Uganda has taken a major step in the fight against corruption after the Inspectorate of Government (IG), Office of the Auditor General Uganda (OAG), and Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority (PPDA) jointly approved a five-year Anti-Corruption Campaign (ACC), marking a renewed and unified push to strengthen accountability across the public sector.

The landmark decision was reached during a high-level Heads of Institutions meeting held at the IGG headquarters, underscoring a shared commitment by Uganda’s key accountability watchdogs to intensify the crackdown on corruption through coordinated action.

The newly adopted five-year plan seeks to consolidate existing anti-corruption efforts into a comprehensive and results-driven national campaign. It is expected to guide reforms, strengthen oversight, and mobilize citizens in the fight against corruption.

Inspector General of Government (IGG) Aisha Batala Naluzze praised the collaborative effort behind the initiative, noting that it provides a clear and actionable roadmap for eliminating corruption.

“It is a very bold plan and I have no doubt it will strengthen our effort in the elimination of corruption,” the IGG said.

The strategy outlines key priorities, including strengthening legal and institutional frameworks through advocacy for laws on asset recovery and witness protection, alongside enforcing existing anti-corruption provisions. It also emphasizes the importance of citizen engagement and behavioral change by empowering youth, women, civil society, and local communities, while integrating integrity education into schools and universities.

In addition, the plan prioritizes robust monitoring and evaluation mechanisms, including the introduction of campaign scorecards, mid-term and end-term reviews, and the publication of progress reports aimed at rebuilding public trust in government institutions.

By 2030, the initiative is expected to deliver measurable outcomes such as reduced financial losses attributed to corruption, improved transparency in public service delivery, stronger enforcement of laws with visible sanctions and asset recovery, and increased public awareness.

Auditor General Edward Akol welcomed the collaboration, describing it as a significant milestone in strengthening accountability.

“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 for an accountable public service".

Executive Director of PPDA Benson Turamye highlighted the progress made through inter-agency cooperation, noting a shift from isolated operations to a more coordinated approach.

“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”.

The meeting was also attended by Deputy IGG Anne Twino, Secretary to the Inspectorate Mrs. Rose Kafeero, and staff from the IG, OAG and PPDA, reflecting broad institutional support for the initiative.

The joint plan signals a decisive shift toward unified action, with officials expressing confidence that aligning institutional efforts will transform public perceptions of accountability and foster a culture of transparency and disciplined use of public resources.