Tag Archives: IG

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & URN | Inspectorate of Government (IG) and the Attorney General’s office have dismissed allegations of abuse of office and corruption leveled against the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) Board, and okayed the ongoing restructuring and phasing out of the position of directors. “… we hold the …

Kalungu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ahmed Nyombi Mukiibi, the Kalungu district LCV chairperson has petitioned the Inspectorate of Government-IG to investigate the construction of the Lwera roadside market in Lukaya town council. Nyombi is concerned that the Shillings 3.75 billion market has been boycotted by the targeted vendors citing poor …

Terego, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Three officials working in Terego district have been arrested for allegedly soliciting a bribe worth 5.2 million Shillings from a food supplier. The suspects are Viola Bako, the health assistant of CIlio health centre III, William Bayo, the health assistant of Abajio health centre II …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Inspectorate of Government-IG is keeping secret the names of corrupt officials to give them room to find means of recovering stolen money and returning it to the government without facing public scrutiny and court battles. Speaking to URN, the IG Spokesperson Ali Muniira explained that …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Inspectorate of Government (IG) has recommended the dismissal of three officials from the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) in Lamwo District implicated in the mismanagement of Shillings 1.2 billion. They are Julius Kamuza, the settlement Commandant, Byasali Kabi the Protection officer, and …

Amuru, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Inspectorate of Government (IG) has directed Amuru district Chief Administrative Officer to take disciplinary action against the district fisheries officer for uttering false Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) results. The directive comes nearly two years after the IG recommended the sacking of Rogers Baguma, after …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Inspectorate of Government-IG has warned local leaders in Acholi sub region against using government funds to contribute to the funeral of the late Speaker of Parliament Jacob Oulanyah who breathed his last in Seattle, US. This follows a resolution by LCV chairpersons in districts …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Inspectorate of Government- IG is seeking a law that will give the government powers to confiscate property acquired by public officials who have embezzled funds. The Leadership Code Act as amended (2021) requires political leaders and public officers to declare their wealth within three …

Amuria, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Inspectorate of Government-IG has arrested the councilor representing Persons with Disabilities-PWDs in Amuria district council. Charles Engoru Echemu, also former district council speaker in Amuria district was arrested on Thursday for allegedly causing financial loss to the government. Echemu is accused of refusing to …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ugandan government loses 20 trillion Shillings every year through corruption, according to a survey conducted by the Inspectorate of Government. The Deputy Inspector General of Government (IGG) Anne Muheirwe Twinomugisha, says that the inspectorate, together with the German Society for International Co-operation, conducted a …