THE REPUBLIC OF

BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT

JANUARY – JUNE 2020

BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JANUARY – JUNE 2020) 1 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 THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA

BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT

JANUARY – JUNE 2020

THE INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT

Jubilee Insurance Centre, Plot 14, Parliament Avenue P.O. Box 1682 , Uganda General Lines: 0414- 255892/259738/310000/344219 | Hotlines: 0414-347387/0312-101346 Fax: 0414-344810 | Email: [email protected] | Website: www.igg.go.ug Facebook: Inspectorate of Government | Twitter: @IGGUganda YouTube: Inspectorate of Government

OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL OF GOVERNMENT

Inspector General of Government Tel: 0414-259723

Deputy Inspector General of Government Mr. George N. Bamugemereire Tel: 0414-259780 Email: [email protected]

Deputy Inspector General of Government Ms. F. Mariam Wangadya Tel: 0414-259709 Email: [email protected]

DIRECTORATES

Directorate of Finance and Administration Directorate of Ombudsman Affairs Secretary to the Inspectorate of Government Director: Mr. David Makumbi Ms. Rose N. Kafeero Tel: 0414-251380 Tel: 0414-359788/0414-236038 Email: [email protected] Fax: 0414-257590 Email: [email protected] Directorate of Special Investigations Director: Mr. Magezi Joram Manager Shared Services Tel: 0414-342116/0414-254421 Mr. Robert Bukenya Email: [email protected] Tel: 0414-257014 Email: [email protected] Directorate of Anti-Corruption Directorate of Research, Education and Director: Mr. Polly Muhairwe Advocacy Tel: 0414-251383 Director: Mr. Okiror Stephen Email: [email protected] Tel: 0414-348613 Email: [email protected] Directorate of Project Risk, Monitoring and Control Directorate of Leadership Code Director: Mr. James Penywii Director: Ms Annet Twine Tel: 0414-347388/0707771020/ Tel: 0414-251526 0776103334/0776103543 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

Directorate of Legal Affairs Director: Ms. Sarah Birungi Kalibbala Tel: 0414-342135/0414-343739 Email: [email protected] DIVISIONS

Information and Internal Inspection Division Strategic Partnerships and Public Relations Head of Division: Mr. Stephen Kasirye Division Tel: 0414-342113 Head of Division: Hajjat Munira Ali Email: [email protected] Tel: 0414-231530 Email: [email protected]

IG REGIONAL OFFICES ADDRESSES AND CONTACTS

Arua Regional Office Plot 10 Weather Head Park Lane, Regional Office P.O. Box 789, Arua Plot 29/31 Victoria Road, Tel: 0707771004/0776103467 National Water Building Email: [email protected] P.O. Box 925, Masaka Tel: 0481- 420222/0776103471/0707771015 Regional Office Email: [email protected] Plot 1A Mugurusi Road P.O. Box 157, Fort Portal Mbale Regional Office Tel: 0483-423010/1/0776103567/0707771009 Plot 20 Masaba Road Email: [email protected] P.O.Box 24, Mbale Tel: 0454-435029/35255 /0707771007/0776103494 Regional Office Email: [email protected] Plot A1Ogwok Ayaru Road Pece Division, Gulu Municipality Regional Office P.O. Box 771, Gulu Plot 17 Muti Drive Tel: 0471-432569/432568 /0776103449/0707771005 P.O. Box 1903, Mbarara Email: [email protected] Tel: 0485-421068/ 0776103214/0707771001 Fax: 0485-421720 Hoima Regional Office Email: [email protected] Plot 17 Orphanage Road P.O.Box 113, Hoima Moroto Regional Office Tel: 0465-440260/0776103320/0707771006 Plot 3 Odeke Road Fax: 0465-440262 P.O. Box 104, Moroto Email: [email protected] Tel: 0393-278373/0707771002/0776103398 Email: [email protected] Jinja Regional Office Plot 35 Nile Avenue Moyo Regional Office P.O. Box 303, Jinja Moyo S.S Road Tel: 0434-120160/ 0434-122688/0776103532/ P.O. Box 192, Moyo 0707771011 Tel: 0393-280102/0707771016/0776103355 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

