THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT
BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT
JULY – DECEMBER 2019 Mandate To promote just utilization of public resources
Vision A responsive and accountable public sector
Mission To promote good governance, accountability and rule of law in public office
Core Values Integrity Impartiality Professionalism Gender Equality and Equity To promote just utilization of INSPECTORATE public resources OF GOVERNMENT
A responsive and accountable public sector
BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT To promote good governance, accountability and rule of law in public office
Integrity Impartiality Professionalism Gender Equality and Equity JULY – DECEMBER 2019
THE INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT Jubilee Insurance Centre, Plot 14, Parliament Avenue P.O. Box 1682 Kampala, Uganda General Lines: 0414-255892/259738 l Hotlines: 0414-347387/0312-101346 Fax: 0414-344810 l Email: [email protected] l Website: www.igg.go.ug Facebook: Inspectorate of Government l Twitter: @IGGUganda YouTube: Inspectorate of Government
OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL OF GOVERNMENT Inspector General of Government Justice Irene Mulyagonja Kakooza Tel: 0414-259723 l Email: [email protected]
Deputy Inspector General of Government Deputy Inspector General of Government Mr. George Bamugemereire Ms. Mariam Wangadya Tel: 0414-259780 Tel: 0414-259709 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
Department of Finance and Administration: Secretary to the Inspectorate of Government Undersecretary Finance and Administration Ms. Rose N. Kafeero Ms. Glory Anaŋun Tel: 0414-259788; Fax: 0414-257590 Tel: 0414-230398 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
Information and Internal Inspection Division Public and International Relations Division Head of Division: Mr. Stephen Kasirye Head of Division: Ms. Munira Ali Tel: 0414-342113 Tel: 0414-231530 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
Directorates: Directorate of Education and Prevention of Directorate of Special Investigations Corruption Director: Mr. Joram Magezi Director: Mr. Rwereeza Jossy Jules Tel: 0414-346116/0414-254421 Tel: 0414-348613 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Directorate of Regional Offices Directorate of Leadership Code Director: Mr. Polly Muhairwe Director: Ms Annet Twine Tel: 0414-251383 Tel: 0414-251526 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Project Monitoring Division Directorate of Legal Affairs Director: Mr. James Penywii Director: Ms. Sarah Birungi Kalibala Tel: 0414-347388 Tel: 0414-255322/0414-342135/0414-343739 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
Directorate of Ombudsman Affairs Director: Mr. David Makumbi Tel: 0414-251380 Email: [email protected] IG REGIONAL OFFICES ADDRESSES AND CONTACTS Arua Regional Offi ce Masaka Regional Offi ce Plot 10 Weather Head Park Lane, 29/31 Victoria Road, P.O. Box 789, Arua National Water Building Tel: 0476-420317 P.O. Box 925, Masaka Email: [email protected] Tel: 0481-420222 Email: [email protected] Fort Portal Regional Offi ce Plot 1A Mugurusi Road Mbale Regional Offi ce P.O. Box 157, Fort Portal Plot 20 Masaba Road Tel: 0483-423010/1 P. O. Box 24, Mbale Email: [email protected] Tel: 0454-435029/35255 Email: [email protected] Gulu Regional Offi ce Plot A1Ogwok Ayaru Road Mbarara Regional Offi ce Pece Division, Gulu Municipality Plot 17 Muti Drive P.O. Box 771, Gulu P.O. Box 1903, Mbarara Tel: 0471-432569/432568 Tel: 0485-421068 Email: [email protected] Fax: 0485-421720 Email: [email protected] Hoima Regional Offi ce 17 Orphanage Road Moroto Regional Offi ce P. O. Box 113, Hoima Plot 3 Odeke Road Tel: 0465-440260 P.O. Box 104, Moroto Fax: 0465-440262 Tel: 0393-278373 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
Jinja Regional Offi ce Moyo Regional Offi ce Plot 35 Rippon Gardens Road Moyo S.S Road P.O. Box 303, Jinja P.O. Box 192, Moyo Tel: 0434-120160/ 0434-122688 Tel: 0393-280102 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
Kabale Regional Offi ce Mukono Regional Offi ce Babukika Road Plot 2377/2378, Lower Kauga P.O. Box 981, Kabale P.O. Box 901, Mukono Tel: 0486-423085/0486-422461 Tel: 0414-692042/3 Fax: 0486-422027 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Soroti Regional Offi ce Kampala Regional Offi ce Plot 73 Gweri Road Plot 1645 Gyagenda Road P.O. Box 346, Soroti Ntinda Kiwatule Tel: 0454-461784/461584 P.O. Box 1682, Kampala Email: [email protected] Tel: 0414-580499 Email: [email protected] Tororo Regional Offi ce Plot 45 Kashmir Road Lira Regional Offi ce Tororo Municipality Plot 4 Osman Road P.O. Box 5, Tororo P.O. Box 1, Lira Tel: 0454-445533/4 Tel: 0473-420099 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
iv BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JULY – DECEMBER 2019) TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Table of Contents ...... iii
List of Tables ...... v
List of Figures ...... vi
List of Appendices ...... vi
Abbreviations & Acronyms ...... vii
Executive Summary ...... x
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION ...... 1 1.0 Background ...... 1 1.1 Performance Reports of Inspectorate of Government to Parliament ...... 1 1.2 Functions of the Inspectorate of Government ...... 1 1.3 General Powers of the Inspectorate of Government ...... 1 1.4 Special Powers of the Inspectorate of Government ...... 1 1.5 Jurisdiction and Independence of the Inspectorate of Government ...... 2 1.6 Strategic Objectives of the Inspectorate of Government ...... 2 1.7 Approaches to fi ght Corruption and Maladministration ...... 3 1.8 Organizational Structure of the Inspectorate of Government ...... 3 1.9 Inspectorate of Government Regional Offi ces ...... 4
CHAPTER TWO: THE ANTI-CORRUPTION FUNCTION ...... 6 2.0 Introduction ………………...... 6 2.1 Investigations of Corruption in Central Government ...... 6 2.2. Investigations of Corruption in Local Government ...... 10 2.3 Arrests made ...... 12 2.4 Prosecutions ...... 12 2.5 Civil Litigation ...... 13 2.6 Asset Recovery ...... 14
CHAPTER THREE: IMPLEMENTATION OF THE OMBUDSMAN FUNCTION ...... 15 3.0 Introduction ...... 15 3.1 Individual Interventions ...... 15 3.2 Systemic Interventions ...... 16
CHAPTER FOUR: ENFORCEMENT OF THE LEADERSHIP CODE OF CONDUCT 4.0 Introduction ...... 22
BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JULY – DECEMBER 2019) v 4.1 Management of Leaders’ Declarations ...... 22 4.2 Verifi cations of Leaders’ Declarations ...... 22 4.3 Investigations into breaches of the Leadership Code ...... 23 4.4. Gifts Declared by Leaders ...... 23 4.5 Constraints and challenges ...... 24 4.6 Future plans ...... 24 4.7 Recommendations ...... 24
CHAPTER FIVE: PREVENTION OF CORRUPTION AND MALADMINISTRATION ..25 5.0 Introduction ...... 25 5.1 Raising Public Awareness and Partnerships ...... 25 5.2 Partnerships with State and Not State Actors ...... 25 5.3 Anti-Corruption Campaign 2019 ...... 27 5.4 Consultative meetings with ministries, departments, agencies ...... 29 5.5 Research and Surveys ...... 31 5.6 Transparency, Accountability and Anti-Corruption ...... 32 5.7 Development Response to Displacement Impact Project (DRDIP) ...... 38 Media Relations ......
CHAPTER SIX: CAPACITY BUILDING AND COLLABORATION...... 51 6.0 Introduction ...... 51 6.1 Organizational Development Assessment (ODA) ...... 52 6.2 Strengthening Information Communication and Technology ...... 53 6.3 Media Relations and Media Coverage ...... 51 6.4 National Collaborations ...... 52 6.5 International Collaborations ...... 53
CHAPTER SEVEN: CHALLENGES, CONSTRAINTS, RECOMMENDATIONS ...... 55 AND FUTURE PLANS 7.0 Introduction ...... 55 7.1 Challenges and Constraints ...... 55 7.2 Recommendations...... 56 7.3 Future Plans...... 56
vi BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JULY – DECEMBER 2019) LIST OF TABLES Page Table I: Coverage of IG Regional Offi ces ...... 5
Table II: Outcome of investigations and follow up of recommendations in
Local Governments ...... 12
Table III: Comparative Analysis of Money Recovered ...... 14
Table IV: Ombudsman Complaints July – December 2019 ...... 16
Table V: Summary of value of Income, and Assets of leaders’ verifi ed/investigated ...... 23
Table VI : Sub-project leaders trained July – December 2019 ...... 32
Table VII: Issues, responses and action taken from the Community Scorecard
during the period July - December 2019 ...... 35
Table VIII: Number of CPMC, CPC and CWC members trained July – December 2019 ... 38
Table IX: Number of CMGs trained during the period July – December 2019 ...... 39
Table X : List of sub projects inspected under DRDIP, July – December 2019 ...... 40
Table XI : New complaints registered, July – December 2019 ...... 64
Table XII: Nature of corruption complaints investigated and completed
July – December 2019 ...... 65
Table XIII: Ombudsman Complaints resolved July – December 2019 ...... 66
Table XIV: Departments/ Institutions complained against,July – December 2019 ...... 67
Table XV: Complaints received by Districts ...... 70
Table XVI: Departments/ Institutions complained against July – December 2019 ...... 74
TABLE XVII: Arrests effected, July – December 2019 ...... 78
Table XVIII: Summary of corruption cases investigated and completed during the period July - December 2019 ...... 80
Table XIX Prosecutions cases concluded, July - December 2019 ...... 84
Table XX: Ongoing Cases before Courts of First Instance as at 31st December 2019 ...... 89
Table XXI: Pending Criminal Appeals as at 31st December 2019 ...... 94
BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JULY – DECEMBER 2019) vii LIST OF FIGURES Page
Figure I: Number of Complaints received July – December 2019 ...... 65
Figure II: Comparison of the cases received January – June 2019 and July – December 2019 ...... 66
Figure III: Comparison of the cases investigated and completed January – June 2019 and July – December 2019 ...... 67
Figure IV: Funds recovered from Court Decisions July – December 2019 ...... 67
LIST OF APPENDICES
Appendix A : Investigations Statistics ...... 64 Appendix B : Arrests effected ...... 78 Appendix C : Some of the cases Investigated ...... 81
Appendix D : Prosecution cases...... 85
viii BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JULY – DECEMBER 2019) ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS ACA - Anti – Corruption Agency ACCU - Anti- Corruption Coalition Uganda ACD - Anti-Corruption Division ADR - Alternative Dispute Resolutions AFIC - Africa Freedom Information Centre BHS - Baggage Handling System CAA - Civil Aviation Authority CAO - Chief Administrative Offi cer CFO - Chief Finance Offi cer CIDA - Community Integrated Development Agency CID - Criminal Investigation Department CPC - Community Procurement Committee CPMC - Community Project Management Committee CMG - Community Monitoring Group CWC - Community Watershed Committee CSO - Civil Society Organization CRETA - Citizens Responsibility to Enhance Transparency and Accountability DANIDA - Danish International Development Agency DEI - Directorate of Ethics and Integrity DEP - Directorate of Education and Prevention of Corruption/IG DFID - Department for International Development/UK DGAL - Directorate of Government Analytical Laboratory DHO - District Health Offi cer DIGG - Deputy Inspector General of Government DLA - Directorate of Legal Affairs DLC - Directorate of Leadership Code DLG - District Local Government DOA - Directorate of Ombudsman Affairs/IG DPM - Division of Project Monitoring DRDIP - Development Response to Displacement Impacts Project DRO - Directorate of Regional Offi ces DSC - District Service Commission DSI - Directorate of Special Investigations EALA - East Africa Legislative Assembly ESAMI - Eastern and Southern African Management Institute ESC - Education Service Commission
BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JULY – DECEMBER 2019) ix EU - European Union FBI - Federal Bureau of Investigations FM - Frequency Module FMB - Fund Management Board FY - Financial Year GHM - Grievance Handling Mechanism GIZ - Deutsche Gasellsschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (German Cooperation) GLS - Global Leadership Summit GoU - Government of Uganda IEC - Information, Education and Communication IG - Inspectorate of Government IGAD - Inter-Governmental Authority on Development IGG - Inspector General of Government IG-ODS - Inspectorate of Government Online Declaration System III - Information and Internal Inspection/IG IRCU - Inter-Religious Council of Uganda JLOS - Justice, Law and Order Sector KCCA - Kampala Capital City Authority LC - Local Council LGs - Local Governments MAAIF - Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industries and Fisheries MDALGs - Ministries, Departments, Agencies and Local Governments MDAs - Ministries, Departments and Agencies MFSC - Micro Finance Support Centre MoE&S - Ministry of Education and Sports MoFA - Ministry of Foreign Affairs MoFPED - Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development MoH - Ministry of Health MoIA - Ministry of Internal Affairs MoLG - Ministry of Local Government MoTWA - Ministry of Tourism, Wild Life and Antiquities MOU - Memorandum of Understanding MP - Member of Parliament NARO - National Agricultural Research Organization NBS - National Broadcasting Services NCDC - National Curriculum Development Centre
x BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JULY – DECEMBER 2019) NDC - National Debating Council NDP - National Development Plan NIRA - National Identifi cation and Registration Authority NUSAF - Northern Uganda Social Action Fund OAG - Offi ce of the Auditor General ODPP - Offi ce of the Director of Public Prosecutions OPM - Offi ce of the Prime Minister P&IR - Public and International Relations/IG PHC - Primary Health Care PPDA - Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets PRDP - Peace Recovery and Development Program PRLRP - Pastoral Livelihoods Resilience Project PS - Permanent Secretary PSC - Public Service Commission PSJ - Platform for Social Justice PTC - Primary Teachers College REA - Rural Electrifi cation Agency SACM - Social Accountability and Community Monitoring SEC/IG - Secretary to the Inspectorate of Government SPIO - Senior Principal Inspectorate Offi cer/IG STAAC - Strengthening Transparency, Accountability and Anti-Corruption TAAC - Transparency, Accountability and Anti-Corruption TIU - Transparency International Uganda VAT - Value Added Tax UDN - Uganda Debt Network UGX - Ugandan Shillings UIA - Uganda Investment Authority UNATU - Uganda National Teachers’ Union UNDP - United Nations Development Program UNEB - Uganda National Examination Board UNHRO - Uganda National Health Research Organization UNRA - Uganda National Roads Authority UPF - Uganda Police Force URF - Uganda Road Fund URSB - Uganda Registration Services Bureau USD - United States Dollar UWA - Uganda Wildlife Authority
BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JULY – DECEMBER 2019) xi EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Inspectorate of Government (IG) of corruption complaints led to is required to submit to Parliament at administrative sanctions on 280 public least once in every six months, a report offi cial, prosecution of 26 persons and on the performance of its functions and recovery of UGX 532,823,734 make recommendations for the effi cient performance of public institutions. This is Prosecutions: the 42nd report covering the period July – The IG prosecuted one hundred thirty December 2019. (132) cases, out of which nighty four (94) were carried forward from the previous Summary of Achievements period. Twenty-four (24) were new cases Overall, during July – December 2019, the registered in courts of law, to- wit, 18 Inspectorate of Government registered cases were registered before courts of 1051 complaints from Central Government fi rst instance and 6 cases were on Appeal. and Local Governments. A total of 899 During the period, thirty-three (33) cases cases were investigated and completed. were concluded categorized as; eighteen These investigations led to prosecution (18) convictions, fourteen (14) acquittals, of 26 persons, administrative action on and one (1) withdrawn. Arising out of the 280 offi cials , and total recovery of UGX convictions, court ordered recovery of UGX 593,261,770 which was deposited on IG 235,812,916 out of which UGX 60,438,036 Asset Recovery Account. was recovered and UGX 175,374,880 is pending recovery. A total of Fifty-seven Corruption Investigations (57) cases were on-going at fi rst trial and The IG registered 669complaints of forty-two (42) cases were on Appeal, as at corruption, between July-December 2019 31st December 2019. . out of which 587 were investigated and completed. (48 in central government Maladministration Investigations and 539 in local governments). Of the The Inspectorate of Government resolved 48 corruption complaints at the Central 312 Ombudsman complaints. The cases Government, 14 were high profi le cases. involved mismanagement of public High profi le cases involve a complaint of property, employment disputes, non- over UGX 1bn or high level public offi cial payment of salaries and other benefi ts, or a matter of national priority. victimization/oppressionamong others. In addition, 5 systemic interventions were Some of the notable cases investigated concluded and recommendations were were: overpayment on Installation of new issued to improve the systems to ensure baggage handling system at Entebbe effective Government Service Delivery. A International Airport; Mismanagement total of 251 ombudsman complaints were of contract for supply at government concluded by regional offi ces. analytical laboratory. The investigations
xii BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JULY – DECEMBER 2019) The Enforcement of Leadership Code various government projects in the of Conduct. country that included 974 NUSAF3 sub The IG introduced the online Declaration projects, 74 DRDIP sub projects and 143 Systems in 2016. The system was DDEG projects. The objective was to verify enhanced and this led to increased the existence of these projects; checking rate of compliance of leaders declaring the implementation status; and to ensure their income, assets and liabilities to the value for money and accountability of Inspector General of Government (IGG). project resources. At the beginning of this reporting period, Enhancing Citizen Participation in the 21,182 leaders (85%) had submitted their Fight against Corruption declarations. The IG followed up on the non-declaration by some leaders, as a The IG organized and conducted training result, an additional 253 leaders declared, for 158 CSO partner staff on how to increasing the rate of compliance to 85.8% implement the Community Scorecard (21,440). The Inspectorate of Government (CSC) and about the grievance redress is engaging leaders in order to increase mechanism. The trainings took place in the compliance rate and reduce the time the districts of Soroti, Gulu, Mbale and taken to conclude verifi cations. The IG Mbarara. Data/information needs, and will further engage the communities the corresponding tools to collect data and the public to provide information were an integral part of the training. about the assets of leaders to support the Participants were given guidance on the ideal reporting pathway in an verifi cation process. attempt to improve communication and Preventing and Combatting coordination. A total of 11,505 Community Corruption and maladministration Monitoring Group members were trained During the period the IG continued to implement the Citizen Response to to raise awareness on the dangers of Enhance Transparency and Accountability corruption through the media both print activity. and electronic. The IG in collaboration Research and surveys with other anti-corruption agencies hosted H.E. President Yoweri Museveni In pursuit to prevent corruption and during the anti-corruption walk that took devise new strategies to fi ght corruption, place under the theme, “A corruption free the IG is currently undertaking the Uganda starts with me”. This was the climax Fourth National Integrity Survey (NIS IV) of the joint anti-collaboration activities to which is expected to; generate scientifi c commemorate the International Anti- and empirical information on corruption Corruption Day 2019. and maladministration, guide policy formulation, and inform anti-corruption Transparency, Accountability and Anti- strategies, programmes and activities. Corruption in Projects. Among the activities that were carried During the period the IG conducted out during the period were pretests of compliance inspections of implementing the survey instruments (in Kayunga and
BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JULY – DECEMBER 2019) xiii Buikwe Districts), Household listing and to effectively verify declarations and quantitative data collection. investigations. Currently there are only 14 technical staff processing declarations, Capacity Building and institutional verifying and investigating breaches. development Implementation of the new IG During the period, the IG focused on Organizational Structure. The implementation of Organizational Inspectorate conducted an Organizational Development Assessment to build Development Assessment to re-organize institutional capacity to deliver on its and position itself to effi ciently and mandate. promptly investigate corruption and Recommendations maladministration. The new organizational structure, Salary Structure, performance Government should increased funding management framework, job to the IG in order for it to facilitate descriptions and competency framework investigations of corruption and mal- was approved by the IG Appointments administration in Local Governments. Board and Ministry of Public Service. The Also there is need for increased funding new salary and organizational structures for continuous specialized training for IG recommended for increment of staff from staff to enhance their ability to investigate the current level of 439 to 541, and doubling and prosecute complex corruption cases. the wage bill from UGX 21.17 Billion to UGX Parliament should amend the IG Act in 46.382 Billion. Given that the sum involved order for the IG to attain the Corporate above is relatively high, the IG intends to Status. implement the ODA recommendations in 3 phases with fi rst phase being 33.3% of Futute plans the estimated additional cost. The IG plans to recruit staff to verify leader’s declarations, trace and recover illicitly amassed wealth. Despite the increase in the number of declarations the IG is yet to strength its capacity
xiv BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JULY – DECEMBER 2019) CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
1.0 Background Constitution of Uganda and Section 8(1) of the Inspectorate of Government Act are: The Inspectorate of Government was established under Chapter 13 of the Constitution of the (a) To promote and foster strict adherence to Republic of Uganda and the Inspectorate of the rule of law and principles of natural Government Act No. 5 of 2002. The Inspectorate justice in administration; is one of the key institutions through which (b) To eliminate and foster the elimination the Government of Uganda fulfi lls Objective of corruption, abuse of authority and of XXVI of the National Objectives and Directive public offi ce; Principles of State Policy enshrined in the (c) To promote fair, effi cient and good Constitution of Uganda. These objectives are governance in public offi ces; that; all public offi ces shall be held in trust for the people, All persons placed in positions (d) To supervise the enforcement of the of leadership and responsibility shall in their Leadership Code of Conduct; work, be answerable to the people and all (e) To investigate any act, omission, advice, lawful measures shall be taken to expose, decision or recommendation by a public combat and eradicate corruption and abuse offi cer or any other authority to which the or misuse of power by those holding political Article applies, taken, made, given or done and other public offi ces. in exercise of administrative functions; 1.1 Performance Reports of the and Inspectorate of Government (f) To stimulate public awareness about the values of constitutionalism in general and Article 231 of the Constitution, requires the IG the activities of the offi ce, in particular, to submit to Parliament at least once in every through any media or other means it six months, a report on the performance of considers appropriate. its functions and make recommendations which the offi ce considers necessary for the 1.3 General Powers of the effi cient performance of public institutions. Inspectorate of Government
nd This is the 42 report of the IG to Parliament The general powers of the Inspectorate are which gives a summary of the performance laid down in section 12 of the Inspectorate of of the Inspectorate for the period July – Government Act and include: Authority by IG December 2019. offi cers to investigate allegations of corruption, 1.2 Functions of the Inspectorate of abuse of offi ce, maladministration and breach Government of the leadership code of conduct. The functions of the Inspectorate of The Inspectorate also, has powers to enter Government as spelt out in Article 225 of the and inspect the premises or property of any
BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JULY – DECEMBER 2019) 1 department of Government, person or of governments and statutory corporations, any authority; to call for, examine and where among others. The jurisdiction of the IG has necessary, retain any document or item in also been expanded by the Anti- corruption connection with the case being investigated, Act 2009 to include the Private Sector.
found on the premises; and may, in those The IG is independent in the performance of premises, carry out any investigation for the its functions and shall not be subject to the purpose of its functions. direction or control of any person or authority 1.4 Special Powers of the and shall only be responsible to Parliament. Inspectorate of Government 1.6 Strategic Objectives of the The Inspectorate of Government is granted Inspectorate of Government special powers under Article 230 of the The IG Strategy is premised on fi ve Strategic Constitution and Section 14(5) of the Objectives: Inspectorate of Government Act. These powers are powers to investigate, cause (a) Reducing corruption: The IG will increase investigations, arrest, cause arrest, prosecute its capacity to eff ectively investigate and or cause prosecution in respect of cases prosecute cases of corruption, implementing involving corruption, abuse of authority or of mechanisms aimed at reducing the growing public offi ce, maladministration and breach caseload; and strengthening systems that of the leadership code of conduct. The detect and prevent corruption. Inspector General of Government (IGG) may (b) Leveraging the ombudsman role: The also, during the course of his or her duties Inspectorate will strengthen its ability to or as a consequence of his or her fi ndings, identify and resolve underlying drivers make such orders and give such directions of complaints and use systemic and as are necessary and appropriate in the innovative approaches to identify and circumstances. address high-risk areas in governance.
