IGG Flags Off Anti-Corruption Caravan To Bunyoro, Calls For Greater Citizen Participation In The Fight Against Corruption
June 19, 2026
The Inspector General of
Government (IGG), Lady Justice Naluzze Aisha Batala, has officially flagged off
the Anti-Corruption Caravan to the Bunyoro Sub-Region, calling upon citizens to
take a more active role in promoting accountability and reporting corruption.
The flag-off ceremony was held
this morning at the offices of ActionAid International Uganda in Kansanga.
Speaking at the event, the IGG
commended ActionAid International Uganda and its partners for fostering
collaboration among key stakeholders in the fight against corruption and
promoting good governance.
"Today's event is more than
the launch of a Caravan. It is a reaffirmation of our shared commitment to
protecting public resources, strengthening accountability systems, and ensuring
that development reaches the people for whom it is intended," she said.
The IGG noted that corruption
continues to undermine Uganda's social and economic transformation by diverting
resources intended for public services and development. She emphasised that
every shilling lost to corruption translates into missed opportunities for
citizens through unbuilt schools, inadequate healthcare services, poor
infrastructure and diminished livelihood opportunities.
She stressed that the fight
against corruption cannot be left to enforcement agencies alone and called for
increased citizen participation in promoting transparency and accountability.
"The Inspectorate of
Government recognises that while investigation and prosecution remain
important, lasting success can only be achieved when citizens actively
participate in demanding accountability and integrity from public officials and
institutions," she said.
The Anti-Corruption Caravan is
intended to create direct engagement between accountability institutions and
citizens through community dialogues, public awareness campaigns, media
engagements, barazas and joint monitoring activities. The initiative aims to
raise awareness about corruption prevention, strengthen public oversight and
encourage citizens to report corruption and maladministration.
The Caravan will traverse the
districts of Kiryandongo, Masindi, Buliisa, Kagadi, Kikuube, Hoima District,
and Hoima City.
Addressing the people of Bunyoro
and Uganda at large, Lady Justice Naluzze underscored the critical role
citizens play in combating corruption.
"You are the first line of
defence against corruption. Your vigilance, courage, and willingness to report
wrongdoing are indispensable in building a society founded on integrity,
justice and accountability," she said.
The IGG also acknowledged the
important role played by the media in promoting transparency and public
awareness, describing it as a vital bridge between institutions and citizens.
She urged media practitioners to continue supporting anti-corruption efforts by
amplifying messages and outcomes from the Caravan.
Action Aid International Country
Director, Mr. Samuel Ntale challenged leaders and institutions to turn
anti-corruption commitments into tangible results.
“Citizens are watching. We expect
action, not rhetoric; prosecution, not protection,” he said.
The Anti-Corruption Caravan is a
collaborative initiative aimed at strengthening citizen engagement and
enhancing public oversight of service delivery, thereby contributing to
improved governance and sustainable development in Uganda.