The Inspectorate of Government (IGG), Office of the Auditor General (OAG), and Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority (PPDA) have jointly approved a five-year Anti-Corruption Campaign aimed at strengthening accountability and reducing corruption in public service.
The plan was approved during a Heads of Institutions meeting held at the IGG headquarters on Monday, marking a renewed commitment by the three government watchdogs to work together in the fight against corruption.
The five-year strategy is intended to bring together existing anti-corruption efforts into one coordinated national campaign focused on stronger enforcement, public involvement, and improved transparency.
Speaking at the launch, the IGG, Lady Justice Naluzze Aisha Batala, praised the joint team for developing what she described as a clear roadmap to eliminate corruption.
“It is a very bold plan and I have no doubt it will strengthen our effort in the elimination of corruption,” the IGG said.
The plan includes pushing for laws on asset recovery and witness protection, enforcing existing anti-corruption laws, and promoting integrity education in schools and universities.
It also seeks to increase citizen participation by involving youth, women, civil society, and local communities in the anti-corruption campaign.
To improve transparency and public trust, the institutions will introduce campaign scorecards, regular progress reports, and mid- and end-term evaluations.
By 2030, the agencies expect the plan to reduce financial losses caused by corruption, improve accountability in public service delivery, and strengthen enforcement through visible sanctions and asset recovery.
Edward Akol, the Auditor General welcomed the collaboration, saying it will improve public service accountability.
“I would like to appreciate the members for this collaboration. It is a very big step in tackling corruption. The anti-corruption plan is timely and will enhance our effort in pursuit for an accountable public service”.
PPDA Executive Director Benson Turamye said the partnership has already changed how the institutions work together.
“Before this collaboration, institutions used to work independently and we didn’t know each other. But we have achieved a lot and this anti-corruption plan is one of the many achievements that we are celebrating”.
