts and
other relevant institutions to effectively implement confiscation and recovery
orders.
Lady Justice Naluzze observed that the absence
of clear procedural rules has created challenges in managing confiscation proceedings,
administering recovered assets, and ensuring consistent enforcement of asset
recovery measures. Once enacted, the Rules are expected to close these gaps and
strengthen one of the most powerful tools available to anti-corruption
agencies.
Emphasising the broader significance of the
Rules, the IGG stated that corruption deprives citizens of resources meant for
essential public services and that effective asset recovery is a key mechanism
for restoring public trust and ensuring that illicit gains do not remain in the
hands of wrongdoers.
She further noted that the Rules will help
Uganda meet its obligations under international and regional anti-corruption
instruments, including the United Nations Convention Against Corruption
(UNCAC), while demonstrating the country’s commitment to accountability and
good governance.
Calling for continued collaboration, the IGG
urged all stakeholders to take ownership of the Rules and support their
implementation once promulgated.