KAMPALA — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has named Lady Justice Aisha Naluzze Batala as the new Inspector General of Government (IGG), replacing Hon. Beti Olive Namisango Kamya. Kamya’s four-year tenure officially concluded on Tuesday evening.
The announcement, made via a State House statement, confirms that Justice Batala’s appointment is effective immediately, pending vetting and approval by Parliament.
In exercising his constitutional authority, the President stated, “In exercise of the powers vested in me under Article 223 (4) of the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, I have appointed Lady Justice Aisha Naluzze Batala as the new Inspector General of Government.”
Justice Batala is a seasoned High Court judge with over two decades of judicial experience. She is expected to bring renewed energy and judicial integrity to the country’s top anti-corruption office.
Justice Batala succeeds Hon. Beti Kamya, who had served as IGG since July 2021. During her term, Kamya spearheaded prominent public accountability campaigns, including “Corruption Begins with Me,” and launched initiatives aimed at strengthening local government oversight and citizen participation in the fight against graft.
The IGG position is one of Uganda’s most powerful and sensitive constitutional offices, mandated to promote good governance, investigate corruption, and enforce the Leadership Code Act.
If confirmed by Parliament, Justice Batala will become the third woman to hold the office, following Justice Faith Mwondha and Hon. Beti Kamya. Her appointment comes as Uganda intensifies its efforts to curb corruption within public institutions, a period marked by recent investigations and charges against several senior government officials.
Her immediate tasks will include continuing ongoing high-profile investigations, strengthening strategic partnerships with the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP), and ensuring stronger enforcement of the Leadership Code.
Justice Batala’s selection signals a blend of continuity and a potential new era, anchoring the anti-corruption framework in judicial experience and integrity.
