KAMPALA, Uganda — Uganda’s top accountability institutions have unveiled a unified five-year Anti-Corruption Campaign (ACC), in what officials describe as a renewed and coordinated effort to strengthen transparency and accountability across the public sector.
The initiative brings together the Inspectorate of Government, the Office of the Auditor General, and the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority under a joint framework aimed at transforming anti-corruption efforts into a “results-oriented national movement.”
The plan was approved during a Heads of Institutions meeting held at the Inspectorate of Government headquarters in Kampala.
Inspector General of Government Lady Justice Naluzze Aisha Batala described the roadmap as a decisive step in strengthening the fight against corruption. “It is a very bold plan, and I have no doubt it will strengthen our effort in the elimination of corruption,” she said, adding that the strategy provides “a firm national direction” for accountability reforms.
The five-year plan focuses on strengthening legal and institutional frameworks, including advocating for laws on asset recovery and witness protection, while also enhancing enforcement of existing provisions.
It further emphasises citizen participation, targeting youth, women, civil society, and local communities, and proposes integrating integrity education into schools and universities to drive long-term behavioural change.
Another key pillar of the strategy is improved monitoring and evaluation. Officials said the plan will introduce campaign scorecards, regular performance assessments, and public reporting mechanisms to increase transparency and rebuild public trust.
By 2030, authorities expect the initiative to reduce financial losses due to corruption, improve public service delivery, and strengthen enforcement through visible sanctions and asset recovery.
Auditor General Edward Akol welcomed the collaboration, saying it marks a turning point in inter-agency cooperation. “I would like to appreciate the members for this collaboration. It is a very big step in tackling corruption. The anti-corruption plan is timely and will enhance our effort in pursuit of an accountable public service,” he said.
Executive Director of PPDA Benson Turamye also praised the shift toward institutional coordination. “Before this collaboration, institutions used to work independently, and we didn’t know each other. But we have achieved a lot, and this anti-corruption plan is one of the many achievements that we are celebrating,” he said.
The meeting was also attended by Deputy IGG Anne Twino, senior officials, and technical staff from the three institutions.
Officials say the unified approach is expected to improve Uganda’s accountability systems and strengthen public confidence in governance by ensuring more disciplined and transparent use of public resources.