Exploring the Efficiency of the Inspectorate of Government in Anti-Corruption Regime in Uganda

Matial Andrew

School of Law Kampala International University, Uganda

ABSTRACT

The inspectorate of government has put a big fight to end corruption in Uganda. However, due to a number of challenges the inspectorate of government (IG) has failed to end the vice of corruption in Uganda. Using the doctrinal methodology of research, this study explores the effectiveness of the inspectorate of government in the fight against corruption and the challenges faced by the same in executing its mandate. It is in this light the article calls for anti-corruption efforts to focus on preventing and eliminating root causes of corruption, and government’s capacity to detect corruption and sanction corrupt practices should also be strengthened. Also, since IG is a national cross-cutting institution responsible for three -major functions of promoting good governance, preventing and combating corruption and enforcement of the Leadership Code of Conduct, each of these functions should be funded as a separate vote. It is equally recommended for the process of establishing   Leadership Code Tribunal to be expedited. This will among other things not only make the enforcement of the Code more effective but it will also encourage the leaders to comply with the Code. Finally, the parliament should amend the IG Act in order for the IG to attain corporate status. The amendment will give powers to the IG to sue or be sued in its own names this will mean that the IG won’t wait for the office of the AG to represent it, where its reports are challenged in judicial review. Importantly, all government institutions must have a proper record keeping and retrieval system and Government should provide its Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) with necessary tools to ensure that this is done.

Keywords: Anti-corruption Act, Character modification, Corruption, Inspectorate of government, public conduct.

CITE AS: Matial Andrew (2024). Exploring the Efficiency of the Inspectorate of Government in Anti-Corruption Regime in Uganda. IAA Journal of Arts and Humanities 11(2):22-30. https://doi.org/10.59298/IAAJAH/2024/11.2230.33