The Inspector General of Government, Lady Justice Aisha Naluuze, has revealed that more than 241,000 public officers successfully declared their incomes, assets, and liabilities during the April 2026 declaration exercise conducted under the Leadership Code Act.
According to Justice Naluuze, the declaration exercise is a legal requirement under the Leadership Code Act, enacted in 2002 and later amended in 2017 and 2021, aimed at strengthening good governance and combating corruption in public service.
Speaking about the exercise, Naluuze said the declaration period ran from April 1 to April 30, 2026, with a total of 302,800 public officers registered on the Inspectorate of Government Uganda online declaration system. Out of these, 241,230 officers submitted their declarations, while 61,570 had not complied by the close of the exercise.
She noted that the previous declaration exercise in 2021 had been disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in a 75 percent compliance rate after 185,000 out of 202,140 public officers declared their assets.
To improve the 2026 exercise, the Inspectorate harmonized data with the Office of the Public Service and updated the IG online declaration system to enhance efficiency and accuracy. Focal persons and IT support teams were also appointed across ministries, departments, agencies, and local governments to assist public officers during the process.
Naluuze further explained that graduate trainees were deployed to regional offices to provide technical support, while stakeholders including tribunal staff, IT personnel, and institutional focal persons received training on declaration procedures before the exercise commenced.
The Inspector General of Government said nationwide sensitization campaigns were conducted through television, radio programs, social media, and field outreach activities to increase awareness among public officers.
Despite the progress made, Naluuze acknowledged several challenges during the exercise, including late submissions, technical system interruptions, limited internet connectivity in rural areas, inadequate digital skills among some officers, and resistance from certain public officials.
She revealed that the Inspectorate plans to amend standing orders to make declaration mandatory for public service virees and will intensify enforcement measures against non-compliance. Cases involving failure to declare will be referred to the Leadership Code Tribunal for appropriate action.
Naluuze also disclosed that the Inspectorate will use an e-verification tool to identify high-risk public officers and investigate possible inconsistencies in declared incomes, assets, and liabilities.
She called upon the public to support enforcement efforts by reporting public officers suspected of possessing unexplained wealth, undeclared assets, or exhibiting extravagant lifestyles inconsistent with their known income sources.
The IGG thanked public officers, accounting officers, Inspectorate staff, institutional stakeholders, graduate trainees, and the media for contributing to the success of the April 2026 declaration exercise and urged continued collaboration in promoting accountability and transparency.
