Zadock Amanyisa | Tayari News
KAMPALA – The Inspector General of Government, Lady Justice Naluzze Aisha Batala, says her office has been able to recover over 2 billion Ugandan shillings in misappropriated funds in a period of six months.
Justice Naluzze made the revelation during her maiden press conference held at the Uganda Media Centre on Thursday, March 5, 2026. She said that out of 2billion, over 800 million was used to pay public servants whose salaries, gratuity of 2 billion, over 800 million was used to pay public servants whose salaries, gratuities, and pensions had been delayed.
“The Inspectorate recovered UGX 2,021,869,076 in misappropriated funds, and UGX 844,122,884 was paid to public officials who had been denied or delayed payment of their salaries, gratuity, and pensions.”
She informed the media that at least 378 out of 1,392 recommendations (27%) were implemented during the period, while 8 systemic investigations and 7 systems reviews were conducted to address structural weaknesses in public institutions. The Inspectorate also concluded 246 breach-of-code investigations and 927 verifications, and generated 27 cases through intelligence-led operations, reinforcing the shift toward proactive enforcement.
Naluzze was appointed in October 2025 by President Yoweri Museveni, and she was sworn in in November 2025 under the constitutional mandate of the Inspectorate of Government in alignment with the Inspectorate of Government Strategic Plan for FY 2025/26-2029/30.
“I set out a clear and focused agenda aimed at combating corruption and maladministration in the public sector and strengthening the inspectorate of government to be more effective, efficient, responsive and results-driven.” She said
Naluzze celebrated strengthening leadership oversight through visits to the Inspectorate of Government Regional Offices in Masaka, Mbarara, and Kabale to assess operational conditions.
“We conducted spot checks at the Mbarara, Masaka, and Kabale Regional Referral Hospitals. These inspections resulted in three arrests and brought to light critical service delivery gaps, including overcrowding, non-functional health equipment, shortages of essential medicines, and allegations of extortion by staff. The IG is following up on these matters with the relevant authorities to ensure they are addressed conclusively”
Explaining that she has set a clear target to increase the prosecution rate to at least 70% by the end of FY 2025/2026, the IG promised to prosecute public officials who will be found embezzling funds and abusing offices.
“If we get you, our first action is to ensure that you are prosecuted. Similarly, I am committed to ensuring that at least 50% of our recommendations are implemented. This will be achieved through strengthening follow-up mechanisms. I have also set targets to enhance our verification processes by introducing analytical tools and engaging specialised expertise, including financial analysts, to improve the quality and rigour of our verifications.” Naluzze told the press
She highlighted how she is renewing and deepening engagement with key stakeholders and development partners to improve coordination, eliminate duplication of efforts, mobilise resources, and ensure that the inspectorate is better equipped to effectively deliver on its mandate, adding that her focus will remain firmly on delivering impactful results.
The IG vowed to intensify prosecution-led investigations, with emphasis on high-profile and high-impact corruption cases to strengthen deterrence.
“We will deepen collaboration with other Anti-Corruption Agencies to enhance coordination and ensure a more unified and effective national response. We will promote a whole-of-government approach by supporting Ministries, Departments, Agencies, and Local Governments to mainstream Anti-Corruption measures into their plans, budgets, projects, and programmes. Our goal is not only to enforce the law but also to strengthen systems and prevent corruption before it occurs”