1.5 Jurisdiction and Independence (c) Enforcing the Leadership Code of Conduct: of the Inspectorate of The IG will continue in its eff orts to enforce Government the Leadership Code of Conduct, which will in turn re-enforce the Government’s priority of Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution increased transparency and accountability. provide the Inspectorate of Government In this regard, the IG launched the Online with areas of authority and guarantee Declaration System (IG-ODS) that will its independence. The jurisdiction of improve the leaders’ compliance and the Inspectorate of Government covers ensure eff ective and effi cient verifi cations offi cers or leaders whether employed in the of information provided. public service or not, and the institutions, organizations or enterprises Parliament has (d) Strengthening organisational capacity prescribed under S.9 of the Inspectorate of for service delivery: The IG will build a Government Act. These include the Cabinet, performance driven culture with focus on Parliament, courts of law, central and local achievement of strategic and operational
2 BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JULY – DECEMBER 2019) objectives. In addition, the culture of the ii) The policy and systems studies: under organisation will be value driven with this approach, studies are conducted special emphasis on integrity, impartiality into the operations, systems, procedures and professionalism. and legislation of various Government (e) Eff ective collaborations with partners: The Departments and institutions with a IG will invest in working in partnership view to identify the weak areas that may and collaboration with key stakeholders be conducive for corruption and make including Parliament, sister Accountability recommendations for remedial action. entities, MDAs, LGs, CSOs and the public iii) Monitoring of Government programs in execution of its mandate to improve such as NUSAF, DDEG, YLP, USMID, governance and eliminate corruption. to improve accountability for funds. The involvement of IG at early stage 1.7 Approaches in the Fight against has greatly reduced corruption in Corruption and Maladmnistration Government projects like NUSAF. The IG uses three pronged approach to b) The Enforcement approach is aimed at fi ghting corruption: Preventive, enforcement detection, investigation, punishment and Recovery/Reparation. of off enders and/or making directives a) The preventive approach: the IG uses public for corrective action to be taken where awareness programs; policy and systems applicable. This is through administrative studies; and monitoring and inspections sanction and/or actions or prosecution of government projects. of culprits. i) Public awareness programs: the c) The principle of recovery of assets, is used Inspectorate of Government carries to ensure that the proceeds of corruption out sensitization campaigns to educate and/or any other crime, are recovered the public about constitutionalism, from the public offi cials. the dangers and eff ects of corruption 1.8 Organization Structure of the and remedial measures that can be Inspectorate of Government taken in the fi ght against corruption. The purpose is to show the cost The Leadership of the Inspectorate of of corruption on citizens and thus Government is provided for under Article 223 enlist the public participation and of the Constitution. It is comprised of; the involvement in the fi ght against the Inspector General of Government (IGG) and vice; empower the empower the public two Deputy Inspectors General of Government to access public services without having (DIGGs). The Inspector General of Government to pay bribes; empower them to use and the Deputies are appointed by the their constitutional rights to exercise President with the approval of the Parliament their civic duties and responsibilities of Uganda. The Secretary to the Inspectorate and encourage the public to report of Government is the Accounting Offi cer and cases of corruption to the Inspectorate is appointed by the President on the advice of of Government. the Public Service Commission.
BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JULY – DECEMBER 2019) 3 For strategic implementation of its functions The Directorate of Leadership Code (DLC) and objectives, the Inspectorate of Government Enforces the Leadership Code of Conduct is structured into one Department, six Carries out Investigations and verifi cation Directorates and three Divisions. The functions of declarations as well as breaches of the of the Department, Directorates and Divisions Leadership Code. are outlined below: The Directorate of Regional Offi ces (DRO) The Department of Finance and Represents IG at Regional level Administration (F & A) Carries out the various IG functions at the Conducts recruitment of staff Local Governments level. Procurement of works, goods and services The Directorate of Ombudsman Affairs (DOA) Facilitates staff in performance of their duties Conducts Ombudsman Investigations Manage staff emoluments, entitlements Carries out Policy & Systemic Interventions and welfare The Division of Internal Inspection and Conduct regular staff performance appraisal Information (III) Prepare budgets and policy statements Vets staff to be recruited by IG and other Organize training of staff in required skills. Government Institutions. The Directorate of Special Investigations Curtails possible corruption among IG staff (DSI) Conducts Investigations
Conducts investigations of complex and The Division Project Monitoring (PMD) high profi le cases of corruption. Carries out Monitoring & Inspection of Carries out arrests of corrupt offi cials Government and Donor funded Projects Conducts investigations in project The Directorate of Education and implementation Prevention of Corruption (DEP) The Division of Public and International Conducts Public Awareness programmes Relations (P& IR) Produces bi-annual reports to Parliament Responsible for Public and International & other Publications Relations Conducts research and Surveys that In charge of branding of the IG inform the fi ght against corruption and 1.9 Inspectorate of Government mal-administration. Regional Offi ces The Directorate of Legal Affairs (DLA) Pursuant to the provisions of article 228 of the Renders Legal advice to IG Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, the Inspectorate has so far established sixteen Prosecutes cases of corruption - conducts (16) regional offi ces. The regional offi ces are Civil litigation of cases structured to perform the functions of the Supports and lead in prosecution led inspectorate and are spread over the country Investigations as follows:
4 BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JULY – DECEMBER 2019) Table I: Coverage of IG Regional Offi ces
No. Region Regional Offi ce Districts
1. Central Kampala (7 Mpigi, Mityana, Mubende, Butambala, Wakiso, Gomba and Districts) Kampala. Masaka (9 Masaka, Kalangala, Sembabule, Rakai, Bukomansimbi, Districts) Kalungu, Lwengo, Lyantonde and Kyotera Mukono (7 Mukono, Kayunga, Nakaseke, Luwero, Buvuma, Nakasongola Districts) and Buikwe. 2. Western Fort Portal (8 Kabarole, Bundibugyo, Ntoroko, Kamwenge, Kyenjojo, Districts) Kyegegwa, Bunyangabu and Kasese. Hoima (8 Hoima, Kibaale, Kiboga, Buliisa, Masindi, Kagadi Kiryandongo Districts) and Kakumiro. Mbarara (10 Mbarara, Isingiro, Ibanda, Kiruhura, Bushenyi, Rubirizi, Districts) Mitooma, Sheema, Buhweju and Ntungamo. Kabale (6 Kabale, Kisoro, Kanungu, Rubanda, Rukiga and Rukungiri. Districts) 3. Eastern Jinja (10 Districts) Jinja, Kaliro, Bugiri, Kamuli, Iganga, Buyende, Luuka, Namutumba, Mayuge and Namayingo. Soroti ( 8 Soroti, Amuria, Kaberamaido, Katakwi, Bukedea, Ngora, Districts) Serere and Kumi. Mbale (9 Mbale, Bukwo, Kapchorwa, Sironko, Budaka, Pallisa, Districts) Bulambuli, Kibuku and Kween. Tororo (6 Tororo, Busia, Butaleja, Manafwa, Namisindwa and Bududa. Districts) 4. Northern Arua (5 Districts) Arua, Koboko, Zombo, Nebbi and Maracha. Gulu (8 Districts) Gulu, Kitgum, Pader, Agago, Lamwo, Nwoya, Omoro and Amuru. Moroto (7 Moroto, Abim, Nakapiripirit, Amudat, Kotido, Napak and Districts) Kaabong. Lira (8 Districts) Lira, Apac, Oyam, Dokolo, Otuke, Alebtong, Kole and Amolatar. Moyo (3 Districts) Moyo, Adjumani and Yumbe.
BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JULY – DECEMBER 2019) 5 CHAPTER 2 THE ANTI–CORRUPTION FUNCTION
2.0 Introduction It was established that: The mandate of the Inspectorate of The Director of Clerks and Deputy Clerk Government is to promote just utilization Parliamentary Aff airs were advanced a total of of public resources. This is derived from UGX. 99,235,200 to attend a seminar, “Beyond Chapter 13, Article 225 of the Constitution aid: Innovative Governance, Financing and of the Republic of Uganda 1995, which Partnership for post 2015 Agenda”, at Wilton empowers the offi ce to investigate Park in June 2016. Information obtained any act, omission, advice, decision or from Wilton Park (through the British High recommendation by a public offi cer or Commission) indicates that the seminar any other authority to which the article actually took place in February 2015 not in applies, taken, made given or done in June 2016. Wilton Park denied ever issuing exercise of administrative functions. invitation letters, invoices and receipts that were submitted by the above offi cials as part 2.1 Investigation of complex of their accountability documents. Therefore corruption complaints in it was established that the sum of UGX Central Government 99,235,200 advanced to the two offi cials was During the period, 17 cases involving complex not used for the intended purpose and was corruption were investigated and completed misappropriated/embezzled. by the Directorate of Special Investigations. Although there was no documentary evidence Below is a brief of some high profi le cases: to show that Director of Clerk attended the 3rd 2.1.1 Corrupt Practices by Directors of EALA meeting in Kigali-Rwanda in 2015, Clerk Parliament of Uganda to the EALA Parliament confi rmed that the The Inspectorate of Government investigated Director of Clerk attended that meeting. the Director of Clerks and Director of Investigations established that; Information and Communication at the The Director Communication and Public Aff airs Parliament of Uganda on allegation that the at Parliament of Uganda was not party to the Director of Clerk received UGX 100 million as procurement of the professional heavy duty facilitation to attend a training in Kigali and camera and camera stand. The Procurement another in the UK between December 2015 Unit of Parliament failed to develop elaborate and June 2016 but did not attend the trainings. specifi cations for the procurement of the The IG also investigated the allegation that the heavy duty video camera. Chief Procurement Director of Information and Communication Offi cer and Senior Procurement Offi cer did irregularly procured a camera at UGX 148 not seek due guidance from Communication million and a camera stand at UGX 3.4 million and Public Aff airs regarding the specifi cations in June 2015. required.
6 BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JULY – DECEMBER 2019) M/S MTA Computers Limited contracted to action for fraudulently accounting for supply the professional video camera and public funds to attend training abroad, delivered the camera components without which they did not attend. the lens. The Public Aff airs Offi cer who was iii. Submit Public Aff airs Offi cer to the the Acting Contract Manager, substituted the Parliamentary Commission to be severely tripod for the lens which in eff ect altered the reprimanded for neglect of duty and specifi cations without seeking approval of breach of procurement procedures when the Contracts Committee and the Accounting acting as the Contract Manager and failing Offi cer as required by law. to ensure that the appropriate authority The camera supplied was of a diff erent model was sought in adjusting the specifi cations (PDW-850) from PDW-800 and the reason to substitute the camera stand with the provided was that the lower model ordered lens.
(PDW-800) was no longer on the market. iv. Submit the Chief Procurement Offi cer However, the newer model delivered required and Senior Procurement Offi cer to the a card reader estimated to cost about UGX 40 Parliamentary Commission to be warned million. Since the card reader had not been for neglect of duty when they failed to purchased the heavy duty camera remained develop elaborate specifi cations for the unused. heavy duty camera.
Another requisition was later raised by the v. Submit Assistant Inventory Management user department for the camera stand which Offi cer and Public Aff airs Offi cer to the had been substituted at an additional cost Parliamentary Commission to be relieved of UGX 3.4 million. The payment was made of their duties for misleading Accounts before it was actually delivered on advice of Unit to pay for the camera stand before it Stores Offi ce and Communication and Public was delivered. Aff airs respectively. The duo therefore misled 2.1.2. Alleged over-payment of UGX the Accounts Unit into paying for the camera 6 billion on installation of new stand before it was delivered. Baggage Handling System (BHS) at It was recommended that the Clerk to Entebbe International Airport by Parliament should: CAA offi cials i. Ensure that Director of Clerks refunds The IG investigated the allegations arising UGX.48,139,600= while Deputy Clerk from the process of execution of the contract Parliamentary Aff airs refunds UGX. between Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and M/s 51,095,600= received for the training in the Vanderlande Industries BV (the provider) for UK which they accounted for fraudulently establishing the Baggage Handling System within a period of three (3) months. (BHS) at Entebbe International Airport. The ii. Submit Director of Clerks and Deputy Clerk civil works worth USD 201,320.78 on the BHS Parliamentary Aff airs to the Parliamentary Contract lacked measurement sheets/actual Commission for appropriate disciplinary costs of each activity.
BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JULY – DECEMBER 2019) 7 The investigations established that: of the BHS contract without following i. CAA signed a contract with M/s the procurement laws and Regulations. Vanderlande Industries (the provider) Whereas a cost savings was anticipated worth USD 4,838,053.54, for installation on the scope of works which reduced the of the new automated Baggage Handling check in counters from 26 to 22, the costs System (BHS) at Entebbe International were instead increased by USD 41,648. Airport based on Delivered Duty Paid Under the circumstances, the claim of (DDP) trade incoterm 2010. USD 41,648 which was sanctioned by the Project Manager was unjustifi ed. ii. CAA irregularly paid M/s Vanderlande Industries BV USD 738,008.18 for import VAT vii. CAA irregularly changed the payment which the provider was supposed to pay on structure provided under clause GCC 16.1 of the system they were importing. However the Contract without any amendments. CAA CAA irregularly took up the tax liability Management went ahead and implemented through a VAT deferment arrangement the changes in contravention of Section with URA which was erroneously applied for 55(6) (b) of the PPDA Regulations 2014. by Procurement Manager CAA. This action viii. The Project Manager CAA and the former by the Procurement Manager led to loss Accounting Offi cer, caused fi nancial loss of funds of the said funds to Government to Government when they irregularly contrary to section 11 and 20 of the Anti- approved payment of USD 148,586.65 in Corruption Act 2009. variation orders without justifi cation. This iii. CAA Management further contravened payment includes amounts meant for S.119 of the Income Tax Act when they local dues and duties, additional cost at failed to withhold tax of USD39,510.36 check in area and money meant for freight and irregularly paid the money to the and insurance (CIF). provider which resulted into loss of the ix. The activities under civil works did not have said funds to Government of Uganda. specifi c costs attached to them. Whereas iv. M/s Vanderlande Industries accepted the two parties agreed to the scope of having received import VAT on the BHS works not to exceed USD 200,000, a sum contract and refunded some of the of USD1,320.78 was paid over and above money. But they retained USD 327,331 the agreed amount leading to loss of the after making unrealistic claims against stated funds. CAA on the money meant for taxes. x. Notwithstanding that Government of v. USD24,795.68 was paid to the provider Uganda may suff er fi nancial loss through of the BHS to facilitate the pre-shipment actions of the above offi cers at CAA, inspection team to travel to Netherlands, negotiations on the fi nancial closure for but the activity was not undertaken leading the BHS project are still going on where to a loss of the stated funds. M/s Vanderlande Industries is expected to return a total of USD. 541,544.47 wrongly vi. The Project Manager made variation paid to them. orders and amendments on the scope
8 BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JULY – DECEMBER 2019) It was recommended that the Managing negotiations with DGAL over certain Director CAA recovers USD 541,544.47 from terms of the contract which they M/s Vanderlande Industries BV, which was deemed unacceptable. The contract in meant for import VAT, Withholding tax, pre- the name of ME Poland was stamped shipment inspection and variations, but was in the name METALEXPORT-S Sp. z o.o irregularly paid by CAA. Ltd (ME Uganda), a company that was 2.1.3. Alleged Mismanagement of incorporated in Uganda. Contract for the Supply of a Mobile iv. Upon fraudulently signing the contract, Laboratory Van, laboratory fi ttings the offi cer fraudulently performed the and Consumables by Directorate of contract with ME Uganda. In performing Government Analytical Laboratory the contract, the same offi cer led
The IG received a complaint alleging that DGAL to believe that the contract was offi cials from the Directorate of Government being performed by ME Poland. The Analytical Laboratory (DGAL) colluded with performance of the contract reached some individuals to fraudulently undertake a the level where he had a Ford Transit TV contract for the supply of a mobile laboratory 350 vehicle fully converted into a mobile van, laboratory fi ttings and consumables laboratory van by The Vehicle Converters awarded to M/S METALEXPORT-S Sp.zo.o, a (TVC) Ltd in Dubai, and the van ready for Polish Company referred to as ME Poland. inspection and subsequent shipment to Uganda. However, it was noted that the The investigations established that: converted vehicle (Ford Transit TV 350) i. DGAL contracted ME Poland for the supply substantially diff ered from the IVECO and delivery of a mobile laboratory van, Eurocargo ML 110E22W which DGAL laboratory fi ttings and consumables for specifi ed in the solicitation document a bid price of UGX 1,780,000,000 . DGAL and the contract. opted for a Direct Procurement after v. Considering that the IG halted the market survey revealed that ME Poland contract before ME Uganda’s delivery of was a known company with the ability to the van and its subsequent payment, it deliver the mobile laboratory van. was expected that no payment would be ii. The Certifi cate of Registration for ME eff ected to ME Uganda as long as DGAL Poland’s bid showed that the company does not irregularly accept the mobile was registered in Poland as METAL laboratory van from ME Uganda. EXPORT-S SPOLKA Z ORGANICZONA vi. The offi cer’s fraudulent actions not ODPOWIEDZIALNOSCIA, with the withstanding, the DGAL offi cials including, registered address being 00-450 Warsaw, Director DGAL, the Commissioner DGAL, Przemyslowa Str. 30. Senior Procurement Offi cer, Ministry of iii. An offi cer fraudulently signed a contract Internal Aff airs and Senior Accountant with DGAL without authorization DGAL could not be absolved of their from his principals, who were still in roles in negligently failing to note that
BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JULY – DECEMBER 2019) 9 the contract signed was being performed (PSC) for appropriate disciplinary action for the by ME Uganda and not ME Poland. roles they played in this procurement which Their actions or lack thereof exposed exposed the Government of Uganda to a the Government of Uganda to the risk potential fi nancial loss of UGX.1,780,000,000/=.
of potentially suff ering a fi nancial loss The Governor, Bank of Uganda should of UGX.1,780,000,000= through the not make any payment arising from the irrevocable letter of credit which was Letter of Credit No. 991LCLC191710501 of issued in favor of ME Uganda. UGX.1,780,000,000= which was issued in It was recommended that; favor of M/s METALEXPORT-S Sp. z o.o Ltd on 19th June 2019 since it was issued basing on a The Director DGAL should not accept the fraudulent process. delivery of the mobile laboratory van by ME Uganda since it is not the company that was The President of M/s Metalexport-S Sp. z o.o awarded the contract, and should let the should formally cancel the Power of Attorney letter of credit run its course until its expiry on which he used to appoint Mr. Osbert Twikirize 31/12/2019. There should be no renewal of as the lawful Attorney of M/s Metalexport-S the letter of credit once it expires. The Director Sp. z o.o. DGAL should formally terminate the contract 2.2 Investigations of corruption in for the supply, delivery, training on operation Local Governments and usage and commissioning of a mobile Investigations of corruption and mal- laboratory van, laboratory fi ttings (equipment) administration in Local Governments is and consumables signed on 15th April 2019 carried out by the Directorate of Regional between DGAL and M/s Metalexports-S SP. Offi ces which derives its mandate from the z o.o since it was irregularly signed, and following IG strategic objectives: thereafter re-start the procurement process for the equipment. i) Improve effi ciency and eff ectiveness in preventing, detecting and eliminating The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Internal corruption. Aff airs should submit M/s METALEXPORT-S Sp. z o.o Ltd and its Director to the Executive Director, ii) Leverage the ombudsman role to embed PPDA to be blacklisted from performing any adherence to the rule of Law and principles contract with the Government of Uganda for of natural justice in administration. impersonating M/s METALEXPORT-S Sp. z o.o, In line with the above objectives, the a Polish Company with the view of fraudulently Directorate is responsible for: executing the contract awarded to them. i. Investigating corruption cases in local The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Governments Internal Aff airs should submit Director DGAL, ii. Investigating or resolving ombudsman Commissioner DGAL, Head of Accounts DGAL cases in local Governments and, Senior Procurement Offi cer, Ministry of iii. Following up implementation of IG Internal Aff airs, to Public Service Commission recommendations in local Governments.
10 BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JULY – DECEMBER 2019) 2.2.1 Main initiatives undertaken by ii) Offi cials of District Service Commission Regional Offi ces during the period iii) Political leaders such as Mayor at July to December 2019 Municipality and District Speaker, Speaker i) There was continuous on job training at Division level. and mentoring of offi cers at the Regional iv) Heads of departments such as CFOs, Offi ces on investigation methods that District Engineers, Physical Planners, lead to quicker handling of cases as well Personnel Offi cers at the Districts, District as how to prioritize work. Water Offi cers, Community Development ii) Handling and clearing backlog cases. Offi cers. iii) Ensuring that Heads of Regional Offi ces v) Senior Public Servants that include Chief hold regular fi le review meetings to Administrative Offi cers and Town Clerks. improve on effi ciency and fast track vi) Sub County Offi cials investigations. vii) Offi cials of OPM 2.2.2 Key accomplishments of viii) Offi cials of Electoral Commission at the investigations in Local district level Governments ix) Secondary school teachers The Directorate of Regional Offi ces x) NEMA Offi cials investigated and completed a total of 790 xi) Area Land Committees cases comprising of 539 corruption cases and 251 ombudsman cases. The target was 2.2.4 Challenges in investigation of 250 corruption cases and 234 ombudsman corruption complaints in Local cases. More cases were concluded during Governments and actions to the period, than planned mainly due to the address them initiative of ensuring that all back log cases i) There is heavy workload in the Directorate are handled and closed. A total of 239 backlog of Regional Offi ces. This challenge is cases were concluded and closed. addressed by carrying out fi le analysis The Directorate of Regional Offi ces also made to identify cases to be given priority and follow up on 652 (82%) recommendations of stepping up eff orts in handling backlog IG made to Local Governments out of a total cases. of 800 recommendations that were pending ii) There was failure and or delay by follow -up at the start of the reporting period. Government agencies to implement 2.2.3 Category of the persons IG recommendations and to provide investigated in Local Governments responses on cases under investigation. The IG summons those who delay The categories of people who were to provide information or refuse to investigated included: implement the recommendations made by i) Principal Medical Offi cer, Regional Blood IG, in addition to regularly following-up the Bank implementation of the recommendations.
BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JULY – DECEMBER 2019) 11 Table II: Outcome of investigations and follow up of recommendations in Local Governments
Achievement Outcome
Concluded 26 public offi cials were arrested and prosecuted. investigations of A total of funds amounting to 279,608,267 was recovered 790 cases 280 recommendations for administrative action were issued to concerned authorities to take action against the implicated offi cers. Issues raised in 251 ombudsman cases were resolved during investigations. Conducted follow 35 public offi cers were dismissed. up on 652 IG 22 public offi cers were warned / reprimanded recommendations in Local 26 public offi cers were interdicted and these included: Ag. District Education Governments Offi cer, Lyantonde, Ag. District Inspector of Schools, Lyantonde, Accounts Assistant, Lyantonde, Senior Assistant Town Clerk, Rwimi, Senior Accounts Assistant Hima T/C, Kicwamba Sub County Chief among others 50 public offi cers were submitted to commissions for disciplinary actions.
2.3 Arrests effected during the ongoing cases and pending appeals as at 30th period July – December 2019 June 2019. Twenty-four (24) were new cases During the period under review, 34 public registered in courts of law, to- wit, 18 cases offi cers were arrested for various corruption registered before courts of fi rst instance off ences; the details are summarized in the and 6 Appeals. Thirty-three (33) cases were Appendix B. concluded during the reporting period; the concluded cases resulted into the following: 2.4 Prosecutions eighteen (18) cases convictions, six of the The powers of the Inspectorate of Government convictions had court orders for refund of to prosecute or cause prosecution of suspects misappropriated funds, fourteen cases (14) acquittals, and one (1) case withdrawn. Fifty- alleged to have been engaged in corruption seven (57) cases were on-going at fi rst trial and abuse of offi ce are derived from the and forty-two (42) cases were on Appeal, Constitution of the Republic of Uganda which as at 31st December 2019. A total of UGX provides in Article 230 that: 60,438,036 was money recovered as a result “The Inspectorate of Government shall have of Prosecution, while UGX 175,374,880 is power to investigate, cause investigation, pending recovery against orders that were arrest, cause arrest, prosecute or cause issued during the period. prosecution in respect of cases involving corruption, abuse of authority or of public 2.4.1 Constraints encountered in offi ce”. prosecutions
During the period under review, the IG a) Limited/lack of cooperation from prosecuted one hundred thirty two (132) prosecution witnesses; some either cases, out of which nighty four (94) were refuse to report to court or they appear carried forward from the previous period i.e. in court and turn hostile to the state.
