IGG Hands Over Bi-Annual Performance Report
The Inspector General of Government (IGG), Beti Kamya, has disclosed that only Shs2.3 billion was recovered from corrupt individuals between January and June 2024, despite Shs15.7 billion being recommended for recovery.
Kamya made this revelation while presenting the Bi-Annual Performance Report, where she highlighted that Uganda loses approximately Shs10 trillion annually to corruption, accounting for over 44% of the country’s annual revenue collections.
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In response, Speaker of Parliament Anita Among urged Kamya to strengthen relationships with the public and amplify awareness campaigns to tackle corruption more effectively.
This followed Kamya’s report of an increase in the number of complaints filed, which rose to 1,657 between January and July 2024, compared to 1,276 complaints filed between July and December 2023.
The IGG attributed the rise in complaints to greater public engagement and efforts to encourage Ugandans to report corruption cases.
Kamya also expressed concern over the widespread corruption in the recruitment for government jobs. She revealed that the Inspectorate conducted research on the extent and cost of corruption in recruitment processes across 20 districts, focusing on district service commissions.
The findings confirmed rampant corruption in these recruitment processes. Additionally, research was conducted on the potential benefits of outsourcing recruitment to private firms, following complaints about irregularities in government hiring practices.
In her remarks, Kamya emphasised the importance of public participation in the fight against corruption. "During the reporting period, the Inspectorate of Government prioritised prevention of corruption as a key strategy.
We invite the public to join this war against corruption and recognise themselves as victims of it," she stated.
The IGG reiterated the need for collective action, urging Ugandans to be vigilant and report corruption to aid in the fight against the vice.
