The Inspectorate of Government has launched a new declaration exercise targeting 35,000 public officers, marking a significant expansion in Uganda’s efforts to enforce accountability across the public service.
Speaking of the April 2026 declaration period, Deputy Inspector General of Government Patricia Achan said the exercise will focus on public officers at lower levels of government, following last year’s compliance drive among top leaders.
“Previously, when we handled leaders, the response was good—about 90%,” Achan noted. That earlier phase revealed an important lesson: many non-compliant officials had actually filled in their forms but failed to complete the final submission process.
The new phase shifts attention to a broader group—public servants earning salaries and benefits from the government—who are now legally required to declare their income, assets, and liabilities under Section 5 of the Leadership Code Act.
The declaration process will be conducted online via the IGG portal, where officers are expected to log in, fill out their details, review entries carefully, and submit. Achan emphasized that failure to click “submit” remains a common but critical mistake.
“This time, we are urging officers to review and ensure they complete the process fully. Submission is what validates the declaration,” she stressed.
The Inspectorate has also deployed institutional focal persons across ministries, departments, and agencies, alongside 16 regional offices, to support officers during the process.
Achan warned against last-minute submissions, citing risks such as system overload, forgotten passwords, and missed deadlines. Instead, she encouraged early compliance to ensure a smooth process.
The declaration exercise is not merely administrative—it is a legal obligation. Officers must disclose all sources of income, including salaries, allowances, and business earnings, as well as assets such as property, vehicles, shares, livestock, and cash. Liabilities, including loans and mortgages, must also be declared.