12 BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JULY – DECEMBER 2019) a) Accused persons sometimes jump bail i) Continuous Legal Education for all delaying and/or sometimes abating their prosecutors to keep up to date with cases. new methods of investigating and b) Backlog has accumulated at the Anti- prosecuting corruption. Corruption Division (ACD) of High Court ii) Increasing public awareness of the which is aff ecting the rate of disposal of need to combat corruption and cases. There are few judicial offi cers at enhance plea bargain. ACD to handle the growing number of iii) More funds to procure vehicles and corruption cases fi led at the Court. other equipment as well as recruit c) Delay to hear cases on Appeal especially staff to facilitate prosecution. by Court of Appeal and Supreme Court. 2.4.3 Future Plans d) Limited numbers of vehicles to facilitate upcountry travels i. Build Capacity of all prosecutors in areas of plea bargaining, investigations and prosecution e) Limited human resource to handle of cyber-crime, Money laundering, Asset prosecution. recovery (fi nancial investigations/profi ling) 2.4.2 Recommendations and illicit enrichment. (a) The Judiciary should facilitate criminal ii. Increase the number of prosecutors to sessions in the areas where cases originate match the increasing volume and quality from to ensure faster disposal of cases. In of work. addition, when cases are conducted in these 2.5 Civil Litigation areas where the off ence was committed, the communities directly appreciate The Inspectorate established the Civil government eff orts to combat corruption. Litigation Unit with the mandate to defend (b) Government should provide substantial civil cases in courts of law and to provide legal protection and reward to Whistleblowers opinions on all matters to IG management. and witnesses. For the period under review, 42 cases were (c) The Judiciary should recruit and deploy handled, out of which 6 were concluded, 28 more Judges to the Court of Appeal since are ongoing in courts of fi rst instance and 8 it handles all Constitutional Matters as well are on appeal.
as any other civil, criminal and election 2.4.4.1 Challenges in Civil Litigation appeals. The lack of corporate status remains a major (d) The Judiciary should deploy more Judicial challenge for the unit. The unit depends on Offi cers at the Anti-Corruption Division Attorney Generals chambers to manage to increase effi ciency and faster disposal the civil litigation matters. This is a major of cases. Prosecution of corruption cases challenge when the AGs Chambers does not cannot be rushed as they involve a lot of follow the IG instructions. Since eff orts to documentation. get a license to handle specifi c cases has not (e) Ministry of Finance Planning and Economic been forthcoming. Development should avail funds to IG for;
BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JULY – DECEMBER 2019) 13 2.4.4.2 Recommendations 2.4.5.1 Money recovered as a result of The Parliament of Uganda and Offi ce of the investigations on IG asset Recovery Attorney General should support the IG to be Account granted corporate status. During the period July-December 2019 recoveries received on IG Asset Recovery 2.6 Asset Recovery Account as a result of investigations was UGX The Inspectorate of Government (IG) set up 593,261,770=. the Assets Recovery Unit (ARU) to deal with recovery of ill-gotten wealth through the 2.5.5.2 Challenges in Asset Recovery perpetration of corruption. Asset Recovery The absence of parallel fi nancial investigations is the process of tracing, freezing, securing, at the onset of an investigation makes it managing, confi scating and returning to the diffi cult to trace property as many cases rightful owners/benefi ciaries, property that are concluded long after property has been has been obtained illicitly. The Unit is expected dissipated. The Directorate of Legal Aff airs to effi ciently and expeditiously conduct trace is coordinating with the investigators to and recover ill-gotten assets accumulated by conduct parallel fi nancial investigations, persons who engage in corruption. The Unit with a view to prosecuting the suspects with is mandated to handle among other things money laundering in addition to the predicate the following key activities:- off ences, such as abuse of offi ce, causing i) Enforcement of recovery in conviction fi nancial loss, forgery, etc. This will enable based and taxed costs matters; the IG identify and seize (freeze) property ii) Enforcement of IG orders for the recovery early enough, with a view to confi scation of property; (forfeiture). iii) Enforcement of voluntary settlements 2.5.5.3 Future plans for Asset Recovery iv) Handle Mutual Legal Assistance matters and informal requests; The IG will continue to build the capacity of v) Capacity enhancement initiatives its staff on methods and techniques in asset vi) Representation of the IG on the National recovery. Anti-Money laundering and Combating Financing of Terrorism Task Force;
Table III: Comparative analysis of Money Recovered Month F/Y 18/19 F/Y 19/20 July 39,900,000 50,785,479 August 38,805,033 44,282,769 September 67,298,580 94,514,879 October 116,988,605 191,045,728 November 81,314,470 85,277,132 December 105,303,263 127,355,783 Total 449,609,951 593,261,770
14 BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JULY – DECEMBER 2019) CHAPTER 3 THE OMBUDSMAN FUNCTION
3.0 Introduction and methods of work or procedure conducive to the eff ective performance The Directorate of Ombudsman Aff airs of their duties and which, in the opinion executes the constitutional functions of the of the Inspector General of Government Inspectorate of Government provided under would reduce the incidence of corruption Article 225(1) of the Constitution of Uganda, and mal-administration. paragraphs (a), (c) and (e) as follows: The functions highlighted above are also To promote and foster strict adherence executed in line with Strategic Objective to the rule of law and principles of natural No 2 of the Inspectorate of Government justice in administration; Strategic Plan “Leveraging the Ombudsman To promote fair, effi cient and good Role to embed adherence to the Rule of law governance in public offi ces; and, and Principles of Natural Justice and Public To investigate any act, omission, advice, Administration”. decision or recommendation by a public In order to eff ectively discharge the functions offi cer or any other authority to which this and achieve the Strategic Objective above, article applies, taken, made, give nor done the Directorate of Ombudsman Aff airs is in exercise of administrative functions. structurally organized into two divisions: In addition to the foregoing the Directorate of Individual Interventions and Systemic Ombudsman Aff airs also fulfi ls functions spelt Interventions. out under Section 8(1), Paragraph (i), Parts Individual Interventions are structured (i) and (ii) which enjoins the Inspectorate as around complaints or grievances against follows: public offi cials or offi ces aff ecting an individual To take necessary measures for the detection citizen or groups of citizens in matters of and prevention of corruption in public offi ces public administration. Such complaints and in particular: - are usually handled with a view to quick or (i) To examine the practices and procedures immediate resolution to ensure the citizen’s of those offi ces in order to facilitate the concern is expeditiously settled. detection of corrupt practices and to During the reporting period, the Directorate secure the revision of methods of work accomplished the following activities: or procedure which in the opinion of the Inspectorate may be conducive to 3.1 Individual Interventions corrupt practices; and, Investigations of individual complaints were (ii) To advise those offi ces on ways and accomplished as follows: means of preventing corrupt practices
BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JULY – DECEMBER 2019) 15 Table IV: Ombudsman Complaints handled during the period July – December 2019
Nature of cases Kampala HQ Regional offi ces Total Percentage
Nonpayment of salaries and 23 98 121 38.8% other benefi ts
Mismanagement of public 9 46 55 17.6% resources Employment Disputes 18 36 54 17.3% Delay of service delivery 0 17 17 5.4% Victimization 1 14 15 4.8% Abuse of authority 0 8 8 2.6% Others 10 32 42 13.5% Sub Total 61 251 312 100.0%
As indicated in the above table, most of the Police Force. The claim was settled by complaints handled involved nonpayment Uganda Police Force. of salaries, gratuity and other emoluments iii) A complainant received UGX.9,700,000/= followed by mismanagement of public (Nine Million Seven Hundred Thousand resources. Some complaints were resolved Shillings only) from the Uganda Police through Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Force as compensation following an like the cases that involved employment award by the Uganda Human Rights disputes between a Machine operator and Commission. Uganda National Examination Board and a 3.2 Systemic Interventions delayed payment of gratuity to a former soldier Systemic Interventions are more detailed by Ministry of Defence and Veteran Aff airs. and in-depth investigations in response to As a result the Ombudsman interventions matters symptomatic of deeper underlying claims to individuals were paid out by diff erent problems in any given institution or sector in institutions. The examples are detailed below; public administration. The outcome of such interventions is typically aimed at isolating i) A Widow to a late Army offi cer was paid systemic issues and making appropriate UGX.14,000,000/= (Fourteen Million recommendations that would help prevent Shillings only) by Uganda Peoples’ Defense recurrence of repetitive complaints in any Forces (UPDF) as gratuity due to the late given area of public administration. The said husband. interventions may also help with resolving ii) A Police Offi cer was paid UGX. 18,000,000/= issues in public administration of wider public (Eighteen Million Shillings only) as arrears interest. arising from a complaint of irregular During the period under review, IG undertook termination of his services by the Uganda the following systemic interventions:
16 BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JULY – DECEMBER 2019) 3.2.1 Review of qualifi cations and 67(2) of the Employment Act to the extent alleged misconduct of the that it does not specify that extension of Chairperson of the Fund probation could only be done with the Management Board, Uganda Road agreement of the employee. Further URF Fund staff did not sign annual performance plans as provided for under Section 5.2(ii) The IG reviewed and investigated the of the HR Manual and appraisal meetings qualifi cations and experience of the Chair- between supervisors and respective staff person of the, Fund Management Board did not take place as required under (FMB); deteriorating relationship between Section 6.6 of the HR Manual. the Chairperson FMB and the URF Executive Director on operational matters; and, Neither the FMB nor its Chairperson disciplinary procedures she used on the meddled in recruitment matters as Executive Director. alleged when they intervened in the renewal of the contract of the Manager It was established that: for Corporate Aff airs. Rather, in carrying The Chairperson FMB had the required out its mandate on appointments of staff qualifi cations and experience to be under Section 20 of the URF Act, it handled appointed a member of the FMB in light of an appeal brought to it by the Manager Section 9 of the URF Act. The Chairperson for Corporate Aff airs. It was the Executive was also appointed in compliance with Director who abdicated his duty to make Section 8(3) of the URF Act since she was a a submission on the renewal of contract member representing freight transporters for the Manager for Corporate Aff airs to that was among the category of members the FMB in the meaning of Section 20(1) that could be appointed Chairperson. of the URF Act. The Executive Director Section 5.10 of the HR Manual is inconsistent also handled the aforementioned matter with Article 175 of the Constitution of the in a manner that was inconsistent with Republic of Uganda in as far as it states fairness and judiciousness required under that employees of the URF are not offi cers Section 14.1 of the HR Manual and Section in the Public Service yet their emoluments F-a(3)&(7) of the Standing Orders. are drawn from the Consolidated Fund. The strained relationship between the Employment contracts for URF staff serving Executive Director and the Manager for on probation were made in a manner that Corporate Aff airs remained unresolved they were not probationary contracts in as the URF had no Grievance Handling line with Section 67 of the Employment Mechanism (GHM) in place to handle Act and as defi ned by Justice Elizabeth grievances between managers on one hand Musoke in Maudah Atuzarirwe v. Uganda and between managers and the Executive Registration Services Bureau (URSB) and Director on the other hand. Likewise, 3 Others, High Court Misc. Cause No. 249 diff erences between the Chairperson of of 2013. Further, Section 5.10.3 of the the Board and the Executive Director could HR Manual is inconsistent with Section not be eff ectively resolved as there was no
BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JULY – DECEMBER 2019) 17 provision in the URF Board Manual for a business was conclusively conducted GHM between members of the FMB. particularly as regards to the confi rmation Regarding the procurement of offi ce of FMB minutes. This omission led to premises in 2018, the FMB did interfere in a situation where between 2017 and the procurement when it, made orders to 2018, fourteen (14) sets of FMB minutes the PDU; dictated to the User Department; remained unconfi rmed. This contravened and, appointed a Subcommittee of the Paragraph 3(2) of the Second Schedule of FMB to carry out evaluation of potential the URF Act and Section 6.4(e) of the URF Consultants. Their actions were tantamount Board Manual. to breach of the provisions of the PPDA Act In December 2018, the Ch airperson and its attendant Regulations, although irregularly suspended Executive Director neither of these directives took eff ect in the allegedly acting under the resolutions of end. Instead of a Consultant, a temporary the special meeting of the FMB held on 5th employee was recruited by the URF September 2018 that never recommended Management. However, the appointee did any such action. These actions were not carry out the duties he was appointed dishonest, did not exhibit integrity and for as directed by the FMB. There was did not uphold the values of the URF and evidently no value addition realized by therefore were conduct unbecoming. The URF in this regard. In this respect it was actions also contravened Principle 2 on the Executive Director that failed to carry Honesty and Integrity of the Code of Ethics out his duties to properly implement FMB for FMB members, Management and Staff decisions which contravened Section 16(2) of URF as provided for under Chapter 13 of the URF Act and Section 8.1 of the URF of the URF Board Manual. Board Manual. In light of the fi ndings, it is recommended In October 2015, the Chairperson that: FMB travelled to Algeria without the a) practices related to renewal of permission of the Minister for Finance, employment contracts and appraisal of Planning and Economic Development staff performance be reviewed; Section which contravened the terms of 5.10 of the HR Manual be brought appointment. Relatedly, the Executive into conformity with Article 175 of the Director failed in his duties as Accounting Constitution of the Republic of Uganda Offi cer as contained in Section 45 of the in regard to the defi nition of URF staff as Public Finance Management Act when he public offi cers; and, Section 5.10.3 of the reimbursed monies incurred in expenses HR Manual be brought into conformity for that trip to the Chairperson FMB with Section 67(2) of the Employment Act; yet the latter had not provided all the required supporting documents. b) A Grievance Handling Mechanism be made to handle grievances between The Chairperson FMB failed to properly members of the FMB, and, between the steer FMB meetings to ensure that all Executive Director and Managers;
18 BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JULY – DECEMBER 2019) c) The members of FMB acquaint themselves the offi ce of the DVC F&A. The new Ag. with what constitutes a probationary DVC F&A only requested for staff to fi ll the contract and brings such contracts vacuum created by the departed staff . into conformity with Section 67 of the By the time the IG completed this review, Employment Act. the person appointed Ag. DVC (F&A) 3.2.2 Review of the process of was appointed the DVC (F&A) but the appointment of the Acting appointment was nullifi ed by the High Deputy Vice Chancellor Finance Court. and Administration, Makerere In light of the above, it was recommended that University in 2017 Section 2.6.4.2(b) of the Makerere University The IG reviewed the appointment, whether Human Resource Manual be amended to the new Ag. DVC F&A irregularly transferred bring it into conformity with Section 32(1) of all staff he found in that offi ce. the University and Other Tertiary Institutions Act. The IG established as follows: 3.2.3 Review of the process of The position of DVC F&A fell vacant after recruitment of the Managing the holder assumed the offi ce of Vice Director at Uganda Coffee Chancellor Makerere University. The then Development Authority Chairperson of the Makerere University Council noted that Chancellor of Makerere The IG reviewed the recruitment of the University identifi ed the candidate to Managing Director (MD) at Uganda Coff ee fi ll the position of DVC (F&A) in acting Development Authority (UCDA). As a result of capacity pending the appointment of a the review in question, it was established that; substantive DVC (F&A). the best candidate for the position of MD was not appointed on the grounds that security There was no requirement found that an vetting by the Internal Security Organization Ag. DVC had to be selected from a shortlist (ISO) found him unsuitable. However, ISO did of fi ve (5) Professors as alleged. However not stipulate the reasons as to why the best this should not negate the principle of evaluated candidate was unsuitable to be fair competition in recruitment in the appointed MD. University service as good practice. It was observed that the Board of UCDA The University Senate did not recommend erred when it disqualifi ed the best evaluated the appointment nor did the University candidate without auditable reasons. This was Council approve the same rendering the because the Board had already conducted appointment null and void to that extent. an extensive process of interviewing and It was not true that the new Ag. DVC F&A assessing candidates which no doubt involved irregularly transferred all the staff he use of public funds. It was therefore not in found in that offi ce. Rather those staff had order for the Board to wrongly disregard already been transferred to the offi ce of the outcome of its own robust recruitment the Vice Chancellor before he took over exercise without any clear auditable reasons.
BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JULY – DECEMBER 2019) 19 In light of the above, it was recommended the Division Mayor and approved by that the UCDA Board should always when the Division Council, the latter did not requesting any Vetting Agency to provide approve the representative to the Board clear justifi cation for any recommendation of Old Kampala S.S.S as should have been the latter arrives at. This will ensure that the case. This rendered this members the Board is able to exercise its discretion presence on the Board questionable.
transparently, judiciously and independently. Regulation 6(3) of the Board Regulations 3.2.4 Review of the process of leasing provides that in each year, after the fi rst of Old Kampala Senor Secondary year, at an annual general meeting of the School land comprised in Plot 19 board, one third of the members of the Namirembe Road by the Board board shall retire. It was established that of Governors to M/s Volcano Bus this provision was not adhered to by the Terminal Ltd Board.
The Inspectorate of Government reviewed The Board resolved that space at Plot the leasing of Old Kampala Senior Secondary 19, Namirembe Road should be let out School (Old Kampala S.S.S) land comprised to fi rms that can hire the space for bus in Plot 19 Namirembe Road to M/S Volcano parking, it unjustifi ably restricted what the Bus Terminal Ltd by, the School’s Board of space could be used for. In this disposal Governors and reviewed the constitution of the then Old Kampala S.S.S Head teacher the Board and the school’s use of the services failed to adhere to the provisions of the of a fi rm allegedly associated to the Lord Mayor PPDA Guidelines for Schools. After the of Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA). Board entered into a Tenancy Agreement Following the review it was established that: with M/s Volcano Ltd the Head teacher did not conclude the process with the approval The Board of Old Kampala S.S.S is of the Attorney General. The Solicitor established under Regulation 3 of General declined to give the retrospective the Education (Board of Governors) clearance. This therefore rendered the Regulations (hereafter referred to as the tenancy agreement entered into by the Board Regulations) that prescribes among Board as null and void. whom is one nominee of the local council where the school is found. The law does not PPDA found procedural anomalies and specifi cally detail how the representatives recommended that the Head teacher on school Boards would be selected/ seeks guidance from the Solicitor General elected by their respective constituencies. on the implementation of the Tenancy Each constituency therefore came up Agreement. OKOSA appealed the decision with its own protocols for nominations. of PPDA. The PPDA Tribunal set aside the However while the protocol of the KCCA decision of PPDA, cancelled the disposal Central Division Council was that the and directed Old Kampala S.S.S to re- representative would be nominated by tender.
20 BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JULY – DECEMBER 2019) His Worship the Lord Mayor at KCCA was a 3.2.5. Review issues pertinent to partner at M/s Lukwago & Co. Advocates process of giving effect to the the fi rm drafted the Tenancy Agreement Uganda National Health Research as contracted by the Board. Old Kampala Organization Act, 2011 S.S.S falls under the direct jurisdiction of The IG reviewed the operationalization KCCA Central Division Council which is part of the Uganda National Health Research of KCCA. The political head of KCCA Central Organization Act, 2011 (UNHRO Act) following Division Council is the Division Mayor. a complaint that the Minister for Health Since His Worship the Lord Mayor was the had not issued the required instrument to political head of KCCA, he did not directly commence its operation. supervise Old Kampala S.S.S and therefore confl ict of interest could not arise. It was established that:
In view of the fi ndings above, it was The UNHRO Act of 2011 No. 5 was assented recommended that: to by H.E the President on 31st August, 2009 and published in the Uganda Gazette The KCCA Central Division Council No. 40 Volume CIV on 10th June, 2011. At should always approve the Council the time of enactment of the UNHRO Act, representatives to all school Boards in line the Minister for Health made the required with the regulations. Statutory Instrument to commence The Permanent Secretary Ministry of its operations in December 2015 and Education & Sports, should ensure that all published in the gazette in January Head teachers of post-primary education 2016, but provided for it a retrospective institutions governed by school Boards commencement date of 10th June 2011. to strictly adhere to the provisions of It was also established that after the expiry Regulation 6(3) of the Board Regulations. of the term of the UNHRO Board in May The Board and Management of Old 2016, the Minister was yet to appoint the Kampala S.S.S should always adhere to the new Board. established Procurement & Disposal laws In light of this, it was recommended that and guidelines to avoid errors that can the Minister expedites the appointment of lead to litigation. the new UNRHO Board.
BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JULY – DECEMBER 2019) 21 CHAPTER 4 ENFORCEMENT OF THE LEADERSHIP CODE OF CONDUCT
4.0 Background eligible to declare by 31st March 2019. At the beginning of this reporting period, 21,182 Pursuant to Articles 225 (1) (d) and 234 of leaders submitted their declarations which the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, is approximately 85% compliance rate. The 1995, Section 3 (1) of the Leadership Code Directorate did follow up on the leadership Act, 2002 and S. 8 (1) (d) of the Inspectorate status of defaulters through their accounting of Government Act, 2002 the Inspectorate offi cers. As a result of the follow up, the of Government is mandated to enforce the compliance rate increased to 21,440 which is Leadership Code of Conduct. approximately 85.8%. The Leadership Code Act, 2002 provides a minimum standard of behavior and conduct ii) Exit declaration for leaders; it requires all specifi ed leaders The challenge of retired/retiring leaders was to declare their income, assets and liabilities solved by developing an exit declaration form. to the Inspector General of Government. This enables the system to deactivate that The Code prohibits conduct that is likely to category of leaders in the database. In the compromise the honesty, impartiality and event that they assume leadership in one way integrity of leaders or conduct that leads to or the other, they shall be reactivated to the corruption in public aff airs; and it imposes current register. This module has been tested penalties on leaders who breach the Code. and implemented. Section 37 of the Leadership Code Act, 2002 iii) Phase III of IG-ODS provides that the Inspectorate shall include in The main objective of Phase III is to integrate its statutory Report to Parliament a report on with other government registries whose its enforcement of the Code. information is used during verifi cation of leaders’ declarations of income, assets and 4.1 Activities carried out during liabilities. The registries include Ministry of July to December 2019: Lands, URSB, URA and NIRA. The IG had a 4.1.1. Management of leaders’ fruitful meeting with NIRA where it was agreed declarations of income, assets that IG should commence on development of and liabilities: an interface to link with the NIRA data base. Section 3A of the Leadership Code Act, 2002 iv) Publicity, Training and Support empowers the Inspectorate of Government Strategy to receive, examine and verify declarations The IG conducted trainings of 260 leaders in lodged by leaders. 9 Districts and 9 Police Stations in 3 regions i) March 2019 Declarations in order to increase the compliance rate of The Directorate expected to receive declarations and the Leadership Code. As a declarations from 25,000 leaders who were result of the publicity and trainings conducted
22 BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JULY – DECEMBER 2019) in these remote areas, leaders consistently opened and a total of 14 investigation cases raised the challenges of unavailability of were concluded during this reporting period. computers and unreliable internet as their Below is a summary of the concluded cases:- impediment to submitting their declarations 1 case was forwarded for prosecution on time. 12 cases, the allegations were found to be 4.2 Verifi cations of leader’s untrue and the leader’s acquisitions were declarations of Income, Assets within their known sources of income. and Liabilities 1 case of failure to declare; the undeclared At the beginning of this reporting period, assets were initially registered in the the Directorate had a total of 165 ongoing names of the grand children and sold in verifi cations cases at various stages. 119 2015. Non declaration of children, spouse verifi cation cases were opened and a total of and dependents’ assets and/or disposal of 81 verifi cation cases were concluded by the assets is not a breach of the Code under end of this reporting period. the amended Leadership Code Act, 2017.
Below is a summary of the concluded cases; 11 leaders were cautioned/warned 1 case was referred to URA for tax audit 4.4. Gifts Declared by Leaders 11 cases, the leaders were advised and Section 10(1) of the Leadership Code Act, 2002 cautioned to always declare all properties requires a leader to declare to the Inspector in which they have interest. General of Government a gift or donation of a 69 cases, the leader’s assets were found value of ten currency points or above received to be commensurate with their known on any public or ceremonial occasion, or a sources of income and no undeclared commission on any transaction. During this assets were found. reporting period, no gifts were declared.
4.3 Investigations into breaches of Table V: Summary of value of Income, and the Leadership Code; Assets of leaders’ verifi ed/investigated
At the beginning of this reporting period, The Directorate completed 81 verifi cations the Directorate had a total of 22 ongoing and 14 investigations. The total confi rmed cases of investigations into breaches of the income and value of assets verifi ed is Leadership Code. 16 investigation cases were tabulated below:
Table V: Summary of value of Income, and Assets of leaders’ verifi ed/investigated
Cases Total confi rmed income Value of assets verifi ed
Verifi cation (81) 20,059,285,494 9,433,384,475 Investigations (14) 55,683,083,057 29,577,481,168 Totals 75,742,368,551 39,010,865,643
BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JULY – DECEMBER 2019) 23 The total confi rmed income considered was 4.6 Future Plans that earned after becoming a leader and Conduct a pre-entry meetings in which could be verifi ed from the information institutions where leaders’ declaration are provided by the banks and other documents going to be verifi ed and sensitize them like tenancy agreements for the period 2013 on what is expected of them during the to 2019. verifi cation exercise. The assets considered for verifi cation were Conduct stakeholder engagements with those acquired and developed before government registries and other agencies and after becoming a leader. However in whose information is relevant during the establishing whether the assets are within verifi cation process. the leader’s known sources of income; it’s the assets acquired after becoming a leader that Finalize the development of the IG-ODS Phase are compared with the income verifi ed. II which will operationalize the electronic verifi cation tool and prepare for integration 4.5 Constraints in Enforcing the with other government registries. Leadership Code Act Complete a total of 230 cases of both i. The weaknesses in the Leadership Code investigations of breaches of the Code Act as amended such as the lack of and verifi cation cases of leaders’ incomes, penalties to some breaches and off ences assets and liabilities. make it diffi cult to enforce the law. 4.7 Recommendations to ii. The informal and undocumented Government transactions continue to make leader’s incomes, liabilities and assets diffi cult to i. Amendment of the Leadership Code Act trace and to prove. to address the loop holes that arose from its recent amendment such as the lack of iii. The delays in accessing information penalties to some breaches and off ences. from diff erent Government registries and Commercial banks aff ects the timely ii. The Ministry of Information Communication completion of cases. and Technology to Improve and strengthen the internet connectivity in all districts across the country.
24 BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JULY – DECEMBER 2019) CHAPTER 5 PREVENTIVE MEASURES
5.0 Introduction Choice FM- Gulu; Voice of Lango- Lira; Radio Amaani -Moyo; Radio Pacis- Arua, Ateker Radio Under article 225 of the 1995 Constitution - Moroto, Open Gate FM Ltd - Mbale; Emambya of the Republic of Uganda, the Inspectorate FM - Kakumiro; Voice of Kigezi- Kabale; Baba FM of Government is mandated to stimulate – Jinja and Voice of Toro- Fort Portal. public awareness about the values of constitutionalism in general and the activities 5.2. Partnerships with State and of the offi ce in particular, through any media Non State Actors or any other means it considers appropriate. During this period engagements with state The aim is to create partnership and and Non State Actors were conducted that collaborative eff orts with various sections of included boardroom sessions with the National the public in order to achieve its mandate Planning Authority and the district leaders of of fi ghting corruption, abuse of offi ce and Mbarara, Mbale and Gulu Districts. Over 400 administrative injustices. people were engaged through this process The public is therefore, educated about their and the objective was to examine the extent Constitutional right to access public services to which accountability dimensions have without having to pay bribes and made aware been integrated in the National Development of their civic duties and responsibilities; to Plan III in enhancing the national capacity demand for accountability, value for money for visionary and long-term planning. The from their leaders and to report corrupt engagements also helped in spreading practices, mismanagement or abuse of public awareness about anti-corruption initiatives offi ce to the Inspectorate of Government. in both MDAs and the Local Governments. The interface with the various stakeholders The IG undertook the following measures to generated resolutions, recommendations and prevent corruption: follow up issues that included; 5.1 Raising Public Awareness: Ensuring that all funds both on and off During the period, the IG through Radio budget fi nancing are included in the Budget Talk Shows, sensitized the population about and Ministerial Policy Statements of MDAs, the National Integrity Survey IV (NIS IV) irrespective of source to avoid duplication implementation and called upon the public of services; to provide their opinions about corruption, Ensuring that budgets for institutions maladministration, enforcement of Leadership permitted to collect funds and spend at Code and on issues to do with Ethics and source are approved by Parliament. Integrity. The talk shows were held on various radio stations that included Voice of Teso - Soroti; Engaging the NGO Board on monitoring Radio West - Mbarara; Radio Simba- Kampala; of NGOs and CSOs resources to ensure
BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JULY – DECEMBER 2019) 25 effi cient service delivery and to avoid Extension of Certifi cates of Compliance to duplication with Government services. budget monitoring, accountability and NDP There is a need to move from regulation of monitoring.
operation to ensuring service delivery and Implementation of recommendations of accountability. the Accountability sector institutions. Removal of politicians from involvement in Development of service delivery standards the Public Procurement processes. Highlight for the various sectors- benchmark with the confl ict in the roles of the LC5, LC3 and Ministry of Health. Councilors at the Local Government level. Mainstream Transparency, Accountability Prioritizing accountability by giving it and Anti- corruption initiatives in all MDA prominence in NDP III by setting clear Plans, Projects and Programs. benchmarks, standards and indicators for the sectors and their respective MDAs and Have and/ or popularize shorter LGs procurement processes. Amendments to the procurement laws that address the lead Considering anti-corruption and account- times and include sanctions. ability as a cross cutting issue and integrating it in the development of NDP III processes Including Anti-corruption as one of the and that it should apply to all programmes. thematic areas under private sector development and in schools. In schools, Advocating for the inclusion of Transparency, appropriate messages should be developed Accountability and Anti-corruption in all for each level. major investments in NDP III.
