New IGG Officers Told to Act Without Fear or Favour

What the report says

Uganda’s Inspector General of Government, Lady Justice Naluzze Aisha Batala, has told newly recruited Inspectorate officers to carry out their duties with integrity, professionalism and impartiality as they join the country’s anti-corruption effort. According to Nile Post, she delivered the message during a five-day induction programme at the Civil Service College in Jinja.

Batala said the officers should avoid conduct that could weaken public confidence, including missed deadlines, poor records management, mishandling official information and ignoring established procedures. She also noted that corruption is changing with technology, meaning officers need to keep improving their knowledge and skills as they work.

The IGG emphasized teamwork, mutual respect and personal responsibility, and said the public expects the Inspectorate to be fair and to act without fear or favour. Civil Service College Uganda Commissioner Savia Mugwanya also encouraged the recruits to apply what they learn during the training and serve as examples of good public service.

The induction, which began on August 31, is meant to familiarize the officers with the Inspectorate’s mandate, systems, values and professional expectations. More broadly, the remarks highlight the role of the IGG in promoting accountability and strengthening trust in public institutions, especially as corruption complaints remain a major issue in Uganda.