The Inspector General of Government (IGG),
Lady Justice Naluzze Aisha Batala, has revealed that the new jointly approved a five-year Anti-corruption Campaign (ACC) is set to significantly strengthen the fight against corruption across the country.
“It is a very bold plan and I have no doubt it will strengthen our effort in the elimination of corruption,” she said.
Justice Batala made the remarks at the launch of the Inspectorate of Government (IG), Office of the Auditor General (OAG), and the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority (PPDA) joint five-year anti-corruption plan to strengthen accountability across the public sector, at the IG Headquarters in Kampala on Monday.
Lady Justice Batala, further applauded the joint team from the three institutions for crafting a clear and purposeful roadmap to eliminate corruption.
The Auditor General Mr. Edward Akol, noted that the five year plan is timely.
“I would like to appreciate the members for this collaboration. It is a very big step in tackling corruption. The anti-corruption plan is timely and will enhance our effort in pursuit for an accountable public service” he said.
The Executive Director PPDA Mr. Benson Turamye said, “Before this collaboration, institutions used to work independently and we didn’t know each other. But we have achieved a lot and this anti-corruption plan is one of the many achievements that we are celebrating”.
The five-year anti-corruption plan is designed to consolidate existing efforts and transform them into a comprehensive, results-oriented national movement against corruption.
Its strategic objectives among others include strengthening legal and institutional frameworks by advocating for laws on asset recovery and witness protection while ensuring consistent enforcement of existing provisions, deepening citizen engagement and behavior change by empowering youth, women, civil society, and local communities, as well as integrating integrity education into schools and universities.
It also prioritises strengthening monitoring, evaluation, and learning by introducing campaign scorecards, conducting mid- and end-term evaluations, and ensuring that progress reports are made public to rebuild trust.
By 2030, the implementation of this plan is expected to yield measurable results.
These include a reduction in annual financial losses to corruption, greater transparency and accountability in public service delivery, improved enforcement of laws with visible sanctions and asset recovery measures, and enhanced public awareness.
These interventions are designed to reshape public perception, lift Uganda’s standing on global benchmarks like the Corruption Perceptions Index, and rebuild trust between citizens and the state