Deputy IGG Mariam Wangadya with staff of the collaborating ACAs after the Boardroom session in Mbarara
26 BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JULY – DECEMBER 2019) A section of participants engaging during the Mbarara Boardroom Session
5.3 Anti-Corruption Campaign 2019 of all leaders to end the corruption by ensuring that the economy meets the demands and 5.3.1 The Launch and Anti- Corruption needs of every citizen. He noted that because Walk if people don’t have jobs, they don’t have H.E. the President, Gen. Yoweri Museveni led income and therefore the temptation is high. the Anti-Corruption Walk from the Constitution The President stressed that it is time to support Square to Kololo Ceremonial Grounds. The the expansion of sectors including commercial walk attracted all MDAs and the general public agriculture and industry services so that jobs, with over 10,000 walkers. The theme was, “A wealth and income for people are created. The corruption free Uganda starts with me”. President later launched the National Anti- His Excellency President Y.K Museveni addressed Corruption Strategy (NACS) 2019 and Zero the nation and emphasized the responsibility Tolerance to Corruption Strategy 2019.
H.E President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni leading the Anti-Corruption walk 2019
BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JULY – DECEMBER 2019) 27 5.3.2 Global Leadership Summit (GLS) place at Gayaza High School that culminated and the National Debate Council into Senior School Debates Grand Finale on (NDC) GLS the 9th December 2019 at the Parliament of The Global Leadership Summit (GLS) is Uganda. The aim was sensitize the young a Christian NGO that runs Leadership people on the eff ects of corruption in Uganda. Development events pioneered in 1992 The importance of engaging young people by Willow CREEK Community Association, in schools to help understand the extent of Chicago USA. The leadership summit has corruption and challenge then to play their been held in Kampala and other regions part was emphasized. If we want to see a since 2008. The main objective of the GLS corruption-free future then the youngsters was to equip excellent leadership that ignites have to be taught the value of integrity transformation. The Anti- Corruption Agencies and accountability. The National Debate aligned the ACW theme of “Promoting Championship is a Non-profi t organization Accountability for National Development” founded by teachers intended to support to the GLS theme of “Promoting individual debate having realized debate was decorating and collective action to combat corruption in the public and this year’s championship was in Uganda” and sought to achieve specifi c aimed at uprooting corruption in schools and objectives. by the time students get in public offi ce, they have obtained skills in critical and eff ective In 2019, the GLS Uganda Chapter focused on thinking. Accordingly, 250 schools took part promoting integrity and sharing messages in the competition with 100 of them coming on anti-corruption in the work place and to Kampala from 85 districts. Mr. George all circles of infl uence under the theme Bamugemereire, Deputy Inspector General “Promoting individual and collective action of Government commended the National to combat corruption in Uganda.” The ACAs Debate Council for the innovation saying the were invited to attend the two-day event on 1st competition will be critical at developing the and 2nd of November and contributed to the capabilities of young people at a tender age. discussions. GIZ sponsored the attendance of the nominated participants from the 5.3.3 Engagement with Civil Society ACAs. The IGG gave remarks during this Organizations year’s summit. The summit attracted other Collaboration with Anti-Corruption Coalition participants drawn from Political Leaders, Uganda (ACCU) CEOs from reputable Organizations, Premier and Mid-Level Management Personnel, The IG engaged with Civil Society for the Senior Civil Servants, The NGO Fraternity, and 2019 Anti-Corruption week activities. The the Young Professionals among others Anti-Corruption Coalition Uganda (ACCU) in partnership with Transparency International The Inspectorate of Government in Uganda (TIU); Action Aid International partnership with the National Debate Council Uganda; Civil Society Budget Advocacy Group (NDC) organised the National Senior Schools (CSBAG); Africa Freedom of Information Debate Championships 2019, which took Centre (AFIC) and the Uganda Debt Network
28 BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JULY – DECEMBER 2019) (UDN) organized a two-day convention on The specifi c objectives of the dialogue are: the 5th and 6th of December 2019. The To establish the status of implementation convention was preceded by a series of of the IG recommendations in the DLGs, events that started on the 4th of December Discuss the challenges aff ecting the 2019 that included: holding several press implementation of the IG recommendations conferences; conducting talk shows on radio and television; and presentation of Integrity Devise mechanisms through which the Awards for exemplary performance in public challenges can be overcome to ensure service. eff ective service delivery. The consultative meetings were conducted in The engagement further brought together a Fort Portal, Jinja, Arua and Kampala Districts number of stakeholders that included: elected and offi ciated by the Deputy Inspectors General and appointed offi cials from the National of Government. These consultative meetings Parliament and the Central Government were attended by 183 participants. The of Uganda (GoU) Ministries, Departments participants included District Chairpersons, and Agencies (MDA) as well as members Chief Administrative Offi cers, Chairpersons from Local Governments (LG) executive of District Service Commissions, Secretary and public accounts statutory committees; Service Commissions, Town Clerks, District representatives from the private sector as Executive Committee members and District well as Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) Service Commissions members from Fort including Faith Based Organisations (FBOs). Portal, Kyenjojo, Kamwenge, Bunyangabu, The two-day program presented under the Jinja, Iganga, Bugiri, Namutumba, Maracha, theme: Promoting Accountability for National Zombo, Pakwach, Madi Okollo, Nebbi and Development, featured a number of topical Arua districts. The Kampala meeting was issues presented by selected representatives attended by Accounting Offi cers from MDAs. from the multi stakeholders and action groups and all focused on the fi ght against It was noted that the factors that undermine corruption in Uganda. the implementation of IG recommendations include the following; 5.4 Consultative meetings with ministries, departments, Weak follow-up by the IG agencies and local government Ambiguities in the Legal and regulatory offi cials on implementation of framework (Procedure of removal after IG recommendations conviction not well spelt out) The IG held several stakeholder engagements Weak citizen engagement in the issues of with MDAs and Local Governments on the implementation implementation of IG recommendations. The Failure of responsible offi cers to act in overall objective of the engagements were time/complete failure to act. to ensure that in the implementation of IG No data bank of all public offi cers recommendations service delivery is attained (continuously change jobs without in the fi ght against corruption, knowledge of responsible offi cers)
BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JULY – DECEMBER 2019) 29 Bureaucracy in the implementation process. The Solicitor General at times gives Some recommendations are challenged by contradicting guidance to the IG the concerned offi cials. recommendations Constant transfers of Chief Administrative Separation of issues to be implemented by Offi cers and Accounting Offi cers; diff erent accounting entities, District and Failure to follow procedure in disciplining Municipal Councils are self-accounting. the culprits; Nevertheless, members agreed that in order The challenges noted by participants included to ensure eff ective service delivery and the following implementation of IG recommendation, the following actions should be taken: High Litigation cost arising from implementation of IG recommendations, i) The Accounting Offi cers should designate Focal Persons to coordinate the impleme- Lack of independence of DSC whereby ntation of the recommendations by the the Political Leaders often interfere in the various actors. recruitment process ii) The Accounting Offi cers should consult Frequent transfer of the Accounting Offi cers the IG on recommendations that require so most of the IG recommendations are more information and/or contradictory not properly fi led, information. Inadequate funding in LGs and staffi ng iii) The IG should carry out continuous gaps sensitization programs for the District Some IG recommendations especially Service Commissions to ensure that all interdictions if implemented, are challenged the recruitment are done in line with the and overturned in Courts of Law. There procedures and the guidelines to prevent was also a concern that the period for the corruption. interdictions by IG was not defi ned thereby iv) IG should provide feedback to the relevant sometimes hampering service delivery; stakeholders on the status of the cases Interdictions are dependent on conclusion of courts cases. under investigation. Also periodically publish a list of institutions that have failed Some IG recommendations are overtaken to implement recommendations. by event due to delays in issuance of reports. v) In the event that an employee challenges the decisions of IG in court, the Accounting Multiple investigations involving retention Offi cer should involve the IG at the earliest of documents by IG and OAG make it opportunity. diffi cult for other Government Agencies to access and use them. vi) The IG should conduct timely investigations to ensure eff ective implementation of Complex cases especially involving land recommendations. due to the fact most government land in LGs is not titled which leads to ownership vii) The IG should give regular reminders to challenges the implementing offi cers
30 BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JULY – DECEMBER 2019) viii) It was proposed that all civil servants be 5.5 Research and Surveys employed on contract terms and sign In pursuit to prevent corruption and devise performance contracts as opposed to new strategies to fi ght corruption, IG is permanent and pensionable terms. currently undertaking the National Integrity ix) The IG should strengthen interactive Survey (NIS IV) which is expected to; generate approach with implementing offi cers and scientifi c and empirical information on other stake holders. corruption and maladministration, guide x) MDAs to institute grievance handling policy formulation, and inform anti-corruption mechanisms; strategies, programmes and activities. The xi) Need for partnership with Appointing report is expected to be launched during the Authority such that the Accounting next reporting period. . Among the activities Offi cers with pending implementation that were carried out during the period were issues should include the issues before pretest of survey instruments (in Kayunga and being transferred. Buikwe Districts) and Household listing and quantitative data collection in the country.
Mariam Wangadya, DIGG offi ciating at the meeting in Fort Portal
George Bamugemereire, DIGG offi ciating at the meeting in Arua
BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JULY – DECEMBER 2019) 31 (948 Male, 1,167 Female) were trained by IG on the STAAC component in November and 5.6 Transparency, Accountability December 2019. The Project leaders included and Anti-Corruption in Projects members of the CPMCs, CPCs and CWCs. 5.6.1 Background Trainers emphasized the role of the leaders in promoting transparency and accountability in The Inspectorate of Government (IG) is the project. Discussions included the potential implementing Transparency, Accountability areas of collaboration and mutual support and Anti-Corruption (TAAC) in government between the project leaders, the IG, partner projects. TAAC aims to reduce misuse of CSOs and CMGs. Details are in table 1 below: project resources, fraud and corruption in the delivery of government programmes Table VI: Sub Project Leaders Trained and services through four main strategic during the Period July – December 2019 interventions: community sensitization and S/N District Male Female Total awareness, enhance citizens’ and stakeholders’ engagement, monitoring and inspection 1. Lamwo 51 68 119 of project activities, and investigations and 2. Moyo 122 122 244 prosecution. The IG is strengthening TAAC in Third Northern 3. Obongi 31 28 59
Uganda Social Action Fund, Development 4. Adjumani 129 167 296 Response to Displacement Impact Project, 5. Yumbe 46 48 94 Regional Pastoral Livelihood Resilience Project and Youth Livelihood Programme. 6. Busia 40 70 110
5.6.2 Third Northern Uganda Social 7. Kiryandongo 244 359 603 Action Fund (NUSAF 3) 8. Koboko 203 225 428 The main activities conducted during the period include sensitization of community 9. Madi-Okollo 82 80 162 project leaders; development, production Total 948 1,167 2,115 and distribution of IEC materials; refresher training for Community Trainers; training of b) Development, production and Community Monitoring Groups; grievance dissemination of IEC materials resolution; implementation of the community The IG developed and produced 7000 score card; monitoring and inspection of sub contact cards containing information about projects; and investigations. STAAC, address and contact details of IG Training, Sensitization and Awareness Regional offi ces and guidelines for CMGs. of communities Furthermore, 10,000 CMG identifi cation a) Sensitization of Sub Project leaders badges were produced. It was envisaged that these materials would increase citizens’ Community project leaders totalling 2,115 access to the IG and CMGs. All the materials
32 BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JULY – DECEMBER 2019) produced were distributed to the CMGs. Below are success stories showing this change.
5.6.3 Enhancing Citizens and c) Use of Social Accountability Tools (CSC) Stakeholder engagement Community Members demand for Bridge a) Refresher Training for Community Community members of Kabango, Budongo Trainers Sub County in Masindi District had diffi culties The IG conducted training for 158 CSO partner in crossing a bridge that connects Kabango staff on the implementation of the Community Town Council and Karujubu Division. This Scorecard (CSC) and on grievance redress hampered education as children feared mechanism. The trainings took place in the falling in water and eventually dropped out districts of Soroti, Gulu, Mbale and Mbarara. of school. Mothers often delivered from Data/information needs, and the corresponding traditional birth attendants because of the tools to collect data were also an integral part same challenge. After the training of CMGs of the training. Participants received guidance in Kabango, a community meeting attended on the ideal reporting pathway in an attempt by area MP, LCV, RDC, Area councillors, the IG, to improve communication and coordination. and RDP Uganda. During the meeting, CMGs A template was developed by the IG and CSO presented the challenges regarding crossing partners during the refresher trainings to the waterway. A committee comprising of guide the communities during implementation the LC III of Budongo and Karujubu, Area of the community scorecard. Councilors, LC V, RDC, Area MP and the b) Training of Community Monitoring Minister for Bunyoro aff airs was formed to Groups ensure the challenge was addressed.
A total of 11,505 Community Monitoring Group members comprising 5,854 male and 5,651 female were trained to implement the CRETA model. The community trainers emphasized the role of CMGs in monitoring sub projects during implementation, identifying and responding to grievances, and demonstrated how they should document the grievance response process. The Trainers detailed the roles of CMGs and CSO in the implementation of the community score card. CMGs were trained on how they would monitor sub project implementation and resolve grievances, support mobilization of community members, participate in focus group discussions to generate issues, during interface meetings. As a result of the training, CMGs were empowered to take action and advocate for change within their communities.
BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JULY – DECEMBER 2019) 33 Repair of Community borehole goats of the specifi ed quality. The borehole at Opok Primary school in the district of Kiryandongo had broken down for many months. This was the only source of clean water for the school and the nearby community. During the CMG training, a community score card session was conducted and participants raised the issue of lack of clean water. It was agreed that the community members contribute for the repair of the borehole Fencing of the Kijunjubwa Health Center III at the school. Within a week, the borehole Kijunjubwa Health Centre III is Government was repaired to the excitement of learners, Health Centre III in Masindi District that has not been fenced for a long time pausing a threat. When the Community Score Card training was conducted at the facility both the community members and staff raised this issue as a concern before the duty bearers. CMGs followed up on the matter to ensure the fence was constructed through their councilors. By the time of compiling this report the construction materials were being delivered to the site. teachers, and other community members.
Community reject poor quality goats RDP Uganda in partnership with IG trained CMGs In Miirya sub county, Masindi District. After the training, the CMGs sensitized the community about their rights and obligations as citizens. When the Sub County leaders procured animals under the DDEG programme, citizens rejected the goats because they were of poor quality. In Isimba Parish they were to procure 152 pregnant 10 months old goats worth 21,000,000/=, but the Supplier delivered only 92 goats, of mixed gender, with some barely 3 months old. The Sub county Chief, sub county Veterinary Offi cer and CDO intervened Social Accountability using the community in the matter and together with the Sub County scorecard was implemented in 190 parishes Council resolved that the supplier delivers the during this reporting period. 11,327 members
34 BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JULY – DECEMBER 2019) The issues identifi ed by the participants included the following: receiving project inputs; NUSAF sub projects were progressing well and completed according to plan; improved savings among project participants; earnings from LIPW and other project activities; and cooperation among project participants. In regard to other services, users were grateful for the existence of school and health facilities and the services off ered by the staff such as health workers and teachers.
Areas for improvement identifi ed were as follows: Inadequate school and health comprising benefi ciaries, other government facilities; Lack of professionalism among service users, and duty bearers participated teachers and health workers; Drug stock in this activity. The participants generated out; few staff . The key NUSAF3 concerns that and discussed issues using focus group were addressed or to be addressed included: discussions and during interface meetings with procurement irregularities; sub project duty bearers including NUSAF3 implementers group disharmony; and inadequate technical and other government service providers in support to diff erent sub projects. district local governments, schools and health A table detailing issues and action taken facilities. illustrated below.
Table VII: Issues, responses and action taken from the Community Scorecard during the period July – December 2019
Issues generated during Community Clarifi cation / Resolutions Scorecard implementation
Group members receiving less amount This was caused by a budget revision and that is why of seeds than expected all groups were aff ected. It is important that all group members are informed about such changes by their executive members.
Groups not following the 5 core Benefi ciaries were reminded to follow the fi ve core principles principles – weekly meetings, weekly savings, inter-loaning, timely repayment of loans, proper record keeping.
Group members receiving less money for opening land than approved Group executive to refund money misappropriated or saved, to group accounts. NDOs to follow up to ensure Questions about the balance of funds that this is done. saved from the purchase of input by group executive.
BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JULY – DECEMBER 2019) 35 Issues generated during Community Clarifi cation / Resolutions Scorecard implementation
Questions about why LIPW All LIPW benefi ciaries to receive what is due; Current benefi ciaries had not yet been paid discrepancies were mainly because of the delay in for work done or why they had not capturing information into the biometric system received their pay in full
Questions about the use and All input and equipment, especially for LIPW belong ownership of equipment and tools to the community. These, especially LIPW equipment should be returned to the Sub-county once the project is completed. Budget constraints make it impossible to have enough equipment for every benefi ciary. Benefi ciaries are encouraged to share.
Village local artisans working without Watershed chairpersons were tasked to provide appointment letters appointment letters to local artisans as soon as possible. Copies should be provided to the districts.
Missing names in the biometric system Concerns about the Biometric system were reported to, and sorted by the OPM. Data entrants are working tirelessly to clear the backlog of capturing entries into the system. Once this is done, there will be very few complaints, if any.
Community facilitators receiving Community Facilitators who have extorted money from money from group members as a benefi ciaries to register groups must refund the money. pre-condition to register them as CAOs/NDOs to follow up and report to the IG about this. benefi ciaries If necessary, other punitive measures can be taken after the money is recovered.
Confl ict between CPCs and CPMCs Roles of CPCs and CPMCs in procurement clarifi ed – while because of lack of clarity in their roles CPCs ensure the right quality and quantity of goods are in procurement procured, CPMCs eff ect payment to suppliers.
No sign-posts for sub-projects Groups reported that they had ordered for sub project signpost and would put them up as soon as they were delivered.
Land owners demanding for The local leaders reported that they had not heard compensation to allow community about this issue before. The LC III chairperson and access roads to pass through their NDO promised to follow up on the issue and remind land. landowners about prior agreements. They will also clarify that there is no compensation to land owners for community access roads.
Delay in supply of inputs that groups Groups were advised not to pay supplies before receiving have already paid for goods/services
Poor quality inputs e.g. hoes and While there are no restrictions of the specifi cation of pangas input such as pangas and hoes, it is the responsibility of the CPCs to ensure that good quality input are procured.
Infl ated cost for some of the animals It is impossible that animals procured at the same price would be of the exact same size/quality.
36 BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JULY – DECEMBER 2019) d) Identifying and resolving grievances 5.6.4 Monitoring and Inspection of The IG registered 178 grievances related Sub-Projects to the project. Most grievances were about The IG conducted compliance inspections in embezzlement/misuse of sub project funds 974 NUSAF3 sub projects during the period. (28%). Other grievances include sale, loss The objective was to verify existence of sub or exchange of project inputs (9%); lack of projects; check implementation status; ensure project information (6%); delayed payment of value for money and accountability of project benefi ciaries (5%); non-compliance to project resources. guidelines (4%); procurement irregularities About 44.9% of the sub projects inspected were (4%); inadequate supervision by technocrats implemented were on track whereas 56.1% of (4%); shoddy work in LIPW sub projects (4%); the sub projects had registered issues. These non-payment of Community Facilitators include challenges in use of the bio-metrics (4%); delayed supply of project inputs which delayed payment of LIPW benefi ciaries (4%); intimidation/harassment of project (135 groups), Bribery allegations (88 groups), benefi ciaries (4%); extortion/solicitation (4%); Non-compliance with guidelines (83 groups), infl uence peddling (4%); pests and animal (Embezzlement (65 groups), Animal diseases diseases (4%); poor quality goods and services (46 groups), Failure to implement ESS (26 (3%); failure to access markets (3%); natural groups), concerns about sub project funding hazards (3%) and poor harvests (3%). (15 groups); land accessibility issues (13 80% of the grievances registered during the groups); lack of access to markets (8 groups); period were resolved timely1. Furthermore, Natural hazards (5 groups); Mismanagement IG recovered or prevented the loss of project of sub projects (3 groups); and delay on resources totaling UGX 223,066,800. commissioning of sub projects (0.4%).
IG Lira and Arua Regional staff monitoring cage fi sh farming in Lake Kwania Basin, Dokolo District
1 within a month of reporting
BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JULY – DECEMBER 2019) 37 5.6.5 Investigations Table VIII: Number of CPMC, CPC and CWC During the period, four investigations cases members trained during the period July – of embezzlement (2 in Arua and 1 in Gulu) December 2019 and abuse of offi ce (Gulu) were concluded SN District Male Female Total and 17 cases were ongoing. The IG did not 1 Koboko 203 225 428 prosecute any case involving projects in the 2 Madi-okollo 80 82 162 courts of law during this reporting period. 3 Kamwenge 127 104 231 5.7. Development Response to 4 Kyegegwa 91 84 175 Displacement Impact Project 5 Lamwo 51 68 119 (DRDIP) 6 Kiryandongo 244 359 603 7 Isingiro 225 403 628 The Government of Uganda through the 8 Moyo 122 122 244 Offi ce of the Prime Minister is implementing 9 Obongi 31 28 59 Development Response to Displacement 10 Adjumani 129 167 296 Impact Project (DRDIP). The project is 11 Yumbe 46 48 94 intended to improve access to social Total 1,349 1,690 3,039 services, expand economic opportunities and enhance environmental management Community Radio talk shows for Refugee host and Communities in IG and CSO partners participated in 6 radio selected districts including: Arua, Madi-Okollo, progammes in Kampala (on Spectrum FM) Adjumani, Yumbe, Koboko, Moyo, Obongi, and up country stations (Radio Rupiny) where Lamwo, Hoima, Kikuube, Kamwenge, Isingiro, they shared information about the mandate Kiryadongo and Kyegegwa. and operations of the IG including the TAAC The activities implemented during the period implementation. are refresher trainings for community trainers Enhancing the engagement of citizens and on the community score card (CSC); training stakeholders ofCommunity Monitoring Groups (CMGs), a) Refresher training for community trainers Community Project Management Committees CSO partner staff totaling 33 (18 male; (CPMCs) and Community Procurement 15 female) attended a refresher training Committees (CPCs); project monitoring and between July and August 2019 at Lake inspections; and grievance response. View Hotel in Mbarara district. The training During the period, 3,039 sub project leaders were on the implementation of the comprising Community Project Management community score card, TAAC’s grievance Committees, Procurement Committees and response mechanism, M&E templates Watershed Committees were sensitized by and the component’s communication and IG on TAAC concepts particularly their roles reporting pathways2. in ensuring transparency and accountability b) Training of Community Monitoring Groups during sub project implementation. Details of Following the refresher training, 2,400 CMG the leaders trained are in table below: members comprising 1,262 male and 1,368 2 Between CMGs, CSOs, IG regional offi ces and IG HQ
38 BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JULY – DECEMBER 2019) female were trained to implement the test a simplifi ed template of the community CRETA3 model. Community Trainers (CTs) score card in their parishes. This template discussed the revised roles of CMGs (as was participatory developed by the IG and mobilizers and FGD participants) and CSO CSO partners during the refresher trainings. staff (as facilitators and secretaries) during The pre-test involved about 1,3204DRDIP the implementation of the community service users. They participated in the score card. The trainers also relayed the activity by raising concerns and asking emphasis about the role of CMGs and questions during focus group discussions other TAAC component implementers in and interface meetings respectively. The identifying and responding to grievances. exercise provided a platform to raise and They also demonstrated how CMGs should resolve grievances, and collectively agree document the grievance response process on action plans. in their record books. Table 3below shows the number of CMGs trained disaggregated Monitoring and inspection of project by district and gender activities
Table IX : Number of CMGs trained during A total of 74 sub projects under DRDIP were the period July – December 2019 visited during compliance inspections by IG Offi cers. 55% of the sub projects were SN District Male Female Total infrastructure, installation and supply works 1. Arua 73 72 145 in schools; 30% were of similar investments in 2. Koboko 127 113 240 health facilities; 7% were road rehabilitation 3. Kamwenge 128 108 236 works and 6% were of woodlots. A drug storage 4. Kyegegwa 120 119 239 facility at Adjumani district headquarters was 5. Lamwo 122 118 240 also inspected. The purpose of these routine 6. Hoima 125 108 233 visits was to confi rm sub project existence, 7. Kiryangdongo 118 112 230 assess sub project implementation status 8. Kikube 120 118 238 and interact with sub project users. 9. Isingiro 60 60 120 Results show that of the 69 sub projects 10. Obongi 70 61 131 visited, 59% were either completed according 11. Adjumani 67 45 112 to plan (33%) or on track (26%). There were 12. Yumbe 132 104 236 a few projects that were completed but had Total 1,262 1,138 2,400 minor defects (13%) or registered complaints from users (14%). Similarly, 5% of the projects c) Implementation of Community Scorecard that were on track registered complaints The social accountability using community that had to be resolved by the IG during the score card were implemented by 22 monitoring and inspection visits. Details of parishes as part of the refresher training to the sub projects that were inspected are in CMGs. Each CT worked with CMGs to pre- the table below.
