The Inspector General of Government (IGG), Lady Justice Naluzze Aisha Batala, and the Auditor General, Edward Akol, have held a closed-door meeting to discuss strategies for curbing corruption across government entities, which is estimated to cost the country up to Shs 10 trillion annually.
During the meeting, both leaders emphasized that collaboration between their institutions has improved information sharing, reduced duplication of efforts, and enhanced efficiency in the use of public resources—measures that could save taxpayers significant sums.
Mr. Akol congratulated Justice Naluzze on her appointment and praised the long-standing cordial working relationship between the two offices.
In response, the IGG reaffirmed her commitment to sustaining and strengthening this collaboration to promote transparency and accountability in public service.
Civil society organizations, religious leaders, and opposition politicians have long criticized the selective implementation of anti-corruption laws, noting that weak political will often leads to impunity and uneven enforcement despite Uganda’s modern legislative framework.
Transparency International’s 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index indicates that Uganda’s corruption ranking has fluctuated significantly over the years, averaging 120.93 between 1996 and 2024.
The country reached its highest recorded corruption rank of 151 in 2016 and its lowest of 43 in 1996.
Both the IGG and Auditor General underscored the need for a united, coordinated approach to tackle corruption effectively and restore public confidence in government institutions.
