Politics 16 June 2026 Nile Post
IGG Urges Swift Adoption of Asset Recovery Rules to Bolster Anti-Corruption Fight
Inspectorate of Government chief Lady Justice Aisha Batala Naluzze is pushing for the rapid finalization of new regulations aimed at recovering assets obtained through corruption, arguing they are crucial for strengthening Uganda's anti-graft measures and meeting international standards. The proposed rules will provide a much-needed procedural framework to address existing gaps in asset confiscation and recovery processes. Source: https://nilepost.co.ug/news/349150/igg-pushes-for-swift-adoption-of-asset-recovery-rules-to-strengthen-fight-against-corruption
Inspector General of Government (IGG) Lady Justice Aisha Batala Naluzze has called for the swift finalization and implementation of the draft Anti-Corruption (Confiscation and Recovery Orders) Rules, 2026. These regulations are seen as a critical tool to enhance Uganda’s ability to recover proceeds of corruption, improve accountability, and align the nation with global anti-corruption benchmarks.
During a National Validation Workshop in Kampala, attended by representatives from key government institutions and the Inter-Agency Forum Legal Task Force, Naluzze emphasized the importance of the draft Rules. She noted that they are designed to operationalize Section 73 of the Anti-Corruption Act, providing the necessary procedural guidelines that have been lacking.
For years, Uganda has faced challenges in managing confiscation proceedings and recovering assets acquired through illicit means due to a lack of clear procedural rules. Naluzze stated, “The absence of clear procedural rules has created challenges in managing confiscation proceedings, administering recovered assets, and ensuring consistent enforcement of asset recovery measures.” This has often limited the effectiveness of recovery efforts, despite the legal framework allowing courts to order asset confiscation.
The proposed Rules aim to rectify these shortcomings by establishing clear procedures for confiscation and recovery, thereby fostering greater consistency, transparency, and enforcement. The IGG highlighted that corruption diverts essential resources from public service delivery and that effective asset recovery is key to restoring public trust and ensuring that ill-gotten gains are not retained by wrongdoers.
Globally, recovering stolen public resources is increasingly recognized as a vital component of anti-corruption strategies. It not only penalizes offenders but also restitutes funds that can be reallocated to public services and development. The new framework is expected to strengthen enforcement, improve the management of recovered assets, and meet Uganda’s obligations under international agreements like the UN Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC).
Naluzze urged continued collaboration among all stakeholders to ensure the effective finalization and implementation of the Rules. She believes sustained cooperation between government agencies, investigators, prosecutors, the judiciary, and the public will be essential for the framework to yield significant results in the fight against corruption and rebuild public confidence in governance institutions.