3 Community Responsibility to Enhance Transparency and Accountability 4 60 community members (15 service providers and 45 service users/benefi ciaries) were targeted to participate
BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JULY – DECEMBER 2019) 39 Table X: List of sub projects inspected under DRDIP during the Period July – December 2019
S/N Sub Projects Findings Inspected Koboko 1 Lobule Primary Completed (with defects): Cracks on the fl oor of one of the latrines School constructed. CPMC advised not to pay retention fee to the Arindua Investment before the defects are fi xed. 2 Nyambiri Primary Completed (with defects): Wall paint was peeling off , garters were not properly School fi xed and water is not being collected into the 2 Tanks installed. CAO advised to follow up with contractor to fi x defects and not to pay 10% retention fee.
3 Kadio Primary Completed (with defects): One of the latrine doors was already broken by School the pupils. The retention fee had already been paid, and since the defect was not of the contractor’s making, the school was advised to fi x the door. 4 Kimu Primary Completed: Classroom blocks and other facilities completed according to Schoool plan 5 Mt. Liru Primary Completed: Classroom blocks and other facilities completed according to School plan 6 Lurujo Health Completed: Staff housing and other facilities completed according to plan Center 7 Lobule Primary On track: Classroom blocks and other facilities completed According to plan School II 8 Dricile Health On track (with grievance): The roofi ng design of the staff housing was Center changed from Steel to timber by Koboko District following approval by the OPM in a letter dated 28June 2019. This explanation was later given to the In Charge of the HC. 9 Mindrabe Primary On track (with grievances): The roofi ng design of classroom blocks was School changed from Steel to timbers district under similar circumstances as the immediate case above. The other grievance was that the mixture of cement to sand ratio of 1:5 was weak and diff erent from what was in the BoQ. When the CMGs intervened, a meeting was organised with CPMCs and the contractor on 19th Oct 2019and the correct mixture of 1:4 was agreed & used. 10 Abele Primary On track (with grievance): The same grievance of roofi ng design was School reported but the change was eff ected under similar circumstances as aforementioned cases. A copy of the letter was presented to the CPMC and CMGs to explain the change. Hoima 12 KasenyiLyato Completed (with defect): The roof on both classroom blocks was leaking by Primary school the time of the visit. The contractor was contacted and they promised to rectify the issue. The CAO was advised to follow up on the matter to ensure the minor defects are fi xed before the retention fee is paid. 13 Kabaale Primary On track (with grievance): Infrastructure works completed according to School plan but cupboards had not yet been supplied in the classrooms.
40 BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JULY – DECEMBER 2019) S/N Sub Projects Findings Inspected 14 Mbegu Primary Completed (with defect): One of the doors on the toilet was broken. The School contractor was contacted to rectify the issue and the CAO tasked to follow up.
15 Tonya health Completed (with defects): The engravement on the staff housing was Centre III peeling off and one of the windows for one of the bedrooms had a broken glass. The contractor was contacted and he promised to rectify the issue. The CAO was tasked to follow up on the matter. 16 Tonya Health Completed: Chain-link fencing was completed according to plan. Centre III Kikuube 17 Nyairongo Completed: All the infrastructure works and other supplies completed Primary School according to plan 18 Kichanga-Kisaru Completed: Road rehabilitation work completed according to plan Road 19 Maya-Kentomi Completed: Road rehabilitation work completed according to plan Road 20 Kabwoya Health Completed: Chain-link fencing completed according to plan Centre 21 Kibaale Parents Completed: All the infrastructure works and other supplies completed Primary according to plan 22 Kamwokya Completed: All the infrastructure works and other supplies completed Primary School according to plan Kiryandongo 23 Bweyale Church Completed (with grievance):CMGs and CPMCs complained of about the of Uganda general quality of infrastructure works (poor workmanship, quality of materials used, etc.). We referred the matter to the DRDIP focal person and agreed that the district and contractors meet with the users and respond to their grievances. 24 Bweyale Primary Completed (with grievance): CMGs and CPMCs complained of about the school general quality of infrastructure works (poor workmanship, quality of materials used, etc.). We referred the matter to the DRDIP focal person and agreed that the district and contractors meet with the users and respond to their grievances. 25 Diima-Mutunda On track: Road rehabilitation is going according to plan Road 26 Diika seed Completed (with grievance): CMGs and CPMCs complained of about the secondary general quality of infrastructure works (poor workmanship, quality of school; 2 materials used, etc.). We referred the matter to the DRDIP focal person and classroom blocks agreed that the district and contractors meet with the users and respond & 3 drainable to their grievances. latrines
BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JULY – DECEMBER 2019) 41 S/N Sub Projects Findings Inspected 27 Yabwangi health Completed: The bricks delivered at the health centre for the chain-link centre; chain link fencing was fi rst rejected by CPMCs. The focal person arranged a meeting fence with the contractors on site and the bricks were eventually replace and the work completed according to plan. Obongi 29 Maduga Village; On track: The land for this project at Maduga village was already cleared Community by the time of the visit and the benefi ciaries were waiting for funds to be fruit Orchard remitted to their accounts. The focal person promised to follow up on the establishment disbursement. 30 Iboa Primary On track: By the time of inspection infrastructure works was at foundation school; woodlot stage and the school was waiting for funds for the fruit tree seedlings. orchard establishment, live fencing & 4 classroom blocks. 31 Obogubu village; On track (under investigation): The Sub project had already planted community seedlings and yet they had not yet received funds. The IG is investigating woodlot possible breaches in the procurement procedures. establishment 32 Ngungu village; On track (under investigation): The Sub project had already planted community seedlings and yet they had not yet received funds. The IG is investigating woodlot possible breaches in the procurement procedures. establishment Moyo 33 Dufi le Primary On track (Under investigation): The staff housing was at ring-beam level by School; Staff the time of inspection and yet the project had not yet received funding. The housing IG is investigating possible breaches in the procurement procedures Adjumani 34 Pakale Army On track: Infrastructure works was at foundation level by the time of the Primary School visit
35 Fuda Primary Completed: All the infrastructure works and other supplies was completed School according to plan. The sub project was commissioned by RT. Hon 1st Deputy Prime Minister Gen Moses Ali on 20th September 2019. 36 Biyaya Primary Completed: All the infrastructure works and other supplies was completed school according to plan. The sub project was commissioned by RT. Hon 1st Deputy Prime Minister Gen Moses Ali on 20th September 2019. 37 Adjumani Mission Delayed: By the time of inspection, the construction of the general ward HC III which was funded FY 2018/19 had just started with ground leveling. 38 Paloa Primary Completed: solar lighting installed according to plan School
42 BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JULY – DECEMBER 2019) S/N Sub Projects Findings Inspected 39 Ajugopi HCIII Completed (usage delayed): The construction of 1 OPD block and 2 drainable latrines, as well as installation of a lightning protection and a 10,000ltr capacity stainless steel rain water harvesting tank was completed according to plan. However, the OPD was not yet in use because the In charge was awaiting commissioning. This concern was raised to the focal person who agreed to consult with the CAO on how to address the matter. 40 Unna Primary Completed: The infrastructure works was completed, supplies provided School and the sub project commissioned on 20th August 2019, by Gen Moses Ali. However, the tap that was broken by the time of inspection on 21 November 2019. One of the Teachers promised that tap would be fi xed within 2 days. A follow up phone call by the IG offi cer revealed that this was done. 41 District On track: Infrastructure works including a block of drugs and vaccine stores Headquarters and other installations completed according to plan and commissioned by Gen Moses Ali. A request for furnishing and compound beautifi cation was made to the OPM and the district was still awaiting feedback.
42 Al-bezza senior On track: Construction work on 1 block of student multipurpose Secondary examination hall was at foundation level by the time of the visit on 22nd Schools November 2019. 43 Kureku Primary Completed: Infrastructure work, installations and supplies completed School according to plan 44 Subbe Primary On track: By the time of inspection on 22ndNovember 2019, infrastructure School works was at foundation level. Site clearing was done on 6th November 2019. 45 Openzizi HCIII Completed (with grievances):the OPD block was completed by not yet commissioned because it lacked essential equipment like beds to make it operation. Two plastic tanks were supplied instead of stainless steel. These concerns were raised to the focal person who promised to respond the concern of users and escalate the issue of beddings to the OPM. 46 Openzizi- Completed (with grievance): The road rehabilitation work was completed Obilokong Road and commissioned by the Rt. Hon Deputy Prime Minister on 20th August 2019. The road was 9km by the time of inspection not 10km as on the BoQ. This concern was raised to the focal person who promised that the engineer will only issue the certifi cate of completion once the 1 kilometre diff erence is addressed. 47 Magburu Primary On track: Infrastructure works going according to plan School Yumbe 48 Awoba Primary Completed: The infrastructure works, installations and supplies were School completed according to plan. The sub project was commissioned in August 2019 by Hon. Hillary Onek, Minister for Refugees Aff airs.
BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JULY – DECEMBER 2019) 43 S/N Sub Projects Findings Inspected 49 Lobe HCII Completed (with defects): By the time of inspection on the 26th November 2019, water was not fl owing out of the rain water harvesting tanks due to poor connection of pipes; the inside door to the staff housing block constructed was not opening and closing with ease; and one sink was not properly installed. The IG advised that the contractor should only be paid the retention fee after fi xing these defects. 50 HilalTopio Completed (with grievance): By the time of inspection on 26 November Primary School 2019 construction work was completed but he contractor had not done site clearance. The focal person promised to follow up on with matter with the contractor. 51 Barakala HCIII Completed: The Doctors’ housing block and installations was completed according to plan. 52 Lodonga Completed: The infrastructure work, installations and supplies were Demonstration completed according to plan. The sub project was commissioned by Hon Primary School Hillary Onek 0n 22nd August 2019. 53 Yumbe Primary Completed (with grievance): The infrastructure works and installations School completed according to plan and the sub project was commissioned by Hon. Hillary Onek on the 22nd August 2019. A complaint about the quality of furniture supplied was raised; the rain water harvesting tanks installed had no outlet and was attracting mosquitoes. The focal person promised to meet the contractor with the district engineer and address the defects. 54 Lomunga HCII; On track: By the time of inspection on 5th December 2019, the construction of the maternity ward was at foundation level. 55 Gopele Primary Competed: The infrastructure work, installations and supplies was School completed according to plan. The project had already also been commissioned by the time of the visit. 56 Iboa Primary On track: By the time of inspection on 5th December 2019 the construction School work for the 4 classroom blocks was at foundation stage and the live fencing had not yet started. Kamwenge 58 Kyehemba Delayed: The infrastructure works were already completed by the time of Primary School the visit. However, the installation of the water tanks and supply of furniture had not yet been done. The district has scheduled with the contractor to discuss the delay and get the installations and supplies completed. Kyegegwa 60 Kyegegwa HCIV On track: The construction of the paediatrics ward (1 block) and installations completed according to plan. All that is left to do is site clearance and handing over of the facility. 61 Bukere Primary On track: The Project had just commenced by the time of the monitoring School visit. One classroom slab (out of the two blocks) was completed and pits for the all the latrines had just been dug. 62 Nyakasa Primary On track: Both classrooms were at foundation level; pits for the 3 latrines School had been dug and plastered.
44 BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JULY – DECEMBER 2019) S/N Sub Projects Findings Inspected 63 Kazinga Primary On track: Head teacher’s offi ce and one classroom block had been School renovated to point of roofi ng; The rest of the classrooms were also being renovated and were at ring-beam level. However the fl oors were yet to be done; The 3 pit latrines had been dug, erected and were also at beam level.
64 Rutaraka Primary On track: Infrastructure and installation works were all completed. School However, Some of the furniture had not yet been delivered as only one classroom had 18 desks. The contractor was also yet to seal the roof so bats don’t enter. 65 Migamba HCII On track: The renovation work of the existing OPD was completed. However the following were yet to be done: fi nal coat of paint on the ceiling and midwife accommodation, solar installation and repair of the base of the rainwater harvesting tank installed. 66 Magoma Primary On track: Work was going on according to plan; classroom blocks were on School foundation level, and the latrines had been dug.
67 Ruhangire HCII Completed (with defects): The renovation work of the existing OPD was completed. The minor defects to be include fi xing the bent piping to the rain water harvesting tank which was causing leakage and patching up paint work on the doors and ventilators. Lamwo
69 Palabek Gem, HC Completed (with grievance): The construction of 2 blocks of staff housing III was completed by not according to plan e.g. site clearance was not done by the contractor. 70 LikiLiki Primary Completed (with grievance): The bathrooms to the two teachers houses school constructed do not have outlets to let water fl ow out. The contractor was contacted to rectify defects 71 PalabekKal HC III Completed (with defects):The doors and tiles in the 2 blocks of staff housing were not fi tted properly; the solar lights installed were not working and water was not fl owing in the tanks, bathrooms and taps. The contractor was contacted to rectify defects. 72 PalabekOgili, Completed (with grievance):While the OPD was erected, users complained Health Center I that the sitting space was not enough, that there was no water in the whole block and that the solar lights installed go off by 7 pm. While the sitting space was as per the BoQ, the contractor was instructed to fi x the water lighting and lighting problems. 73 PalabekOgili, HC Completed (with grievances): The lighting installed on the two staff housing III blocks constructed were very dim and the contractor had not yet provided a water pump by the time of the visit. The HC In charge reported that he had already contacted the focal person and the contractor to rectify this issue. 74 Padibe HC IV Completed: The one block medial ward for both male and female patients and installation works were completed according to plan.
BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JULY – DECEMBER 2019) 45 Midterm review of DRDIP were empowered with skills and knowledge to The IG participated in the mid-term review of monitor sub projects, resolve project related DRDIP alongside the World Bank and other grievances and report to the IG. government agencies. Following discussions A total of 54 project sites were visited during and fi eld visits between the IG, OPM and World compliance inspections. The purpose of Bank, a number of action plans were agreed to the inspections was to assess the progress improve TAAC performance, including: regular of implementation and accountability coordination meetings between the two status. Livestock markets and production government agencies, extending the mandate infrastructure such as cattle crushes, regional of the TAAC component CSO partners to markets, holding grounds, quarantine stations increase the IG presence on the ground, and slaughter sheds were inspected in the and proper documentation and reporting twelve districts. It was revealed that the especially of grievance response. Most of projects were not progressing according these recommendations were implemented. to plan as they were behind schedule. The delays were attributed to the prolonged rains 5.7.1 Regional Pastoral Livelihoods in the region which rendered most of the Resilience Project (RPLRP) project sites inaccessible by trucks carrying RPLRP is a World Bank funded project whose construction materials. Examples of some implementation is spear headed by Ministry the project sites are shown below: of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF). The project is aimed at enhancing livelihood resilience of pastoral and agro- pastoral communities in cross-border drought prone areas and to improve government’s capacity to respond promptly and eff ectively to eligible crises or emergencies. It is implemented in twelve (12) districts of Kaabong, Kotido, Moroto, Napak, Abim, Amuria, Katakwi, Kumi, Bukedea, Nakapiripirit, Kween, and Amudat. During the period, the IG provided oversight T-B: Ongoing construction at Alakas Cattle Market in Amudat District and Lemusui Regional Market during implementation of the project. During the period, the IG carried out sensitization and awareness programs about TAAC through training, development and distribution of IEC materials that included posters, banners and brochures. Members of Community Monitoring Groups under RPLRP were part of the 2,880 members that were trained in the twelve districts between September and December 2019. The members
46 BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JULY – DECEMBER 2019) T-B: Construction of Tyre and Foot wash in Nakapiripirit and Excavation of the foundation for the Regional Livestock Market at Katinet Village, Ngenge S/C
5.7.2 The Youth Livelihood Programme (YLP) The Youth Livelihood Programme (YLP) is a Government of Uganda fi ve year development programme (2013/14-2017/18) however the programme was extended and continued remitting funds to benefi ciaries until F/Y 2018/19. It targeted the poor and unemployed youth aged between 18 and 30 majority had stalled or were behind schedule. years and is implemented under the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development Youth Welding and Metal Fabrication Group in Moyo (MGLSD). It covers all the districts of Uganda including Kampala city with a projected total The IG also interacted with the benefi ciaries budget of UGX 265 billion. and district offi cials who reported a number During the period, the IG carried out of implementation challenges that included: monitoring and inspections to confi rm a) The release of operational funds which project existence, assess progress of project aided the monitoring of the YLP projects implementation and review accountability of by district offi cials had been stopped by funds. A total of 107 projects were inspected the Ministry of Gender, Labor and Social by IG during compliance inspections in nine Development. This had visible negative districts of Arua, Nebbi, Zombo, Koboko, consequences; after receiving funds some Gulu, Moyo, Lira, Kiryandongo, and Kole. YLP funded groups had started engaging Some of the fi ndings include the existence in enterprises which were not approved, of ghost projects. 15% of the projects were and others shared part of the money. progressing according to plan whereas b) There was absence of close supervision
BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JULY – DECEMBER 2019) 47 and monitoring by the district offi cials were some implementation issues that were because of the fi nancial constraints. noted. Details are below: c) The problem of group cohesion, some In Amudat District, the fi ndings were: group members have disagreed on how to l Shoddy work on staff house renovation at proceed with the enterprise and this has Loroo Sub County led to withdrawal from group activities. l Incomplete construction of silos store at Interactions with these group members Karita Sub County despite contractor being revealed that these disagreements could fully paid be resolved only if the district offi cials were l M/s KlelkelKuyotuch Co. Limited only aware and in touch with the benefi ciaries, delivered 60% of tsetse fl y traps and did but this wasnot the case often. not deliver the fi re extinguisher as per contract agreement 5.7.3 Discretionary Development l A small irrigation facility that was procured Equalization Grant (DDEG) remained idle and was still kept in the store The Discretionary Development Equalization It was recommended to the Chief Admini- Grant is a Government of Uganda fi scal reform strative Offi cer to ensure that: aimed at: l The defects on the staff houses at Loroo a) Ensuring equitable sub-national develop- Sub County are rectifi ed by the contractor. ment across the country through fair l Contractor for the construction of silos store distribution of resources; be recalled to complete the remaining works. b) Enabling Local Governments to allocate l The fi re extinguishers for production funds to priority Local Development needs department and the balance of 20 tsetse that are within their mandate and that are fl y traps are delivered by the contractor. consistent with the national priorities; l The irrigation facility should be put to use. c) Providing Development Financing which The community should be informed of its caters for diff ering development needs of availability. rural urban areas; In Kotido, the fi ndings were: d) Improving Local Government capacities l Defects (cracks) were seen in the slaughter and systems for provision services. slab at Napumpum market in Panyangara The inspectorate of Government is mandated Sub County. to carry out inspection and monitoring of l Construction of the council hall at District Government programs to ensure transparency, headquarters had stalled due to term- accountability, eff ective service delivery, and ination of contract with the contractor M/s value for money. Dansem Construction Co. Ltd. During the period, the IG carried out inspections It was recommended that the Chief in 143 DDEG projects in seven districts namely Administrative Offi cer should ensure that: Pallisa; Namutumba; Kibuku; Katakwi; Bukwo; l The defects on the slaughter slab at Namayingo, Luuka; andMayuge. The fi ndings Napumpum market in Panyangara Sub showed that funds were largely utilized for County are rectifi ed by the contractor M/s intended project activities. However, there Frahah Amuria Enterprises.
48 BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JULY – DECEMBER 2019) l The works on the council hall are resumed construction of a washing bay at Asamuk and undertaken as planned and budgeted. HCIII but the construction was not done. In Bulambuli District, the fi ndings were: l Fencing of Asamuk HCIII was not completed l The construction of the administration yet the contractor, M/s Bora Construction block at the District headquarters was Co. Ltd was fully paid an amount of Ugx behind schedule. 19,032,150/-. l The Pit latrine at Buwasyeba Primary School The IG recommended that: in Nabbongo Sub County had developed l Ensure that the laptop is engraved to show cracks on the fl oor. ownership and source of funds. l The fence for the abattoir at Bulambuli l The Amuria DLG should confi rm existence Town council was collapsing, less than a of the motorcycle. year after completion. l The Amuria DLG should recover Ugx 988,000/- The IG recommended that the Chief from the health assistant at Asamuk S/C Administrative Offi cer ensures: and remit the funds to the Inspectorate of Government Assets Recovery Bank Account. l Close supervision of the Administration l block at the District headquarters by The District engineer should ensure that the District Engineer to ensure that the the contractor, M/s Bora Construction Co. construction is on schedule. Ltd should complete the fencing of Asamuk HCIII. l The cracked fl oor of the Pit latrine at There were also a number of challenges Buwasyeba P/Sch should be repaired. encountered by DDEG implementers and l The fence at the abattoir should be fi xed. benefi ciaries. These include: - In Amuria District, the fi ndings were: a) Payments to suppliers and contractors l A fi sh feed mill was procured with DDEG through cash rather than cheque was funds and was installed in a privately owned common in some of the Districts. building. The mill also required electricity, b) Some projects were not labeled in contrary to the LPO that was issued to the accordance with the DDEG guidelines. supplier, specifying diesel-powered. The c) Some of the schools still had an acute need mill had broken down at the time of the for facilities; Luwandera Primary School for inspection. example has pupils from P.1 to P.6 but only l A laptop allegedly procured with DDEG one block of two classrooms. No staff room funds was not engraved. or offi ce. The pupils were using the desks l A motorcycle that was procured with DDEG supplied for learning under tree shelters. funds was not seen by the inspection team. d) In Bugoto there was still need for more l Construction of a pig sty was done on desks, up to six pupils were sharing one private land with no proof of consent of desk and others still sat on the fl oor. the owner. Furthermore, it did not meet Recommendations to mitigate DDEG imple- specifi cations as per the BoQ. mentation challenges l Mr. Ochuku Richard, a Health Assistant at a) Cash payments to suppliers to cease with Asamuk S/C was given Ugx 988,000/- for immediate eff ect
BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JULY – DECEMBER 2019) 49 b) Projects to be labeled in line with the District Community Development Offi cers project guidelines. from ten districts of Ankole sub region. 5.7.4 DANIDA During the period, the IG carried out an The Inspectorate of Government (IG) is assessment on Civil Society Organizations intending to roll out countrywide Community (CSOs) to identify and partner with them Responsibility to Enhance Transparency to implement CRETA model in Ankole Sub and Accountability (CRETA) model under Region. Four CSOs were identifi ed and these Transparency, Accountability and Anti- are Western Ankole Civil Society Forum corruption (TAAC) component countrywide. (WACSOF); South Western Institute for Policy So far, the model is being implemented in and Advocacy (SOWIPA); Justice is a Right (JIAR) NUSAF3 STAAC component and DRDIP TAAC and Agency for Cooperation in Research and component. The IG with funding from DANIDA Development (ACORD). is seeking to scale up this TAAC intervention outside the NUSAF and DRDIP regions. A two-day sensitization workshop was held at Hotel Triangle in Mbarara district with the aim to sensitizing the participants about the TAAC component, its objectives and implementation guidelines. It targeted Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), Chief Administrative Offi cers, District Chairpersons, Resident District Commissioners, District Planners and
Pupils of Bugoto and Luwandera Primary Schools Mayuge, which received twenty desks and one block of two classrooms respectively under DDEG and yet not enough for all the pupils
50 BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JULY – DECEMBER 2019) CHAPTER 6 CAPACITY BUILDING AND COLLABORATIONS
6.0 Introduction 6.2 Strengthening Information Communication and Technology The strategy of the Inspectorate of Government in capacity building is aimed In the area of ICT the IG commenced the at improving skills for the staff to be able to development of the second phase of the carry out key functions of the institution. It IG-ODS. This is the development of the focuses on; human resources development verifi cation, data integration and the exit that include training and mentoring; declaration modules, designed, developed, organizational development that integrates tested and completed the HR System. The skills training in processes, laws and system will help the IG to update and easily retrieve staff data for management action and regulations and other programs. It also Rolled out the implementation of the Case focuses on broader institutional systems that Management System (CMS+) and conducted encompass capacity building to partner with training of the staff in all the offi ces. This will the other key stakeholders (both local and enable the capture of the various actions international) to implement strategies that on investigations through the system and prevent corruption and maladministration. will ease the follow up and expedition of the During the period the following activities investigations. In addition, new modules were were implemented to build capacity of the developed for the other directorates that do institution prevention and detection. Training for the 6.1 Implementation Organizational new modules was also conducted. Development Assessment (ODA) 6. 3 Media Relations and Media Report Coverage The phase implementation of ODA was The IG and other partners in the fi ght approved and Change Champions from each against corruption and maladministration Directorate to support the HR Team were attracted and got expansive media coverage identifi ed. Sensitization of staff commenced during the period. In addition, the various on 18th July 2019 and is ongoing. Person Fit investigation reports were shared to keep the Assessment Tool was developed and it is to public abreast with outcomes of the various act as a guide for eff ective and professional investigations and prosecutions. This is one assessments. Guidelines for implementation way of preventing corruption as the public of ODA Job Fit Assessment has been developed get to know what happens to the corrupt. pending Board approval. The Assessment of Some of the reports and activities that staff is expected to commence in February were captured in the press include: mis- starting with Directors. appropriation of refugee funds by some offi cials in the Offi ce of the Prime Minister
BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JULY – DECEMBER 2019) 51 (OPM), the investigations against the Judicial corruption and maladministration. The Service Commission Secretary, among many stories were published in the New Vision others. newspaper and distributed very widely. The
On several occasions the media houses IG, OAG and PPDA signed a Memorandum of provided free airtime on diff erent radio and Understanding to coordinate activities and television programmes to talk about the information in the fi ght against corruption eff orts in the fi ght against corruption and and maladministration. maladministration. Key to mention are the Review of IG Communication and Public following: the IGG was hosted on NTV’s On Relations Strategy the Spot programme and Frontline on NBS In a bid to enhance its communication during the Anti-Corruption Week. The Deputy function, the Inspectorate of Government IGGs, appeared on a weekly programme on with support from SUGAR-TAF, reviewed its Impact FM provided free of charge by the Communication and Public Relations Strategy. station during the entire 6 months. The DIGG The main purpose of the strategy is to provide was also hosted on Radio One’s Spectrum a framework for organising and implementing during the Anti-Corruption Week. the IG’s communication and public relations The IG published a supplement on activities, informed by evidence about International Anti-Corruption Day 2019 in the perceptions, needs, and expectations New Vision and Daily Monitor under the of the institution’s internal and external theme, “Promoting Accountability for National stakeholders. The goal is to strengthen public Development”. The IG highlighted its key and stakeholder confi dence in and support intervention and achievements. The purpose for the IG’s mission and vision. was for the public to appreciate what was being done in the fi ght against corruption. 6.4 National Collaborations 6.4.1 Joint Accountability Sector Annual The IG also published a supplement in New Review 2019 Vision on the occasion of the German National Day 2019. The German Government through As a member of the Accountability Sector, the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale the IG was part of the coordinators of the Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) has over the years Accountability Sector Joint Annual Review collaborated and supported the fi ght against (ASJAR 2019), which took place at Speke corruption in Uganda, through various anti- Resort and Conference Centre Munyonyo. corruption agencies. The sector brings together state and non- state actors to plan, develop and implement The IG in collaboration with OAG and strategies, policies and regulations for PPDA documented and published success a stable macroeconomic environment, stories in the fi ght against corruption and transparent and accountable systems to mal-administration. The purpose was to facilitate economic growth. The resolutions of share the various interventions that have the review are implemented by the members impacted on the citizens of Uganda and and reviewed annually. other stakeholders in the fi ght against
52 BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JULY – DECEMBER 2019) 6.4.2 Corporate Social Responsibility: MTN 6.5 International Collaborations Marathon 2019 6.5.1 EAAACA Executive Committee IG participated in the 16th Edition of the MTN Meeting, 13th AGM and 5th ARINEA Marathon 2019 as a CSR activity. The MTN AGM marathon 2019 was organised to mobilise The IG hosted the 13th Eastern Africa Association resources to improvematernal health services of Anti-Corruption Authorities (EAAACA) across the country. The IG is committed to Annual General Meeting from 18th to 22nd supporting all vulnerable groups through November, 2019 at Speke Resort Munyonyo. participation of such events. The Meeting was organized under the theme: 6.4.3 IGG Award “Strengthening Regional Collaboration to Prevent and Combat Corruption”. The main The IG in collaboration with the Law objective of the meeting was to lay strategies Development Centre supported the Excellence at the regional level in the fi ght against award for students of the Law Development corruption. The memebrs resolved the need to Centre. The award for Trial Advocay subject fast track the approval of the EAC Protocol on on the Law Development Centre (LDC) bar Prevneting and Combatting Corruption. New course for 2018/19 was presented to Naloda leadership was also inxdetifi ed and the team Crispus Ceasor by the Deputy IGG, Mr. George will be led by the South Sudan Anti-Coruption Bamugemereire during the LDC graduation Commission (President) Inspectorate of ceremony on 13th December, 2019. Uganda (Vice President) and the members
The IG hosts the 13th Eastern Africa Association of Anti-Corruption Authorities (EAAACA) Annual General Meeting, Kampala Uganda.
BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JULY – DECEMBER 2019) 53 from Rwanda, Kenya and Ethiopia. The extending the Ombud Frontiers: Better Meeting was attended by representatives Governance, Enhanced Performance. The IG from Kenya, Ethiopia, Djiboiuti, Tanzania, was awarded as an “Outstanding Exhibitor” at Burundi, Uganda and South Sudan. the end of the Expo.
The Asset Recovery Network for Eastern 6.5.4 Danish Ambassador pays courtesy Africa (ARIN-EA) conducted its 5th Annual call on IGG General Meeting, and a Joint ARIN-EA / West The new Danish Ambassador to Uganda, H.E. Balkans meeting. The one week activity Nicolaj A. Hejberg Petersen, paid a courtesy included delegates from EAAACA, ARIN- call on the Inspector General of Government EA, Asset Recovery Network for Southern (IGG), Ms Irene Mulyagonja. Ambassador Africa (ARINSA), Asset Recovery Network for Petersen replaced his predecessor Western Africa (ARINWA), Camden Asset Ambassador Majbrit Holm Jakobsen. The Recovery Inter-Agency Network (CARIN) and IGG welcomed Ambassador Petersen to West Balkans nations. Uganda and expressed her appreciation 6.5.2 WFP and UNHCR Inspectors General towards the Danish Government and indeed visit IG the Danish people for their unwavering The Inspector General of World Food support in the fi ght against corruption and Programme (WFP) and his counterpart from maladministration in Uganda. Denmark United Nations High Commissioner for through its DANIDA arm has provided both Refugees (UNHCR) paid a courtesy call on the fi nancial and technical assistance towards the IGG. Discussions were held concerning the IG’s activities for many years. fi ght against corruption and maladministration 6.5.5 IG hosts Lesotho delegation under the Uganda Refugee Response Plan. The IG hosted a delegation from Lesotho 6.5.3 IG takes part in International Public Procurement Tribunal who were on a Ombudsman Expo in Abuja study tour to learn best international practices The IG participated in the fi rst International of handling grievances or appeals. Ombud Expo in Abuja, Nigeria from 28th – 31st October, 2019. It was held on the theme,
54 BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JULY – DECEMBER 2019) CHAPTER 7 CHALLENGES, RECOMMENDATIONS AND FUTURE PLANS
7.0 Introduction verifi ed by the IG increased from 65 to 300 without an increase on the number of staff Despite the continued support by Government who conduct this activity. Though there was and the development partners to strengthen increase in number of leaders verifi ed, this the institution, which is highly appreciated, the is still very insignifi cant compared to 21,182 IG continues to face several challenges as well declarations submitted to the Inspector as operational problems, some of which arise General of Government. Therefore, from inadequate resources. These constraints capacity of the IG to handle corruption adversely aff ect the execution of the IG’s and ombudsman complaints and, verify mandate of combating corruption and abuse declarations is very inadequate. of offi ce/authority in order to promote good l Increasing complexity of corruption: governance. This chapter highlights some of corruption is now sophisticated and involves the challenges and constraints faced by the a wide network of people (syndicate) in IG, makes recommendations and outlines the and outside Uganda. Combating this type future plans of corruption involves signifi cant resource 7.1 Performance Challenges and both fi nancial, highly skilled human constraints: resources and sophisticated surveillance equipment. The corrupt are using advanced l Inadequate funding: Funding provision means to engage in fraud and there is a lot under the IG ceiling is insuffi cient compared of collusion with civil servants to embezzle/ to the operational costs of investigations, misappropriate public funds. The public prosecutions, verifi cation of declarations offi cials for example, the Internal Auditors and public awareness programmes. This is and Accounting Offi cers who would compounded by the high rent cost which otherwise detect fraudulent transactions cuts into operational funds of the IG. are themselves involved. This makes l Lack of IG corporate status: this means the investigations diffi cult since all attempts IG cannot sue and be sued in its capacity are made to conceal all information from and this has resulted in a situation where IG investigating offi cers; yet training of IG staff has to have recourse to Attorney General’s in advanced fraud detection is hampered by offi ce to represent it, where IG reports are inadequate funding challenged in judicial review. l Inadequate Legal Framework for combating l Understaffi ng: In the last three years, the corruption: Although Uganda has enacted number of local governments (districts, a number of laws such as The Inspectorate municipalities, town councils and sub of Government Act, The Leadership Code counties) has signifi cantly increased. The Act, The whistle Blowers Act and the Anti- growth in the number of administrative Money Laundering act among others to aid units implies additional work for the IG the fi ght against corruption, there still exist since cost centers have also increased. gaps in these laws which hinder eff ective Also the number of leaders’ declarations fi ght against corruption. For example the
BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JULY – DECEMBER 2019) 55 Leadership Code act lacks provisions for in the number of declarations and funding, the leaders to declare wealth of their children, IG is yet to strength its capacity to eff ectively spouse and dependents. Also Uganda is still verify declarations and investigations. Currently in the process of enacting a law on recovery there are only 14 technical staff processing of proceeds of crime, forfeiture of assets declarations, verifying and investigating and management of recovered assets. breaches. l Non-implementation of IG recomme- Recent investigations conducted by the ndations: Upon completion of investigations, anti-corruption institutions including the the IG issues a number of recommendations. Parliament have revealed that public servants However, there has been low implementation involved in high profi le or other forms of of these recommendations leading to the corruption are accumulating unexplained/ matters remaining unresolved. However, illicit wealth. In order to address the above, the the IG will continue to seek strategies to IG established an Asset Recovery Unit to curb improve on the implementation rate of the illicit enrichment, recover funds arising from IG recommendations through engaging the the IGG orders and court decisions. However, diff erent stakeholders including Parliament the Unit has only 5 technical staff and lacks and Service Commissions. the required skills to do their work. The IG 7.2 Recommendations intends to recruit 20 additional staff to verify declarations, recover illicit wealth and support l Government should increased funding to the investigations in Regional Offi ces. IG in order for it to facilitate investigations of corruption and maladministration in 7.3.2 Implementation of the new IG Local Governments. Also there is need Organizational Structure. for increased funding for continuous In the FY 2016/17, the Inspectorate commissioned specialized training for IG staff to enhance a consultant to carryout Organizational their ability to investigate and prosecute Development Assessment (ODA). The purpose of complex corruption cases. the ODA is to re-organize and position the IG to l Parliament should amend the IG Act in order effi ciently and promptly investigate corruption and for the IG to attain the Corporate Status. maladministration. This exercise was concluded 7.3 Future Plans with the approval of the new organizational structure, Salary Structure, performance 7.3.1 Recruitment of Staff to Verify management framework, job descriptions and Leaders competency framework by the IG Appointments Declarations and Trace and Recover Illicitly Board and Ministry of Public Service. The new salary Amassed Wealth: In 2017, the IG introduced an and organizational structures recommended for Online Declaration Portal which has increased increment of staff from the current level of 439 the number of leaders fi ling declaration to to 541, and doubling the wage bill from UGX 21,182. Furthermore in FY 2018/19 funding 21.17 Billion to UGX 46.382 Billion. Given that support valued at UGX 1.5 Billion was provided the sum involved above is relatively high, the IG under EU-JAR SRC for verifi cation of up to 300 intends to implement the ODA recommendations declarations compared to 65 verifi cations in the in 3 phases with fi rst phase being 33.3% of the previous fi nancial years. Despite the increase estimated additional cost.
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BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JULY – DECEMBER 2019) 57 Danish Ambassador H E Nicolaj A Herberg pays a courtesy call to the Inspectorate of Government
58 BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JULY – DECEMBER 2019) UPDF appreciates the Inspectorate of Government for the Collaboration to fi ght Corruption and Maladministration
BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JULY – DECEMBER 2019) 59 Inspectorate of Government joins the International Ombusman Expo 2019 in Abujja, Nigeria
60 BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JULY – DECEMBER 2019) Inspectorate of Government hosts the 13th EAAACA AGM and 5th ARINEA AGM
BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JULY – DECEMBER 2019) 61 Training of IG staff for sklills enhancement and team building
62 BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JULY – DECEMBER 2019) Commemorating International Anti- Corruption Day, 2019
BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JULY – DECEMBER 2019) 63 APPENDIX A
STATISTICS
64 BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JULY – DECEMBER 2019) Figure I; Number of Complaints received during the period July – December 2019
Table XI: New Registered complaints during the period July – December 2019
S/N Offi ce Registered Registered Total Percentage corruption Cases Ombudsman Complaints 1. Kampala Headquarters 292 188 480 45.7% 2. Fort Portal 41 9 50 4.8% 3. Jinja 16 20 36 3.4% 4. Kabale 37 16 53 5.0% 5. Mbale 32 25 57 5.4% 6. Soroti 20 23 43 4.1% 7. Moroto 30 17 47 4.5% 8. Masaka 30 16 46 4.4% 9. Tororo 27 11 38 3.6% 10. Mukono 25 12 37 3.5% 11. Gulu 20 9 29 2.8% 12. Arua 10 2 12 1.1% 13. Moyo 31 6 37 3.5% 14. Hoima 12 13 25 2.4% 15. Mbarara 16 3 19 1.8% 16. Lira 17 9 26 2.5% 17. Kampala R O 13 3 16 1.5% Total 669 382 1051 100.0%
BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JULY – DECEMBER 2019) 65 Note: The Directorate of Leadership Code initiated 16 investigations into the breach of the code and are not inclusive in the above table
Figure II: Comparison of the cases received during the period January – June 2019 and July – December 2019
Table XII: Nature of corruption complaints investigated and completed during the period July – December 2019
Nature of cases Kampala HQ Regional offi ces Total Percentage
Abuse of offi ce 25 188 213 36.3% Forgery 1 48 49 8.3% Embezzlement 2 93 95 16.2% Bribery 1 17 18 3.1% Misappropriation of funds 5 95 100 17.0% False Accounting 3 23 26 4.4% False Claims 1 7 8 1.4% Uttering false documents 2 21 23 3.9% Extortion 2 5 7 1.2% Infl uence peddling 1 0 1 0.2% Causing fi nancial loss 4 41 45 7.7% Nepotism 1 1 2 0.3% Sub Total 48 539 587 100.0%
66 BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JULY – DECEMBER 2019) Figure III: Comparison of the cases investigated and completed during the period January – June 2019 and July – December 2019
Figure IV: Funds recovered from Court Decisions during the period July – December 2019
Table XIII: Ombudsman Complaints resolved during the period July – December 2019
Nature of cases Kampala HQTs Regional Offi ces Total Percentage Mismanagement 9 46 55 17.6% Employment Disputes 18 36 54 17.3% Nonpayment of salaries & 23 98 121 38.8% other benefi ts Abuse of authority 0 8 8 2.6% Delay of service delivery 0 17 17 5.4% Victimization 1 14 15 4.8% Others 10 32 42 13.5% Sub Total 61 251 312 100.0%
BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JULY – DECEMBER 2019) 67 Table XIV Departments/ Institutions complained against during the period July – December 2019
Number of Number of Total S/N Institution/ Department complaints at Regional Percentage Complaints Kampala HQTs offi ces 1. Individuals (Public offi cials) 26 142 168 16.0% 2. District Administration (Local 9 152 161 15.6% Government) 3. Municipal & Town Councils 21 47 68 6.5% 4. Police 28 23 51 4.9% 5. District Service Commissions 8 39 47 4.5% 6. Head Teachers (Primary & 11 29 40 3.8% Secondary schools ) 7. Sub county Administration 8 20 28 2.7% 8. Hospitals & Health Centers 12 13 25 2.4% 9. Lands Offi ce 19 5 24 2.3% 10. NUSAF 9 11 20 1.9% 11. Magistrate Courts 9 8 17 1.6% 12. Ministry of Public Service 14 2 16 1.5% 13. Public Service Commission 15 0 15 1.4% 14. Universities/Tertiary Institutions 7 5 12 1.1% 15. District Land Boards 8 3 11 1.0% 16. Colleges/institutes 9 1 10 1.0% 17. Health Service Commission 7 3 10 1.0% 18. Land Board 9 1 10 1.0% 19. Judicial Service Commission 9 0 9 0.9% 20. UNRA 2 7 9 0.9% 21. Education Service Commission 6 2 8 0.8% 22. KCCA 7 1 8 0.8% 23. Ministry of Lands 6 2 8 0.8% 24. Ministry of Local Government 8 0 8 0.8% 25. NIRA 6 2 8 0.8% 26. RDCs 8 0 8 0.8% 27. District Engineers 6 1 7 0.7% 28. Electoral Commission 4 3 7 0.7% 29. Ministry of Health 7 0 7 0.7% 30. Private companies /Organizations 6 1 7 0.7% 31. Resident State Attorneys 7 0 7 0.7% 32. Administrator General 6 0 6 0.6%
68 BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JULY – DECEMBER 2019) Number of Number of Total S/N Institution/ Department complaints at Regional Percentage Complaints Kampala HQTs offi ces 33. DEOs 6 0 6 0.6% 34. Inspector of Schools 6 0 6 0.6% 35. Ministry of Agriculture 6 0 6 0.6% 36. Ministry of Education & Sports 6 0 6 0.6% 37. Ministry of Works 6 0 6 0.6% 38. NFA 6 0 6 0.6% 39. Prisons 5 1 6 0.6% 40. Judiciary 3 2 5 0.5% 41. Local Councils (LCs) 3 2 5 0.5% 42. NGOs 5 0 5 0.5% 43. OPM 5 0 5 0.5% 44. Parliament 5 0 5 0.5% 45. CDOs 4 0 4 0.4% 46. Company Registry 4 0 4 0.4% 47. Ministry of Internal Aff airs 3 1 4 0.4% 48. MPs 3 1 4 0.4% 49. Financial Institutions 3 0 3 0.3% 50. Government of Uganda 3 0 3 0.3% 51. Immigration Department 3 0 3 0.3% 52. ISO & UPDF 3 0 3 0.3% 53. Ministry of Energy 3 0 3 0.3% 54. NEMA 3 0 3 0.3% 55. NSSF 3 0 3 0.3% 56. Uganda Communication 3 0 3 0.3% Commission 57. Attorney General 2 0 2 0.2% 58. DISO/GISO 2 0 2 0.2% 59. DPP 0 2 2 0.2% 60. ERA 2 0 2 0.2% 61. Land Tribunals 2 0 2 0.2% 62. Ministry of Defence 1 1 2 0.2% 63. Ministry of Foreign Aff airs 2 0 2 0.2% 64. NDA 2 0 2 0.2% 65. NITA 2 0 2 0.2% 66. NPA 2 0 2 0.2% 67. PPDA 2 0 2 0.2%
BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JULY – DECEMBER 2019) 69 Number of Number of Total S/N Institution/ Department complaints at Regional Percentage Complaints Kampala HQTs offi ces 68. UETCL 1 1 2 0.2% 69. Uganda Business & Technical 2 0 2 0.2% Examinations Board 70. Uganda Land Commission 1 1 2 0.2% 71. UMEME 2 0 2 0.2% 72. Auditor General’s Offi ce 1 0 1 0.1% 73. DEI 1 0 1 0.1% 74. EARC 1 0 1 0.1% 75. Labour Offi ce 1 0 1 0.1% 76. Law Development Centre 1 0 1 0.1% 77. Micro Finance Support Centre 1 0 1 0.1% 78. Ministry of Disaster Preparedness 1 0 1 0.1% 79. Ministry of fi nance 1 0 1 0.1% 80. Ministry of Gender 1 0 1 0.1% 81. Ministry of Housing 1 0 1 0.1% 82. Ministry of ICT 1 0 1 0.1% 83. Ministry of Trade 1 0 1 0.1% 84. NAADS 1 0 1 0.1% 85. NARO 1 0 1 0.1% 86. National Council for Higher 1 0 1 0.1% Education 87. National Council of Sports 1 0 1 0.1% 88. National Medical Stores 1 0 1 0.1% 89. National Youth Council 1 0 1 0.1% 90. NWSC 0 1 1 0.1% 91. PDU 1 0 1 0.1% 92. President’s offi ce 1 0 1 0.1% 93. Security Organizations 1 0 1 0.1% 94. UEDCL 1 0 1 0.1% 95. Uganda Registration Services 1 0 1 0.1% Bureau 96. Uganda Road Refund 1 0 1 0.1% 97. URA 1 0 1 0.1% 98. Others (e.g audit queries) 13 35 48 4.6% Total 480 571 1051 100.0%
70 BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JULY – DECEMBER 2019) Table XV: Complaints received according to Districts of the Accused
Number of Number of Total Number S/N District complaints received complaints received Percentage of Complaints at Kampala HQTs at Regional Offi ce
1. Kampala 201 15 216 20.6% 2. Wakiso 37 3 40 3.8% 3. Mbale 11 24 35 3.3% 4. Moyo 3 26 29 2.8% 5. Kabale 1 27 28 2.7% 6. Jinja 10 13 23 2.2% 7. Napak 2 20 22 2.1% 8. Lira 2 16 18 1.7% 9. Masaka 3 15 18 1.7% 10. Soroti 6 12 18 1.7% 11. Bundibugyo 1 15 16 1.5% 12. Kasese 5 11 16 1.5% 13. Mukono 4 12 16 1.5% 14. Kanungu 3 11 14 1.3% 15. Arua 5 8 13 1.2% 16. Buikwe 3 9 12 1.1% 17. Gulu 5 7 12 1.1% 18. Moroto 2 10 12 1.1% 19. Bududa 4 7 11 1.0% 20. Buvuma 7 4 11 1.0% 21. Sironko 5 6 11 1.0% 22. Adjumani 3 7 10 1.0% 23. Busia 2 8 10 1.0% 24. Hoima 4 6 10 1.0% 25. Mubende 7 3 10 1.0% 26. Bukedea 5 4 9 0.9% 27. Kayunga 4 5 9 0.9% 28. Kyotera 1 8 9 0.9% 29. Lwengo 1 8 9 0.9% 30. Abim 4 4 8 0.8% 31. Bugweri 3 5 8 0.8% 32. Bunyagabu 0 8 8 0.8% 33. Iganga 4 4 8 0.8%
BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JULY – DECEMBER 2019) 71 Number of Number of Total Number S/N District complaints received complaints received Percentage of Complaints at Kampala HQTs at Regional Offi ce
34. Kitgum 3 5 8 0.8% 35. Mbarara 3 5 8 0.8% 36. Tororo 2 6 8 0.8% 37. Amuria 2 5 7 0.7% 38. Bugiri 2 5 7 0.7% 39. Butaleja 0 7 7 0.7% 40. Butebo 1 6 7 0.7% 41. Isingiro 5 2 7 0.7% 42. Kabarole 4 3 7 0.7% 43. Kamwenge 2 5 7 0.7% 44. Kapchorwa 5 2 7 0.7% 45. Kiryandongo 5 2 7 0.7% 46. Luwero 4 3 7 0.7% 47. Pader 4 3 7 0.7% 48. Rukiga 3 4 7 0.7% 49. Rukungiri 0 7 7 0.7% 50. Amuru 3 3 6 0.6% 51. Budaka 2 4 6 0.6% 52. Bulambuli 1 5 6 0.6% 53. Kotido 1 5 6 0.6% 54. Lyantonde 0 6 6 0.6% 55. Manafwa 2 4 6 0.6% 56. Amudat 2 3 5 0.5% 57. Bukwo 0 5 5 0.5% 58. Kaberamaido 0 5 5 0.5% 59. Kagadi 2 3 5 0.5% 60. Katakwi 1 4 5 0.5% 61. Kyankwanzi 3 2 5 0.5% 62. Kyegegwa 1 4 5 0.5% 63. Nakapiripirit 2 3 5 0.5% 64. Nwoya 1 4 5 0.5% 65. Oyam 3 2 5 0.5% 66. Yumbe 1 4 5 0.5% 67. Buliisa 2 2 4 0.4%
72 BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JULY – DECEMBER 2019) Number of Number of Total Number S/N District complaints received complaints received Percentage of Complaints at Kampala HQTs at Regional Offi ce
68. Buyende 1 3 4 0.4% 69. Kaabong 3 1 4 0.4% 70. Kalungu 1 3 4 0.4% 71. Kiboga 1 3 4 0.4% 72. Kisoro 3 1 4 0.4% 73. Kumi 2 2 4 0.4% 74. Kyenjojo 0 4 4 0.4% 75. Lamwo 2 2 4 0.4% 76. Namutumba 1 3 4 0.4% 77. Omoro 1 3 4 0.4% 78. Serere 0 4 4 0.4% 79. Agago 1 2 3 0.3% 80. Kamuli 2 1 3 0.3% 81. Kibaale 2 1 3 0.3% 82. Kibuku 0 3 3 0.3% 83. Kole 1 2 3 0.3% 84. Masindi 1 2 3 0.3% 85. Mitoma 2 1 3 0.3% 86. Namayingo 2 1 3 0.3% 87. Namisindwa 1 2 3 0.3% 88. Ntungamo 0 3 3 0.3% 89. Rakai 1 2 3 0.3% 90. Rubanda 0 3 3 0.3% 91. Rubirizi 0 3 3 0.3% 92. Sheema 1 2 3 0.3% 93. Zombo 2 1 3 0.3% 94. Amolatar 0 2 2 0.2% 95. Apac 1 1 2 0.2% 96. Bukomansimbi 0 2 2 0.2% 97. Bushenyi 1 1 2 0.2% 98. Kakumiro 0 2 2 0.2% 99. Kaliro 1 1 2 0.2% 100. Kikuube 0 2 2 0.2% 101. Koboko 2 0 2 0.2%
BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JULY – DECEMBER 2019) 73 Number of Number of Total Number S/N District complaints received complaints received Percentage of Complaints at Kampala HQTs at Regional Offi ce
102. Nakaseke 1 1 2 0.2% 103. Nakasongola 1 1 2 0.2% 104. Nebbi 1 1 2 0.2% 105. Ngora 0 2 2 0.2% 106. Pallisa 1 1 2 0.2% 107. Alebtong 0 1 1 0.1% 108. Dokolo 0 1 1 0.1% 109. Gomba 1 0 1 0.1% 110. Ibanda 0 1 1 0.1% 111. Kalangala 0 1 1 0.1% 112. Kiruhura 0 1 1 0.1% 113. Maracha 0 1 1 0.1% 114. Mayuge 1 0 1 0.1% 115. Mityana 1 0 1 0.1% 116. Otuke 0 1 1 0.1% 117. Pakwach 0 1 1 0.1% 118. Sembabule 0 1 1 0.1% 131. Others (Not given) 7 8 15 1.4% Total 480 571 1051 100.0%
74 BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JULY – DECEMBER 2019) Table XVI: Departments/ Institutions complained against during the period January – June 2019
