The Inspector General of Government (IGG), Lady Justice Naluzze Aisha Batala, has called on stakeholders to expedite the completion and implementation of the draft Anti-Corruption (Confiscation and Recovery Orders) Rules, 2026, saying the regulations are critical to strengthening Uganda’s ability to recover assets acquired through corruption.
Speaking at the closing session of the National Validation Workshop held at the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority (PPDA) headquarters on Nakasero Road in Kampala, the IGG described the proposed Rules as a significant step towards enhancing the effectiveness of asset recovery and enforcement mechanisms in the country.
Justice Naluzze noted that the Rules will establish the procedures required to operationalise Section 73 of the Anti-Corruption Act and provide guidance to courts and relevant institutions on the issuance, enforcement, and management of confiscation and recovery orders.
According to the IGG, the absence of clear procedures has, for years, hindered the management of confiscated property, enforcement of recovery measures, and administration of recovered assets.
She said the introduction of the Rules would strengthen anti-corruption efforts by ensuring that individuals implicated in corruption do not continue to benefit from illicitly acquired wealth.
“Corruption deprives citizens of resources meant for essential public services, and effective asset recovery is a key mechanism for restoring public trust and ensuring that illicit gains do not remain in the hands of wrongdoers,” Justice Naluzze said.
She added that the proposed regulations would also enhance Uganda’s compliance with international and regional anti-corruption obligations, including commitments under the United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC).
The IGG further called for continued collaboration among government agencies, development partners, and other stakeholders to ensure the Rules are finalised and implemented without delay.
She emphasized that strengthening asset recovery mechanisms is not only critical in deterring corruption but also in safeguarding public resources and promoting accountability in public service.
