IGG, OAG and PPDA Unite in Five-Year Plan to Combat Corruption in Uganda

By Skika Reporter

Uganda’s key accountability institutions — the Inspectorate of Government (IGG), Office of the Auditor General (OAG), and the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority (PPDA) — have jointly unveiled a five-year strategy aimed at intensifying the fight against corruption.

The plan was endorsed during a high-level meeting held Tuesday at the IG headquarters in Kampala, bringing together heads of the three institutions. It marks a shift from fragmented efforts to a unified, results-driven national framework designed to strengthen accountability across the public sector.

The Inspector General of Government, Aisha Naluzze Bagala, described the initiative as a decisive move toward improving transparency and governance. She expressed confidence that the coordinated approach would significantly boost efforts to eliminate corruption.

The roadmap outlines several priorities, including reinforcing legal and institutional frameworks, promoting asset recovery and witness protection laws, and ensuring consistent enforcement of anti-corruption measures. It also emphasizes public participation, with targeted engagement of youth, women, civil society, and local communities, alongside integrating integrity education into schools and universities.

To ensure accountability, the plan introduces robust monitoring tools such as performance scorecards, mid-term and final evaluations, and regular public reporting.

Uganda continues to face substantial losses due to corruption, with estimates from oversight bodies indicating annual losses exceeding Shs10 trillion. By 2030, the institutions aim to significantly reduce these losses, improve public service delivery, and strengthen enforcement mechanisms.

Auditor General Edward Akol hailed the collaboration as a major milestone, noting that the joint effort comes at a critical time in the push for a more accountable public service.

Meanwhile, PPDA Executive Director Benson Turamye highlighted the progress made in inter-agency cooperation, recalling that the institutions previously operated in isolation. He said the new plan reflects growing coordination and shared commitment to tackling corruption.

The meeting was also attended by senior officials, including Deputy IGG Anne Twinomugisha Muhairwe and IG Secretary Rose Kafeero, underscoring the broad institutional backing behind the initiative.