S/R Departments/ Institutions Kampala Regional Total % age Headquarters offi ces complaints 1. District Local Governments and 40 181 221 27.7% Administration 2. Individuals (Public offi cials) 39 41 80 10.1% 3. Municipal & Town Councils 16 42 58 7.3% 4. Head Teachers (Primary & 15 42 57 7.2% Secondary schools) 5. Uganda Police 15 36 51 6.4% 6. District Service Commissions 6 30 36 4.5% 7. Sub county Administration 3 27 30 3.8% 8. Hospitals & health centers 8 7 15 1.9% 9. Magistrate Courts 9 5 14 1.8% 10. Universities/Tertiary Institutions 8 4 12 1.5% 11. District Land Boards 0 10 10 1.3% 12. ISO & UPDF 6 2 8 1.0% 13. Local Councils 0 8 8 1.0% 14. Ministry of Education 4 3 7 0.9% 15. Ministry of Public Service 6 1 7 0.9% 16. NIRA 6 1 7 0.9% 17. Education Service Commission 3 3 6 0.8% 18. Judiciary 1 5 6 0.8% 19. Lands Offi ce 2 6 8 1.1% 20. Ministry of Lands 6 0 6 0.8% 21. DPP 4 1 5 0.6% 22. NFA 5 5 0.6% 23. UNRA 1 4 5 0.6% 24. Banks 4 0 4 0.5% 25. CAA 4 0 4 0.5% 26. Government of Uganda 4 0 4 0.5% 27. Ministry of Finance and Economic 4 0 4 0.5% Development 28. Ministry of Internal Aff airs 2 2 4 0.5% 29. Public Service Commission 3 1 4 0.5% 30. UEDCL 4 0 4 0.5%
BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JULY – DECEMBER 2019) 75 S/R Departments/ Institutions Kampala Regional Total % age Headquarters offi ces complaints 31. Uganda Petroleum Institute 4 0 4 0.5% KIGUMBA 32. URA 4 0 4 0.5% 33. Administrator General 3 0 3 0.4% 34. District Engineers 0 3 3 0.4% 35. Land Boards 0 3 3 0.4% 36. Ministry of Trade 3 0 3 0.4% 37. NDA 3 3 0.4% 38. Private Companies 3 3 0.4% 39. Resident State Attorneys 2 1 3 0.4% 40. Uganda Land Commission 3 0 3 0.4% 41. KCCA 2 0 2 0.3% 42. Ministry of Health 2 0 2 0.3% 43. Ministry of Works 1 1 2 0.3% 44. National Council of Sports 2 0 2 0.3% 45. NUSAF 0 2 2 0.3% 46. OPM 1 1 2 0.3% 47. Uganda Prisons 1 1 2 0.3% 48. SACCO 2 0 2 0.3% 49. UBC 1 1 2 0.3% 50. UWA 2 0 2 0.3% 51. world vision 1 1 2 0.3% 52. Coff ee marketing Board 1 0 1 0.1% 53. Health Service Commission 1 0 1 0.1% 54. IG 1 0 1 0.1% 55. Insurance Regulatory Authority 1 0 1 0.1% 56. Judicial Service Commission 1 0 1 0.1% 57. Labour Offi ce 1 0 1 0.1% 58. Land Tribunals 0 1 1 0.1% 59. Ministry of Energy 1 0 1 0.1% 60. Ministry of Defense 1 0 1 0.1% 61. Ministry of Foreign Aff airs 1 0 1 0.1% 62. Ministry of Gender 1 0 1 0.1% 63. Ministry of ICT 1 0 1 0.1%
76 BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JULY – DECEMBER 2019) S/R Departments/ Institutions Kampala Regional Total % age Headquarters offi ces complaints 64. Ministry of Water and Environment 1 0 1 0.1%
65. National Curriculum Development 1 0 1 0.1% Center 66. National oil company 1 0 1 0.1% 67. NEMA 1 0 1 0.1% 68. NITA 1 0 1 0.1% 69. Operation Wealth Creation 1 0 1 0.1% 70. Parliament 1 0 1 0.1% 71. Uganda AIDS Commission 1 0 1 0.1% 72. Uganda Communication 1 0 1 0.1% Commission 73. Uganda Business &Technical 1 0 1 0.1% Examinations board 74. Uganda clays 1 0 1 0.1% 75. Uganda Law Council 1 0 1 0.1% 76. Uganda Railways Corp 1 0 1 0.1% 77. Uganda free zones Authority 1 0 1 0.1% 78. UNEB 1 0 1 0.1% 79. Others (e.g audit queries) 22 3 25 3.1% TOTAL 316 480 796 100.0%
BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JULY – DECEMBER 2019) 77 APPENDIX B
ARRESTS
78 BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JULY – DECEMBER 2019) TABLE XVII: ARRESTS EFFECTED BETWEEN JULY – DECEMBER 2019
S/N. PARTICULARS OF SUSPECT CASE REF. OFFENCE(S) COMMITTED 1. Richard Kisitu, Assistant Town HQT/19/06/2019 Abuse of Offi ce C/S 11 of the Clerk, Kyengera Town Council ACA 2. Ishak Matovu, Volunteer, HQT/19/06/2019 Abuse of Offi ce C/S 11 of the Kyengera Town Council ACA 3. Katongole Umar, Principal IG/LC/50/2015 Illicit enrichment C/S Engineer, Ministry of Works 4. Sengendo Hawah, Community IG/LC/50/2015 Illicit enrichment C/S 31 (1)(B Development Offi cer, Luwero and 31 (2) of the ACA Town Council, Tel. No. 5. Balaam Nabuyaka, former Senior HQT/15/10/2015 (R) Causing Financial Loss C/S 20 of Procurement Offi cer, MoLG the ACA 6. Ndahiro Bwambale A. Sulait, FPT/05/09/2018 Embezzlement C/S 19 (a)(i) & (iii) Senior Accounts Assistant, Hima and Abuse of Offi ce C/S 11 (1) & Town Council Kasese district (2) of the ACA 7. Dennis Buddali, Electoral SRT/CF/04/2011 Embezzlement C/S 19 Commission District Registrar, False Accounting by a Public Bukwo District Offi cer C/S 22 of the ACA 8. Kaweesa Andrew, Engineer MKN/03/02/2016 Abuse of Offi ce C/S 11(1) of the Kayunga Town Council, Kayunga ACA District 9. Henry Drichi, Assistant MOY/02/02/2016 False Accounting by a Public Engineering Offi cer, Adjumani Offi cer C/S 22 of the ACA DLG Embezzlement C/S 19 and False Accounting C/S 22 of the ACA 10. Davidson Alua, Senior Accounts MOY/02/02/2016 False Accounting by a Public Assistant, Adjumani DLG Offi cer C/S 22 of the ACA Embezzlement C/S 19 and False Accounting C/S 22 of the ACA 11. Joseph Kinei, former Sub-County MRT/06/10/2016 Diversion of Public Resources Chief, Lopeei County, Napak C/S 6 of the ACA District Causing Financial Loss C/S 20(1) of the ACA Embezzlement C/S 22 of the ACA 12. Naomi Lemukol, Senior Accounts MRT/06/10/2016 Diversion of Public Resources Assistant, Lopeei County, Napak C/S 6 of the ACA District Causing Financial Loss C/S 20(1) of the ACA Embezzlement C/S 22 of the ACA 13. Mbala Ronald, MoLG HQT/15/ /19 14. Sarah Atugonga Babirye, Offi ce MKN/01/09/19 Alleged solicitation and receipt Attendant/Clerk ODPP Lugazi, of a bribe Buikwe District
BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JULY – DECEMBER 2019) 79 S/N. PARTICULARS OF SUSPECT CASE REF. OFFENCE(S) COMMITTED 15. Robert Nuwamanya, Town Clerk/ MBR/09/10/2018 Alleged Abuse of Offi ce Chairperson LCIII, Ishongororo TC, Ibanda District 16. Ali Mpeke, Ishongororo TC, MBR/09/10/2018 Alleged Abuse of Offi ce Ibanda District 17. Ezra Nimusiima, Ishongororo TC, MBR/09/10/2018 Alleged Abuse of Offi ce Ibanda District 18. Byaruhanga Medard, District MSK/07/07/2015 Alleged Embezzlement of Education Offi cer, Lyantonde UNICEF Funds District 19. Byarutinda Anne, Lyantonde MSK/07/07/2015 Alleged Embezzlement of District UNICEF Funds 20. Businge Chris, Lyantonde District MSK/07/07/2015 Alleged Embezzlement of UNICEF Funds 21. Oketcho Moses, Court Clerk, TOR/01/09/2019 Alleged solicitation of a bribe. Tororo Magistrate’s Court 22. Ankunzire Frank, Engineer, MBR/05/03/2018 Alleged confl ict of interest Ntungamo Municipal Council 23. Ssendenge Baker, Town HQT/152/10/2016 Alleged embezzlement of funds Treasurer, Kasangati Town and mismanagement of road Council Offi cial, Wakiso District construction projects 24. Abdallah Kasigwa, MoLG HQT/15/10/15 Alleged corruption and mismanagement of funds at MoLG 25. Kayongo William Ssebuliba KLA/02/9/19 Bribery 26. Mugasha Cliff Kabunya HQT/CO/34/19 Mismanagement of refugee funds and corruption 27. Issa Gumonye MoLG 0084/2019 Embezzlement 28. Amon Byamugisha MBR/01/06/2018 Corruption
29. Saverinos Beyendeza MBR/01/06/2018 Corruption 30. Sarah Kiconco MBR/01/06/2018 Corruption 31. John Marie, MoFA HQT/15/10/2015 Corruption
32. Joel Atim, MoLG HQT/15/10/2015 Embezzlement and causing fi nancial loss 33. Patrick Obwonya, Ag. District GUL/01/05/2018 Misuse Of Public Property C/S Engineer, Omoro DLG 10 (3) 34. Patrick Monex Otim, Driver GUL/01/05/2018 Misuse Of Public Property C/S Omoro DLG 10 (3) 35. Omondi Walter Wolver, Senior HQT/94/02/2018 Embezzlement Settlement Offi cer, OPM
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SAMPLE OF CORRUPTION CASES INVESTIGATED Table XVIII: Sample of corruption cases investigated and completed during the period July – December 2019
S/N Ref. Subject Matter Money Recommendations Status on Number Involved recommendations 1. HQT/121/10/ Alleged USD Permanent Secretary Not yet 2016 Mismanagement 6,186,180.4 Ministry of Health implemented of Funds and EUROS to caution the equipment under 579,097.3 responsible offi cers Uganda Health to always be accurate Strengthening and avoid using system Project reports on unrealistic (UHSSP) assumptions as was the case under the Uganda Health Strengthening Systems Project (UHSSP) 2. HQT/36/6/ Alleged corruption 99,235,200/= Refund of Ugx. Implemented (The 2017 practices by 99,235,200/= and money was paid two Parliament offi cers who signed back) Directors the documents for (Mr. Bakwega camera procurement Emmanuel and Mr. faced disciplinary Obore Chris) action 3. HQT/50/05/ Alleged irregular 132,386,838/= Various fi rms No 2016 expenditure of mentioned in the recommendation funds on supplies complaint supplied for Implementation by the Offi ce of the diff erent items to the Prime Minister Offi ce of the Prime Minister and they were subsequently paid. 4. HQT/11/11/ Alleged 4,391,962,520/= All the districts No 2016 misappropriation involved received, recommendation of funds by utilized and accounted for Implementation offi cials of OPM- for the funds. Luwero-Rwenzori Development Project (LRDP) 5. HQT/ Alleged forgery of NA It was recommended Implemented CO/832/ powers of attorney that the case was not 2018 and company viable since Confl ict of special resolutions interest is no longer by Martin an off ence under the Mwambutsya and Anti-Corruption Act M. Steven Mani 6. HQT/ Alleged misuse of NA Referred to Uganda Implemented CO/333/ authority by Ms. Police Criminal 2019 Maria Nakitende Investigations (MoLG) Department to handle.
82 BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JULY – DECEMBER 2019) S/N Ref. Subject Matter Money Recommendations Status on Number Involved recommendations 7. HQT/68/7/ Alleged over 6billion Recovery of Implemented 2017 payment of Ugx. Ugx.94,016,297/= to 6billion in respect IG Asset Recovery of purchase and Account installation of two Babbage Handling System (BHS) at Entebbe International Airport 8. HQT/ Alleged utterance NA Referred to central Implemented CO/354/ of false documents registry 2019 by bidders for IG building construction 9. HQT/ Value for money NA Audit report did Implemented CO/689/ audit report not point to any 2019 on budget mismanagement or performance by loss of funds by the selected health analyzed projects. sectors Auditor General made administrative recommendations for implementation by the Ministry of Health 10. HQT/ Alleged abuse NA Basing on the fact Implemented CO/682/ of offi ce and that the matter was 2019 corruption in the relating to the ongoing procurement of procurement process, bicycles by the The IGG Referred the Ministry of Local case to PPDA Government 11. HQT/40/11/ Alleged unjustifi ed 5.2Billion Given the passage Implemented 2018 payment of of time, it was not 5.2billion arising possible for the from CAD/AAB/ investigation to 28 /2017 based independently on fraudulent determine how transactions by many seedlings were NAADS supplied by each operator. 12. HQT/15/10/ Alleged PS MOLG (Mr. Patrick Not yet 2015 irregularities in Mutabwire) to refund implemented the procurement Ugx.38,241,298 that process for supply he failed to withhold and installation of solar packages by MOLG
BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JULY – DECEMBER 2019) 83 S/N Ref. Subject Matter Money Recommendations Status on Number Involved recommendations 13. HQT/15/10/ Alleged Ugx.68,882,500 During F/Y 2014/2015, Implemented 2015(A1) corruption and Hon. Adolf Mwesige, mismanagement Minister for Local of funds at MoLG Government was advanced Ugx.68,882,500 for inland offi cial activities, no evidence was found to show that he accounted for Ugx.29,102,500 advanced to him for fuel. There was gap in the accountability between his Principal Personal Secretary and ADC (Personal Assistant) the IGG authorized for closure. 14. HQT/ Complaint NA The complainant was Implemented CO/831/ contained in the advised that the issues 2019 referral summary in question were being of information handled by Police obtained by offi ce and Offi ce of the of Inspections Directorate of Public and investigations Prosecutions that the related to the staff said institutions should of the Offi ce of the be contacted for Prime Minster further information. 15. HQT/CO/695/ Alleged 1,780,000,000/= Mr. Obel Not yet 2019 mismanagement Twikirize of Meta implemented of contract for the Export Uganda supply of mobile fraudulently signed van by DGAL and executed a contract which was awarded to another company Cancellation of the contract, DGAL should not accept delivery from metal export Uganda Permanent Secretary to submit DGAL offi cials to PSC Blacklisting of Me Uganda by PPDA
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PROSECUTIONS
BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JULY – DECEMBER 2019) 85 TABLE XIX PROSECUTION CASES CONCLUDED DURING THE PERIOD JULY - DECEMBER 2019
S/N NAME OF ACCUSED COURT REFERENCE OFFENCE OUTCOME NUMBER COMMITTED
1. David Chandi Jamwa, SC Appeal No. 2/2018 Abuse of Offi ce Conviction but no refund was Managing Director, and Causing ordered since the state did not NSSF Financial Loss prove that Jamwa benefi ted from the fi nancial loss. Sentenced to 12 years in prison on charges of Abuse of Offi ce and upheld conviction and sentence of 12 years imprisonment on charges of CFL upheld.
2. Okello Silas, State HCT-AC-CN-0008/2019 Receiving Conviction upheld on Appeal Prosecutor, Masindi gratifi cation Abuse of offi ce
3. Ndahiriho HCT-AC-SC-0096/2019 Embezzlement Convicted through plea bargain Bwambale Refunded 5million Sulait Sentenced to a fi ne of UGX 2million or 2 years imprisonment
4. Benjamin Cherotin HCT-00-AC- Corruption Convicted through plea bargain Chebet CO-0014/2019 and sentenced to fi ne of UGX Obtaining goods 3million and refund of UGX by false pretense 15,542,036 Theft, Uttering false documents
5. Dennis Budaali, HCT-00-AC-CO Embezzlement Convicted through plea bargain Electoral Offi cer, 0097/2019 and sentenced to a total fi ne False Accounting Electoral Commission of UGX 3million and refund of of Uganda UGX 31,500,000
6. Namiiro Stella, Senior HCT-00-AC-CO Abuse of offi ce Convicted on charges of Land Management 0117/2015 and Confl ict of Confl ict of interest Offi cer, Ministry of interest She was sentenced to a total Lands fi ne of UGX 3,000,000 or imprisonment for 3 years in default Acquited on charges of Abuse of offi ce Appeal was fi led by IG
7. Robert Baluku, HCT-00-AC-CO Bribery of a public Conviction on plea of guilt Senior Assistant 0056/2019 offi cial during defence hearing Secretary, Sentenced to a fi ne of Kichwamba Sub- County, Kasese UGX 500,000 or 1 year District imprisonment in lieu
8. Butamanya Moses, HCT-00-AC-CO Corruption; Convicted and sentenced to a Court Clerk, Kayunga 0050/2015 solicitation total fi ne UGX 2,000,000 Magistrate’s Court and receipt of gratifi cation
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9. Kisitu Richard, HCT-00-AC-CO Corruption; Convicted. Through plea Assistant Town Clerk, 0093/2019 solicitation bargain and sentenced to a fi ne Wakiso and receipt of gratifi cation, Matovu Isaak, Abuse of offi ce Volunteer Impersonation
10. Sarah Atugonza HCT-00-AC-CO Corruption; Convicted. Through plea Babirye , Offi ce 0121/2019 solicitation bargain. Sentenced to a total Attendant, Offi ce of and receipt of fi ne of UGX 1,000,000 Director of Public gratifi cation Further ordered to refund UGX Prosecution, Lugazi 600,000 she had earlier got offi ce from the complainant.
11. Amon Byamugisha, HCT-00-AC-CO Corruption A1 and A3 pleaded guilty and Senior Human 0134/2019 solicitation, receipt were sentenced to fi nes. Resource Offi cer and giving of For A1 he pleaded guilty to bribe during job Saverinus Beyendeza three counts and paid a total recruitment at Community fi ne of UGX 4,700,000 in lieu of Mitooma DLG Development Offi cer 2 years imprisonment. Onesmus Agaba, For A3 he pleaded guilty to Human Resource one count and paid fi ne of UGX Offi cer 4,800,000 in lieu of 2 years Sarah Kiconco, imprisonment. Community Development Offi cer, All of Mitooma DLG
12. Nsekanabo Margaret HCT-ACD-CR-186/ Abuse of Offi ce Conviction upheld by High and Debo Beatrice, Court 2011 Welfare Offi cers, Family and Children Division of Police Kira Police Station
13. Kyenkya Joshua, HCT-ACD-CR-102/ Causing Financial Convicted A1 on appeal and Human Resource Loss acquittal of A2 confi rmed. 2017 Offi cer and Galimaka Abuse of Offi ce A1 was sentenced to pay a Hosea, Accountant, fi ne of UGX 8,000,000 or seven Nakasongola DLG years imprisonment in lieu on charge of Causing Financial Loss A1 was sentenced to pay afi ne of UGX 1,000,000 or one year imprisonment in lieu on charge of Abuse of Offi ce A1 was further ordered to refund UGX 81,870,030 to GOU Finally he was ordered not to hold a public offi ce for 10 years.
BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JULY – DECEMBER 2019) 87 S/N NAME OF ACCUSED COURT REFERENCE OFFENCE OUTCOME NUMBER COMMITTED
14. Joseph Kinei, HCT-ACD-CR-106/ Diversion of Public Through plea bargain A2 Resources pleaded guilty and was Sub-County Chief 2019 sentenced to a fi ne of Causing Naomi Lemukol, UGX ...... or ...... years Financial Loss imprisonment in lieu . Senior Accounts Embezzlement Assistant, Lopeei She was further ordered to County, Napak refund the misappropraited District funds (UGX 13,396,000. The case against A2 is ongoing
15. B. D. Wandera, HCT-ACD-CA-24/2018 Embezzlement Both accused persons were convicted on Appeal Director and Opiding Abuse of offi ce Francis, A1 was sentenced to a fi ne Diversion of Public of UGX 2,000,000 or 4 years Accountant, Soroti funds imprisonment. Flying School He was further ordered to pay a compensation of UGX 5,024,850 A2 was sentenced to a fi ne of UGX 5,000,000 or 4 years imprisonment. He was further ordered to pay a compensation of UGX 75,000,000. The duo was further oredered not to hold public offi ces for 10 years.
16. Assimwe Joseline, COA Case No. Abuse of offi ce Conviction upheld and convict former Top Manager Embezzlement taken to civil prison pending 399/2017 of Nambole Stadium and Neglect of frecovery of UGX 88,480,000 duty
17. Mugisha Fred, COA Case No. Corruption; Conviction upheld solicitation State Prosecutor, 363/2016 and receipt of ODPP gratifi cation
18. Emmanuel Matovu, COA Case No. Causing Financial Conviction upheld former Prisons Loss 249/2016 Commander, Abuse of Offi ce Mukono District
19. Wanyaka Samuel COA-CR No. Embezzlement Aquitted Huxley, former Abuse of Offi ce 081/2015 Director, Budget and False Offi ce, Parliament of Accounting by Uganda Public Offi cer
20. ASP Katwire Francis, HCT-00-AC-CO Corruptly soliciting Aquitted Police Offi cer 055/2015 for gratifi cation attached to Rwizi Regional Police Headquarters, Mbarara
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21. Kakonge Umar, COA Case No. Corruptly off ering Aquitted Senior Assistant gratifi cation and 099/2018 Secretary, Buikwe Abuse of offi ce DLG
22. Mutesi Beatrice COA Case No. Corruption; Aquitted attached to Nakawa solicitation 53/2017 Court and receipt of gratifi cation Abuse of Offi ce
23. A1 Lokong Daniel, HCT-00-AC-CO Causing Financial Aquitted Senior Engineer, 0111/2016 Loss Kaabong District Local Government. A2 Akena Layoo, Abuse of Offi ce Road Inspector, Kaabong District Local Government
24. Bob Mudduse, HCT-00-AC-CO Embezzlement Aquitted Senior Town Agent, 0069/2018 Abuse of Offi ce Lugazi MC
25. Bwanika Godfrey and COA-CN-0241/ Causing Aquitted Others, former CAO, Financial Loss 2010 CFO of Kayunga Embezzlement
26. No. 38522 A/CIID HCT-00‐ Corruption; Aquitted Tusubira Samuel and AC‐25/2016 solicitation Monday Mwalimu, and receipt of Police Offi cer and gratifi cation Crime Preventer attached to Kakoola Police Post, Kibaale District
27. Kisembo Bahemuka COA Case No. Abuse of offi ce, Kisembo Bahemuka was Aquitted on Appeal. 69/2015 Causing Financial loss However, the second respondent (Ms Lillian Ogoobi) who lost interest in her Appeal was ordered to refund UGX 88,480,000 in line with the judgement of the trial court.
28. Kinene Mohamed HCT-00‐AC‐54/2015 Corruption Aquitted and Kibahwire Annet, Bribing an IG Head Teacher and Offi cer School Bursar, Kitebi SSS, Wakiso District
29. Katusabe HCT-00‐AC-0030/2017 Abuse of offi ce Aquitted Rawlings, former Ag. Forgery Secretary Giving false Buliisa District Land information to IG Board offi cer
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30. Harold Michael HCT-00‐AC‐SC Embezzlement, Aquitted Wejuli and Chimulwa 0115/2016 Diversion of Public Wycliff , Resources, Town Clerk, Kumi and Uttering False Principal Accountant documents
31. A1 Nandulya HCT-00-AC-CO Corruption; Aquitted 0072/2018 Solicitation for Jacklyne, Senior State gratifi cation of Prosecutor UGX 1,000,000 ODPP and receipt of UGX 500,000 Law Development Center, Magistrate`s Court.
