By Sudat Kaye
The Inspector General of Government has directed the interdiction of Uganda Registration Services Bureau Registrar General Mercy Kainobwisho and three other senior officials as investigations into allegations of corruption at the agency get underway.
In a statement dated 18 August 2026, Inspector General of Government Lady Justice Naluzze Aisha Batala said Kainobwisho is being investigated over allegations of embezzlement of government funds, abuse of office, institutional mismanagement, money laundering and maladministration at URSB.
The IGG has directed Justice and Constitutional Affairs Minister Norbert Mao to immediately interdict Kainobwisho to allow investigations to proceed without interference.
The IGG said the interdiction is intended to protect the integrity of the investigations and is in the public interest.
Mao has also been directed, in consultation with the URSB Board, to put in place interim arrangements to ensure the functions of the Registrar General continue during the interdiction.
The IGG has also ordered the suspension of a residential Executive Training programme for URSB staff that was scheduled to run from 16 to 21 August at the National Leadership Institute in Kyankwanzi.
The training will remain suspended until the investigations are concluded or further guidance is issued.
In a separate directive, URSB Board Chairperson Rt. Hon. Butagira Francis has been instructed to interdict three senior officials pending investigations into allegations of corruption.
They are Deputy Registrar General Aganya Alex, Commissioner for ICT and Innovations Kwesiga Arthur, and Assistant Commissioner for Business Registration Services Kule Walid.
The Board Chairperson has been directed to put in place interim arrangements to ensure continuity of services following the interdictions.
The IGG has also directed the URSB Board, management and staff to cooperate with investigators and provide the necessary support for the investigations.
The Inspectorate says the action is based on its powers under Article 230 of the Constitution and Section 13(6) of the Inspectorate of Government Act.
