news 15 April 2026 Daily Monitor (Uganda)
IGG Detains Two Jinja Lands Staff Over Shs1.08m Cash Discovery
The Inspector General of Government has arrested a staff surveyor and a graduate trainee at Jinja's Ministry of Lands zonal office after finding Shs1,080,000 in unexplained cash during a surprise inspection. The action addresses public complaints about corruption and poor service in land administration. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/igg-arrests-two-jinja-lands-officials-over-shs1m-found-in-office-5425112
Two officials from the Ministry of Lands zonal office in Jinja, staff surveyor Daniel Francis Wagoli and graduate trainee Gideon Woniala, were arrested by the Inspector General of Government (IGG) on Wednesday.
The arrests followed a surprise inspection led by Justice Aisha Naluzze Batalala, which uncovered Shs1,080,000 in a green bag belonging to the trainee. He could not explain the cash’s origin, while Wagoli, who had fled but returned, claimed it was his and collected from his car.
Justice Naluzze Batalala described the move as part of broader efforts to tackle corruption and inefficiency in public offices. Mr. Kakooza Savio Ntensibe, Director for Ombudsman Affairs at the IGG, noted that public complaints about extortion and delays in land services prompted the raid.
“Land matters are highly contentious nationwide, with corruption rampant due to rising demand,” Ntensibe stated, emphasizing the IGG’s commitment to accountability.
The visit saw chaos as most civil servants fled Jinja District and City Council offices upon the IGG’s arrival around 9 a.m., leaving them nearly empty. Justice Naluzze directed the Deputy CAO to recall staff, clarifying the inspection focused on service delivery.
This operation reflects intensified IGG monitoring of land offices, procurement, and local governments amid ongoing corruption complaints. Investigations continue, with warnings of disciplinary action.