32. A1 Sikuku Moses, ACD CSC 0004/2016 Abuse of Offi ce Aquitted Ranger of Uganda Corruption Wildlife Authority (UWA) A2 John Lapeyo (Armory Clerk of UWA) A3 Olinga Moses (Armory Clerk of UWA) A4 Prosper Wasike (Assistant Warden- UWA)
33. Bagorogoza, former ACD No Causing Financial Withdrawn after refund of Head Teacher, St. loss misappropriated funds and on 0027/2018 Leonard SS Maddu, ground of terminal illness of Neglect of duty Gomba District the accused person. Clare A2 had earlier pleaded guilty.
90 BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JULY – DECEMBER 2019) Table XX: ONGOING CASES BEFORE COURTS OF FIRST INSTANCE AS AT 31ST DECEMBER 2019
S/N NAME OF ACCUSED COURT REFERENCE OFFENCE COMMITTED NUMBER 1. Omondi Walter Wolver ACD No. 162/2019 Embezzlement Senior Settlement Offi cer Offi ce of the Prime Minister 2. Ssebuliba William Kayongo 0141/2019 Off ering gratifi cation to IG Masulita Municipal Education Offi cer, offi cer Wakiso District 3. Iga John Marie, former Accountant, 0139/2019 Embezzlement in the alternative Ministry of Local Government Causing fi nancial loss Abuse of offi ce 4. Dr Rose Nassali Lukwago, Secretary Judicial HCT-00-AC-CO- Causing fi nancial loss Service Commission 0107/2019 Abuse of offi ce Dr. S Opio Okiror, Commissioner Health Services Jaff er Kawooya, Internal Auditor, Ministry of Public Service Cuthbert Kagabo, Deputy Director, AH Consulting Ltd 5. Katongole Umar, HCT-00-AC-CO- Illicit Enrichment Principal Engineer, Ministry of Works and 092/2019 Money Laundering Hawa Bitone Ssengendo, Community Development Offi cer, Luweero District 6. Andrew Kaweesi, Senior Town Engineer, HCT-00-AC-CO- Abuse of offi ce Kayunga Town Council 100/2019 7. A1 Henry Drichi, Assitant Engineering HCT-00-AC-CO- Embezzlement Offi cer, Adjumani 103/2019 False Accounting by a public A2 Davidson Alua, Senior Accounts offi cial Assistant, Adjumani 8. Joseph Kinei, Sub-County Chief, Lopeei HCT-00-AC-CO- Diversion of public Resources County, Napak District 0106/2019 Causing Financial Loss Embezzlement 9. Byanguye Moses, Senior Inspector, HCT-00-AC-CO- Causing Financial Loss, Ministry of Local Government 054/2019 Embezzlement, False accounting by public offi cer
10. Abdalla Kasigwa, Principal Urban Inspector, HCT-00-AC-CO- Causing Financial Loss Ministry of Local Government 0119/2019 Embezzlement False accounting by public offi cer 11. Byarugaba Medard, Ag. District Education HCT-00-AC-CO- Abuse of offi ce Embezzlement Offi cer, Lyantonde District 0120/2019 False accounting by public Byarutinda Anne, Ag. District Inspector of offi cer Schools, Lyantonde District Conspiracy to defraud Businge Chris, Accounts Assistant, Lyantonde District
BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JULY – DECEMBER 2019) 91 S/N NAME OF ACCUSED COURT REFERENCE OFFENCE COMMITTED NUMBER 12. Mugasha Cliff Kabunga, Information HCT-00-AC-CO- Money laundering Technology Assistant Arua Desk Offi ce of 125/2019 Embezzlement the Prime Minister False Accounting 13. Balaam Nabuyaka HCT-00-AC-CO- Causing Financial Loss Senior Procurement Offi cer/Head PDU, 094/2019 Embezzlement Ministry of Local Government(MOLG), Abuse of Offi ce False Accounting 14. Ankunzire Frank, Senior Assistant HCT-00-AC-CO- Abuse of offi ce Engineering Offi cer, Ntungamo 122/2019 Embezzlement Corruptly procuring a tender 15. Moses Oketcho, Court Clerk, Tororo Chief HCT-00-AC-CO- Corruption: solicitation and Magistrates Court 126/2019 receipt of Gratifi cation 16. A1 Mutabwire Patrick, HCT-00-AC-CO 1. Diversion of Public Resources Ag. Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Local 099/2017 2. Embezzlement Government 3. Abuse of Offi ce A2 Wasolo Alfred, former Principal 4. Causing Financial Loss Accountant Ministry of Local Government 5. False Accounting A3 Ali Atabua, Senior Accountant, 6. Corruption Ministry of Local Government A4 Turyahabwe Wilberforce, Principal Systems Analyst, Ministry of Local Government. A5 Wammwa Jackson, Senior Systems Analyst, Ministry of Local Government 17. Hon Ntabazi Harriet, former Member of Bug Rd Cr Case No. 1. Giving false information Parliament, Bundibugyo 588/2018 to the Inspectorate of Government. 2. Uttering a false document. 18. Benon Chally Twinomujuni, Head HCT-00-AC-CO- 1. Embezzlement Teacher, Mbarara High School 005/2019 2. Abuse of offi ce Michael Namara 3. Causing Financial Bursar, Mbarara High School 19. George William Omuge, HCT-00-AC-CO- 1. Embezzlement Retired Chief Administrative 0015/2019 2. Abuse of offi ce Offi cer, Dokolo District 3. Causing Financial Odada John, Chief Finance Offi cer, Dokolo District 20. Godfrey Mutenyo, Senior Assistant HCT-00-AC-CO- Corruption: solicitation and Secretary, Mbale District Local 0043/2019 receipt of Gratifi cation Government Abuse of offi ce Mary Kakai, Cartographer, Mbale District Local Government 21. Rwekumisa Simon, Assistant Chief HCT-00-AC-CO- Causing Financial Loss Administrative 0054/2019 False accounting Offi cer, Kabarole Embezzlement Abuse of offi ce
92 BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JULY – DECEMBER 2019) S/N NAME OF ACCUSED COURT REFERENCE OFFENCE COMMITTED NUMBER 22. Rogers Bijule, Court Clerk, Mukono High HCT-00-AC-CO- Corruption Court 0061/2019 23. Kijambu Gerald and Anor, HCT-00-AC-CO- Causing Financial Loss Drivers, Ministry of Health 0057/2019 24. Mugumya Albert Jethro HCT-00-AC-CO- Causing Financial Loss Under Secretary, Uganda Land Commission 0064/2019 Abuse of offi ce Moses John Magala, Senior Government Valuer, Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development Jeremiah Twinomugisha, Internal Auditor, Ministry of Health, Uganda Land Commission 25. Alex Friday, Probation and welfare Offi cer, HCT-00-AC-CO- Corruption Kyankwanzi District Local Government 0065/2019 Solicitation and receipt of gratifi cation 26. Dr. Joseph Batume, Wakiso District Surveyor HCT-00-AC-CO- Abuse of offi ce Hussein Mugumya, Resident of Wakiso 0083/2019 Causing Financial Loss Richard Ssempagala, Resident of Wakiso Theft Mohamed Kamoga, Ahmed Enterpriser Limited, Kampala District 27. Titus Muhofah, Senior Disaster HCT-00-AC-CO- Causing Financial Loss Management Offi cer, Offi ce of Prime 0087/2019 Embezzlement Minister False Accounting 28. A2 No. 59417 D/C Eyotia Ben, Police HCT-00-AC-CO- Corruption; Solicitation for Offi cer, Wandegeya Police Station 0072/2018 gratifi cation of UGX 1,000,000 and receipt of UGX 500,000
29. Danson Tayebwa and HCT-00-AC-CO- 1. Abuse of offi ce Sseruyange Ramadhan 0077/2018 2. Causing Financial Loss Assistant Engineering Offi cer and Senior 3. Forgery Community Development Offi cer of Ssembabule District Respectively. 30. No. 40372 Cpl Sam Omara alias John Buganda Road CR Uttering False Documents Bosco Okii, Police Offi cer, Forensic Service Case No. 1147/2018 Personation Department, Uganda Police Force 31. John Baptist Mubiru, Senior Assistant Town HCT-00-AC-CO- Abuse of Offi ce, Corruption Clerk, Najjembe division 47/2018 Causing Financial Loss, Embezzlement, Theft 32. Ssebunya Denis, Tom Kwezi and 2 others HCT-00-AC-CO- Causing Financial Loss Chief Administrative Offi cer, Koboko 0029/2018 Abuse of offi ce Accountant Mubende DLG Forgery Peasant Farmer 33. No. 30461 D/Sgt Ochayotoo Gerald HCT-00-AC-CO- 1. Corruption: Soliciting and Omona, O/C CIID Kalongo Police Station 005/2018 receiving gratifi cation 2. Abuse of offi ce 34. Florence Nattu, Principal Human Resource HCT-00-AC-CO- Abuse of Offi ce, Corruption Offi cer, Kayunga District 0048/2018 Causing Financial Loss
BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JULY – DECEMBER 2019) 93 S/N NAME OF ACCUSED COURT REFERENCE OFFENCE COMMITTED NUMBER 35. 1. Moses Kisembo Bahemuka HCT-00-AC-CO- Abuse of offi ce, 2. Abdonson Paul Owino and 0004/2018 Causing Financial loss 3. Meeme Tiko Kasifa, Deputy CAO Mityana, former Ag. CAO, CFO and Accounts Assistant, Yumbe District Local 36. Rose Ochom, former CAO Kumi, Johnson HCT-00-AC-CO- Abuse of offi ce and Causing Opolot, former Assistant CAO, Charles 0137/2014 Financial loss Okalebo, former Principal Accounts Assistant, Amos Stanley Omongot, former Internal Auditor 37. Francis Lokiru, Chairperson LCIII MOR-CR-157/2018 Theft Nakapiripirit Town council Conspiracy to Defraud A2 Emmanuel Achuka, Health Assistant, Nakapiripirit DLG A3 Racheal Nangiro, Resident of Nakapiripirit Town Council 38. Jimmy Patty Odera & Anor, HCT-00‐AC‐SC Abuse of offi ce, Causing District Engineer, Amuru District 0006/2016 fi nancial loss and Issuing False Robert Ojok, District Works Supervisor, certifi cate of completion of Nwoya District works 39. Geoff rey Kazinda, Principal Accountant, HCT-00‐AC‐SC Illicit enrichment Offi ce of Prime Minister 0059/2016 40. Elly Piwang & anor HCT-00‐AC‐SC Causing fi nancial loss False A1 CAO and A2 CFO 0022/2016 accounting and Uttering False Documents 41. Alex Katikiro, District Lands Offi cer, Kasese HCT-00‐AC‐SC Abuse of offi ce 0033/2016 42. A1. Murisho Shafi , Chairperson Area HCT-00-AC-CO- 1. Corruption Land Committee, Jinja Central 00096 /2016 2. Abuse of offi ce A2. Kironde Godfrey, Member-Area Land 3. Uttering false documents Committee, Jinja Central 4. Infl uence peddling A3. Sowale Abedi, Member-Area Land 5. Obtaining registration by Committee, Jinja Central false pretenses A4. Sam S. Male M/a aged 70 years, Ag. 6. Conspiracy to defraud Executive Secretary, Departed Asians Property Custodian Board Committee - Kampala A5. Nnume Edward M/a aged 35 years, Secretary - Jinja District Land Board A6. Kalisa Kalangwa Moses alias, Nantambala Joyce, Businessman, Kayunga A7. Nabuuma Janat, Senior Registrar of Titles, Ministry of Lands, Housing & Urban Development, Kampala 43. Nanjobe Florence, Cashier, National HCT-00-AC-CO- 1. Embezzlement Curriculum Development Center, 0106/2016 2. Abuse of offi ce Kyambogo 3. False accounting by a public offi cial
94 BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JULY – DECEMBER 2019) S/N NAME OF ACCUSED COURT REFERENCE OFFENCE COMMITTED NUMBER 44. A1 Ojok James, Ag. Town Engineer, Kaabong HCT-00-AC-CO- 1. Abuse of Offi ce District Local Government 089/2016 2. Causing Financial Loss A2 Lokong Daniel, Senior Engineer, 3. Neglect of duty Kaabong District Local Government 4. Theft A3 Gertrude Naibok, Company Director, Natumurai Enterprises in Kaboong District. 45. Cpl Wilfred Odama, Police Offi cer attached HCT-00-AC-CO- Soliciting and receiving to Arua Central Police Station 0099/2016 gratifi cation 46. Peter Wathum and Wilson HCT-00-AC-CO- 1. Causing Financial Loss Negohe, Geological Assistant and 148/2016 2. Abuse of Offi ce Watchman, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development 47. No. 2340 Geoff rey Leo Ogwok, Police HCT-00‐AC‐CO‐ Soliciting and receiving Offi cer 0042/ 2017 gratifi cation and Abuse of offi ce 48. David Omika and Pauline Achola, District HCT-00-AC-CO- Abuse of offi ce Labour Offi cer, Kole District and Secretary 0106/2018 Causing Financial Loss Contracts Committee 49. Wilfred Nsubuga, Statistician, Commission HCT-00-AC- Abuse of offi ce of Inquiry in the Eff ectiveness of law, CO-0089/2018 Corruption Policies and processes of land Acquisition, land Administration, land management and land Registration in Uganda 50. No. 34483 Cpl Ocen Maxwell, OC CIID, HCT-00-AC- Corruption: Solicitation and Alebtong Police Station CO-087/2018 Receipt of gratifi cation 51. Michael Onono, Ag District Engineer, HCT-00-AC- Causing Financial Loss Amudat District Local Government CO-0088-2019 Embezzlement , Abuse of Offi ce 52. Isa Gumonye and Prossy Nampijja, HCT-00-AC- Embezzlement Assistant Commissioner for Urban CO-0089-2019 Abuse of Offi ce Administration and Principal Urban Offi cer, Conspiracy to defraud Ministry of Local Government 53. A1 Kakonge Umar, Senior Assistant HCT-00-AC- 1. Embezzlement Secretary, Buikwe DLG CO-104-2016 2. Causing Financial Loss A2 Nsubuga Collins, Senior Accounts 3. False accounting by a public Assistant, Buikwe DLG offi cial A3 Nabwire Amina, Manager, Time Service 4. Uttering false documents Station, Lugazi 5. Conspiracy to commit a misdemeanor 54. A2. Saverinus Bayendeza , HCT-00-AC- Corruption solicitation, receipt Community Development Offi cer CO-0134/2019 and giving of bribe during job recruitment at Mitooma DLG A4 Sarah Kiconco, Community Development Offi cer, all of Mitooma DLG 55. Patrick Obwoya, District Engineer HCT-00-AC-CO- Misuse of Government Property Michael Otim /2019 56. Atim Joel, Senior Inspector, Ministry of HCT-00-AC- Embezzlement Local Government CO-0146/2019 Causing Financial Loss False accounting by a public offi cial
BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JULY – DECEMBER 2019) 95 Table XXI: PENDING CRIMINAL APPEALS AS AT 31ST DECEMBER 2019
S/N NAME OF NAME OF OUTCOME OF THE COURT OFFENCE APPELLANT RESPONDENT PREVIOUS TRIAL REFERENCE COMMITTED NUMBER 1. UG Namiiro Stella, Senior Acquittal HCT-AC- Abuse of offi ce Land Management CN-0016/2019 and Confl ict of Offi cer, Ministry of interest Lands 2. UG Bob Mudduse, Senior Acquittal HCT-AC- Embezzlement Town Agent, Lugazi MC CN-0015/2019 Abuse of Offi ce 3. UG Kinene Mohamed & Acquittal HCT-AC-00- Corruption Kibahwire Annet, Head CN-17/2019 Bribing an IG Teacher and School Offi cer Bursar, Kitebi SSS, Wakiso District 4. UG Katusabe Acquittal HCT-AC- Abuse of offi ce Rawlings CN-00…/2019 Forgery Giving false information to IG Offi cer 5. Ssenyonjo UG Conviction COA-Cr Appeal Corruption Noah Nakiwafu, No. 75/2018 Solicitation and Senior Lands receipt of a bribe Management Offi cer, Buikwe 6. Mbonekyeirwe UG Conviction COA-Cr Appeal Corruption Tobius No. 485/2016 Solicitation and receipt of a bribe 7. Afaro Gilbert, a UG Conviction ACD-Cr Appeal Obtaining goods resident of Seme No. 115/2017 by false pretenses A, Buhasaba 2. Conspiracy to Parish, Buhehe defraud Sub-County, 3. Uttering false Busia documents 8. Wanyaka Samuel Uganda Conviction Supreme Court Embezzlement Huxley, former Abuse of Offi ce Director Budget and False Offi ce, Parliament Accounting by of Uganda Public Offi cer 9. Dr. Eumu, former Uganda Conviction COA-00-CR- Embezzlement DHO, Amuria CN-321/2015 Causing Financial District loss and False accounting 10. Atai Hellen Uganda Conviction on COA-00-CR- Embezzlement Doreen, former Abuse of offi ce CN-307/2015 Causing Financial CFO, Amuria and acquittal on loss and False District Embezzlement and accounting causing Financial Abuse of offi ce loss
96 BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JULY – DECEMBER 2019) S/N NAME OF NAME OF OUTCOME OF THE COURT OFFENCE APPELLANT RESPONDENT PREVIOUS TRIAL REFERENCE COMMITTED NUMBER 11. Atai Hellen Uganda Conviction on COA-00-CR- Embezzlement, Doreen, former Abuse of offi ce CN-180-2016 Causing Financial CFO, Amuria and acquittal on loss and False District Embezzlement and accounting causing Financial Abuse of offi ce loss 12. Uganda Atai Hellen Doreen Conviction on COA-00-CR- Embezzlement Former CFO, Amuria Abuse of offi ce CN-182/2016 Causing Financial District and acquittal on loss and False Embezzlement and accounting causing Financial Abuse of offi ce loss (cross Appeal by IG against sentence) 13. Waidha Okuku Uganda (IG) Conviction of lower COA-00-CR- Corruptly Stephen court upheld, CN-250/2011 Soliciting for Waidha fi led a and receiving second Appeal. gratifi cation 14. Chemisto A.M, Uganda (IG) Appeal against Supreme Court Embezzlement. Sammy Nelson, conviction and app No. 2018 Swami Martin sentence Town Clerk and Town Treasurers 15. Uganda Lulu Francis Selle, Appeal against ACD-Cr–Appeal Abuse of Offi ce former Head teacher acquittal No. 0032/2015 of Allere Secondary School, Moyo District 16. Uganda Balyebulya Kaija Appeal against Bundibugyo Uttering False Richard acquittal Cr Case No. Documents 267/2014 17. Uganda Muwonge Andrew, Appeal against ACD-Cr-Ap No Causing fi nancial Secretary, Efl ance acquittal 0034/2015 loss and Abuse of Kiwanuka, Ag. offi ce. Secretary David Ssalongo Kanakulya, Head of Finance, Sebbunya Herbert, Internal Auditor, Suzan Wanume, Senior Assistant Electoral Offi cer and Aida Nankumba, Assistant Electoral Offi cer all former employees of the Uganda Electoral Commission. 18. Uganda Phillip Etukoit Appeal against Cr App Causing fi nancial acquittal 002/2013 loss and abuse of offi ce
BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JULY – DECEMBER 2019) 97 S/N NAME OF NAME OF OUTCOME OF THE COURT OFFENCE APPELLANT RESPONDENT PREVIOUS TRIAL REFERENCE COMMITTED NUMBER 19. Margret Uganda (IG) Convicted by High Court Abuse of offi ce Kobusinge and the Trial Court, Crim Appeal Wanyama, Senior appealed to High 30/2008 Economist / Desk Court Offi cer in charge of the Water and Sanitation Sector with Ministry of Finance, A2 was a Senior Assistant Engineering Offi cer with Ministry of Works 20. Uganda Eng. Wanjusi Fabian, Acquitted by Trial CR.481-2006 Causing fi nancial District Enginerr, Court. loss and Iganga District convicted for Abuse of offi ce. 21. Uganda Eng. P.K. Waiswa, Acquitted by Trial CR-482-2006 Causing fi nancial District Engineer, Court loss and abuse of Iganga District offi ce. 22. Turyamwesiga Uganda Convicted by Trial Convict Causing fi nancial Vanance, District Court and he appealed vide Cr loss and Engineer, appealed. App No. 13/2008 convicted for Kabale Local and state cross abuse of offi ce. Government appealed vide Cr App 0041/2008 23. Nestor Machumbi Uganda Constitutional ACD- Illicit enrichment Gasasira, Court reference CSC-183/2006 Principal was dismissed. Accountant, Matter now before Public Service Supreme Court. 24. UG Byandala and Marvin Acquitted by Abuse of offi ce Baryaruha High Court. State appealed to Court of Appeal 25. Senjako UG Convicted by COA-Cr –Appeal Causing Financial Wilberforce, High Court. He No 143*/2018 Loss Neglect of former Regional appealed to Court duty Accountant of Appeal UNRA 26. Ssemugooma UG Convicted by COA-Cr –Appeal Causing Financial Joe, former High Court. He No. 145/2018 Loss Ag. Director appealed to Court Neglect of duty Finance and of Appeal Administration, UNRA
98 BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JULY – DECEMBER 2019) S/N NAME OF NAME OF OUTCOME OF THE COURT OFFENCE APPELLANT RESPONDENT PREVIOUS TRIAL REFERENCE COMMITTED NUMBER 27. Ssenkeeto UG Convicted by COA-Cr –Appeal Theft Apollo, High Court. He No. 140/2018 Uttering forged Businessman appealed to Court documents of Appeal 28. Nanono Safi na UG Convicted by COA-Cr –Appeal Project Offi cer, High Court. She No. 45/2019 Offi ce of Prime appealed to Court Minister of Appeal 29. Gashenyi John Uganda High Court upheld COA-Cr –Appeal Abuse of offi ce Wycliff e, former conviction by No 240/2010 Town Clerk, lower court. He Kiboga appealed to Court of Appeal. Pending Judgment 30. Ndifuna Moses Uganda High Court COA-Cr –Appeal Corruption: Magistrate Grade convicted him and No 205/2009 solicitation II, Mbarara he appealed to and receipt of Court of Appeal. gratifi cation pending Judgment 31. Mwanja Charles, Uganda High Court COA-Cr –Appeal Causing Financial District Police convicted him and No. 35/2012 Loss Commander he appealed to Abuse of Offi ce Court of Appeal 32. Eng. Sentumbwe Uganda High Court COA-Cr –Appeal Corruption and Eng. Mugisha convicted him and No. 32/2005 Abuse of offi ce Shilling, he appealed to case now in Conspiracy to Engineers with Court of Appeal. Supreme Court defeat justice Directorate of Water Development at Luzira, Kampala 33. Sabila Herbert, Uganda High Court COA Appeal No Corruption: former MP convicted him and 22/2010 Bribing an IG Tingey, Sammy he appealed to Offi cer Nelson, Treasurer Court of Appeal Kapchorwa and and lost and he Chelimo Nathan made a further appeal to Supreme Court. 34. Ndiragasira Uganda Chief Magistrate’s Criminal Appeal Personation of a Joseph Alias Court Fort Portal No. 66/2014 person named in Bakanga Convicted him for Fort Portal High a Certifi cate Muganyizi Personation of Court Richard, former person named in Head teacher in certifi cate Kyenjojo District
BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JULY – DECEMBER 2019) 99 S/N NAME OF NAME OF OUTCOME OF THE COURT OFFENCE APPELLANT RESPONDENT PREVIOUS TRIAL REFERENCE COMMITTED NUMBER 35. Bagarukayo Uganda Embezzlement and COA-00-CR -CN- Appeal against Charles, Corruption 80/2013 acquittal before Computer Magistrate Court, Supervisor, IG Appealed, he Ministry of was convicted Finance by High Court and he appealed against the conviction. Pending Judgment since April 2014 36. Uganda Akankwasa Damien, Illicit Enrichment ACD -CR- Appeal against former ED NFA CN-0012-2016 acquittal 37. Akuta Olupot and Uganda Embezzlement COA-CR- CN-62 Appeal against Kayongo Male, Causing Financial and 66/2013 Conviction and Chief Finance loss sentence Offi cer, Kiboga Abuse of offi ce District 38. Kalungi Robert, Uganda Solicitation COA-CR- CN- Appeal against Principal and receipt of 88/2016 Conviction and Inspectorate gratifi cation sentence Offi cer, Inspectorate of Government 39. Ouma Adea Uganda Receipt of COA-CR- CN- Appeal against Chairperson gratifi cation 82/2016 Conviction LCV Busia 40. Butamanya Uganda Corruption; HCT-00-CN Appeal against Moses, Court solicitation 14/2019 Conviction Clerk, Kayunga and receipt of Magistrate’s gratifi cation Court 41. Uganda Harold Michael Wejuli Embezzlement, HCT-00‐CN Appeal against and Chimulwa Wycliff , Diversion of Public 27/2019 acquittal Town Clerk, Kumi and Resources, Principal Accountant Uttering False documents 42. Uganda ASP Katwire Francis, Corruptly soliciting Appeal against Police Offi cer attached for gratifi cation acquittal to Rwizi Regional Police Headquarters, Mbarara
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