Can the IGG unearth culprit for the mess at Isimba dam? NEWS ANALYSIS | THE INDEPENDENT | Inspector General of Government (IGG), Beti Kamya commenced a probe into shoddy work at the 183MW-Isimba hydro power dam. The IGG’s intervention comes after several years of demands for accountability by a section …
Read More »Shadow Cabinet demands IGG probe of alleged sh100M payout to MPs
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Shadow Cabinet has demanded an investigation by the Inspector General of Government (IGG) into the alleged sh100 million payout to Members of Parliament from classified expenditure, describing the transaction as “organized corruption” orchestrated by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni.Speaking at a press conference held on …
Read More »IGG orders dismissal of Bugweri Natural Resources Officer over forged academic documents
Bugweri, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The office of the Inspectorate of Government has directed the Bugweri Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), William Makune, to expedite the dismissal of Fredrick Womakuyu from his position as District Natural Resources Officer over alleged lack of requisite academic qualifications. In an April 7th, 2025 letter, …
Read More »DEPUTY IGG: I can’t get a job of my choice
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Deputy Inspector General of Government Dr. Patricia Achan Okiria has opened up on her struggles to find jobs of her choice in the country despite applying for numerous positions. Speaking to Uganda Radio Network in an interview over the weekend from …
Read More »Zimbabwe Human Rights body concludes Uganda visit, impressed by IG CMS
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A delegation from the Zimbabwe Human Right Commission (ZHRC) has concluded a three-day learning visit to Uganda, with a commitment to tap into the technical skills of the Inspectorate of Government (IG) to automate their systems back home. This followed a session on Tuesday afternoon, …
Read More »IGG sets March 2025 for politicians’ wealth declaration
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Inspector General of Government (IGG), Beti Olive Kamya Turwomwe, has announced that all politicians in Uganda must declare their wealth and assets in March 2025. The mandatory exercise will run from March 1 to March 31. Speaking at a press briefing in Kampala, …
Read More »Deputy IGG accused of environmental degradation, torturing police officer
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Anne Twinomugisha Muhairwe, the Deputy Inspector General of Government is under the spotlight for alleged environmental degradation, abuse of power, and torture following an incident involving Alex Katungi, a police officer from the environmental police unit. In a complaint addressed to Inspector General of …
Read More »IGG calls on broadcasters to take active role in anti-corruption campaign
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Inspector General of Government (IGG), Beti Olive Kamya, has urged broadcasters in Eastern Uganda to take an active role in the fight against corruption by using their platforms to highlight its dangers and impact on the country’s development. Kamya made the call on Tuesday …
Read More »2024 CENSUS ERRORS: IGG to investigate UBOS
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Inspector General of Government (IGG) Betty Kamya, has said that they are investigating the Uganda Bureau of Statistics-UBOS regarding inconsistencies in the 2024 census results. Speaking to journalists on Thursday in preparation for International Ombudsman Day, Kamya said that the inspectorate has picked interest in …
Read More »IGG orders interdiction Of Soroti University officials
SOROTI, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Inspectorate of Government (IG) has ordered the interdiction of three Soroti University officials for allegedly causing financial loss of UGX 464,693,000 to the institution. The officials are Robert Magemeso, the Bursar, Abdallah Oyare Shaban, the Deputy Secretary, and Francis Elyebu, the Principal Estates Officer. …
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