The Deputy Inspector General of Government (IGG), Patricia Achan Okiria, has urged all public servants to declare their income, assets and liabilities ahead of the April 30, 2026 deadline, warning that there will be no extension.
Dr. Okiria issued the warning on Tuesday while launching a sensitisation campaign in Kabale District aimed at boosting compliance ahead of the five-year declaration cycle under the Leadership Code Act.
She said the campaign targets all public officers, reminding them of their legal obligation to submit declarations to the Inspectorate of Government.
“The law does not provide room for extension. Public servants must use the remaining time to declare their assets,” she said.
Dr. Okiria noted that compliance levels in Kabale remain low, saying many public servants had not fully submitted their declarations.
She emphasised that the exercise is critical for strengthening transparency and accountability in public service.
“Why should someone declare? It is a responsibility. We are building trust and promoting transparency so that people know the worth of their leaders. We hold positions in trust of the people, and it is important that Ugandans build confidence in public servants,” she said.
She also acknowledged operational challenges, including slow digital systems, but insisted that officers must still comply within the stipulated timeline.
Meanwhile, Kabale District Chief Administrative Officer Robert Mugabe said many public servants are struggling with the declaration process due to limited digital literacy and connectivity challenges.
He noted that network limitations in the mountainous district are affecting online submissions, while some officers still lack access to smartphones.
“Our public servants, a big number, are still analogue. There is poor turnout in this exercise because many still lack knowledge about it,” Mugabe said.
The Inspectorate of Government has been conducting nationwide sensitisation campaigns to improve compliance ahead of the 2026 declaration deadline, which is part of Uganda’s broader anti-corruption and accountability framework.