Kampala, Uganda | The Inspector General of Government (IGG), Lady Justice Naluzze Aisha Batala, has revealed that the Inspectorate of Government recovered more than UGX 2 bn in misappropriated public funds between July and December 2025 as it intensified investigations and enforcement actions against corruption.
Batala said during the six-month period, the Inspectorate registered 1,516 complaints, of which 1,151 cases (75%) were sanctioned for action.
Addressing journalists at the Uganda Media Centre in Kampala on Thursday, Batala noted that 308 corruption cases and 330 Ombudsman matters were investigated and concluded, including 14 high-profile corruption cases.
She added that the Inspectorate recovered UGX 2,021,869,076 from misappropriated public funds. In addition, UGX 844,122,884 was paid to public officials whose salaries, gratuities and pensions had previously been delayed or denied.
Batala further revealed that 378 out of 1,392 recommendations (27%) issued by the Inspectorate were implemented during the reporting period.
The anti-corruption body also conducted eight systemic investigations and seven systems reviews aimed at addressing structural weaknesses within public institutions.
According to Batala, the Inspectorate concluded 246 breach-of-code investigations and 927 verifications, while 27 cases were generated through intelligence-led operations, reflecting a shift toward proactive enforcement.
She explained that upon assuming office, she prioritised improving complaints registration and feedback mechanisms to the public by strengthening the Inspectorate’s call centre and streamlining internal case-handling processes.
Batala added that reforms had been initiated to improve institutional efficiency, reduce investigation delays and shorten case turnaround time.
She emphasised the importance of automation, digitisation and digital transformation in modernising the operations of the Inspectorate, noting that investigators had been directed to prioritise high-impact cases and adopt prosecution-led investigations.
The Inspectorate has also expanded its focus to include money laundering investigations, which Batala said would strengthen deterrence against corruption.
Batala further said leadership oversight had been strengthened through visits to Inspectorate regional offices in Masaka, Mbarara and Kabale to assess operational conditions.
During the visits, the Inspectorate conducted spot checks at regional referral hospitals in the three areas, which resulted in three arrests and exposed several service delivery challenges.
These included overcrowding, non-functional medical equipment, shortages of essential medicines and allegations of extortion by health workers.
Batala said the Inspectorate was following up the findings with the relevant authorities to ensure the issues are addressed.
Looking ahead, she said the Inspectorate aims to increase its prosecution rate to at least 70% by the end of the 2025/2026 financial year.
She also pledged to ensure that at least 50% of the institution’s recommendations are implemented through strengthened follow-up mechanisms.
Batala added that the Inspectorate would enhance verification processes by introducing analytical tools and engaging specialised expertise, including financial analysts, to improve the quality and rigour of investigations.
She said the institution would continue implementing priorities outlined in its Strategic Plan for FY 2025/2026–2029/2030, with a focus on handling high-profile and high-impact corruption cases.
Batala also noted that the Inspectorate would deepen collaboration with other anti-corruption agencies and promote a whole-of-government approach by supporting ministries, departments, agencies and local governments to integrate anti-corruption measures into their plans, budgets and programmes.
