By Inspector General of Government (IGG) Betty Olive Namisango Kamya has called on all Ugandans to adopt people-centered strategies in the fight against corruption, stressing that protecting human dignity must be at the core of anti-corruption efforts.
While addressing the press at the Uganda Media Centre on Friday, Kamya said this year’s commemoration of the African Anti-Corruption Day, marked under the theme “Promoting Human Dignity in the Fight Against Corruption,” serves as a reminder that corruption is not just a legal or financial issue, but one that directly affects the well-being of citizens.
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“Corruption robs people of essential services, undermines justice, and violates human dignity. We must place people at the centre of our efforts,” Kamya emphasized.
Uganda, which ratified the African Union Convention on Preventing and Combating Corruption in 2007, joins other African nations in observing July 11 as a day to reflect and take stock of progress made in tackling corruption. Kamya noted that the Inspectorate of Government had made significant progress, investigating 2,218 cases of corruption in 2024, recovering UGX 6.8 billion in cash and assets, and securing a 40.6% conviction rate at the Anti-Corruption Court.
Additionally, the Leadership Code Tribunal recorded a 94.7% conviction rate, with 1,204 public officers facing administrative sanctions. Despite these gains, Kamya expressed concern over Uganda’s continued losses to corruption, estimated at UGX 10 trillion annually, which she said is a threat to national development and public trust.
She pledged that her office will intensify recovery of stolen public funds, enhance citizen engagement, and increase protection for whistleblowers and victims of corruption.
According to the African Union, the continent loses an estimated $140 billion annually to corruption. Transparency International’s 2024 index ranked Uganda with a low score of 26 out of 100, indicating a need for strengthened enforcement and public vigilance.
Kamya urged citizens to be active participants in the anti-corruption fight. “Let’s all say no to corruption,” she said. “Demand accountability. Report wrongdoing. Together, we can restore dignity and integrity to our public institutions.”
The IGG concluded her address by reaffirming the Inspectorate’s commitment to a Uganda where honesty, justice, and transparency prevail.