Kabale Regional Office Mukono Regional Office Plot 20 Babukika Road Upper Kauga P.O. Box 981, P.O. Box 901, Mukono Tel: 0414 699713/ 0776103513/ 0707771003 Tel: 0414-692042/3 Fax: 0486-422027 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Soroti Regional Office Kampala Regional Office Plot 4, Moroto Road Plot 1645 Gyagenda Road P.O. Box 346, Soroti Ntinda, Kiwatule Tel: 0454-461784/461584/0707771018/0776103400 P.O. Box 1682, Kampala Email: [email protected] Tel: 0393-215561/2 Email: [email protected] Tororo Regional Office Plot 45 Kashmir Road Lira Regional Office Tororo Municipality Plot 8 & 10 Market Road, Adyel Division P.O. Box 5, Tororo P.O. Box 1, Lira Tel: 0454-445533/4/0707771010/0776103320 Tel: 0473-420099/0473-420090/ Email: [email protected] 0776103434/0707771000 Email: [email protected]

6 BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JANUARY – JUNE 2020) TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

Table of Contents ...... i List of Tables ...... iii List of Appendices ...... iii Abbreviations & Acronyms ...... iv Executive Summary ...... v

CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION

Overview of the Inspectorate of Government ...... … 1 Constitutional Mandate to submit performance reports to Parliament .. 1 Functions of the Inspectorate of Government ...... … 1 General Powers of the Inspectorate of Government ...... … 2 Special Powers of the Inspectorate of Government ...... … 2 Jurisdiction and Independence of the Inspectorate of Government .. … 2 Strategic Objectives of the Inspectorate of Government...... … 2 Organization Structure of the Inspectorate of Government .. … … 3 Inspectorate of Government Regional Offices .. .. … … … 5

CHAPTER TWO: IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ANTI-CORRUPTION FUNCTION

Introduction Investigations of Corruption in Central Government ...... 6 Investigations of Corruption in Local Government .. … 11 Corruption Investigation by Internal Information and Inspection Division 18 Constraints/ Challenges in Corruption Investigations ...... 19 Arrests made ...... 19 Prosecutions ...... … 19 Civil Litigation ...... 20 Asset Recovery ...... 20

CHAPTER THREE: IMPLEMENTATION OF THE OMBUDSMAN FUNCTION

Introduction ...... … 22 General Ombudsman Investigations ...... … 22 Systemic Interventions ...... … 23 Challenges in conducting Ombudsman Investigations and systemic interventions ...... … 23 Future plans ...... … 24

BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JANUARY – JUNE 2020) i CHAPTER FOUR: ENFORCEMENT OF THE LEADERSHIP CODE OF CONDUCT

Background ...... 25 Management of Declarations ...... 25 Verifications of Declarations ...... 26 Investigations into breaches of the Leadership Code .. .. … .. 26 Gifts Declared by Leaders ...... 26 Constraints in enforcing the Leadership Code of Conduct ...... 27 Future plans ...... … 27 Recommendations ...... … .. … 27

CHAPTER FIVE: PREVENTION OF CORRUPTION AND MALADMINISTRATION

Introduction ...... … 28 Research and Survey ...... 28 Implementation of Public Awareness programs and partnerships ...... 29 Transparency, Accountability and Anti-Corruption in projects .. .. 33 Media Relation and coverage ...... 38

CHAPTER SIX: CAPACITY BUILDING AND COLLABORATION Introduction ...... 40 Local Trainings ...... 40 International Trainings and Exchange Programs ...... 41

CHAPTER SEVEN: CHALLENGES, RECOMMENDATIONS AND FUTURE PLANS

Introduction Challenges and constraints ...... … .. .. … 42 General Recommendations ...... 42 Future Plans ...... … 43

ii BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JANUARY – JUNE 2020) LIST OF TABLES

Page

Table I: Coverage of IG Regional Offices 5 Table 2: Ombudsman Complaints completed January – June 2020 23 Table 3: Status of Project Implementation 35 Table 4: Number of Registered complaints January – June 2020 45 Table 5: Number of cases sanctioned for investigations January – June 2020 46 Table 6: Nature of corruption cases investigated and completed 47 Table 7: Departments/ Institutions complained against January – June 2020 48 Table 8: Complaints recieved according to Districts 49 Table 9: Arrests Effected January – June 2020 52 Table 10: Concluded cases during the period of January – June 2020 54 Table 11: Cases before Courts of First Instance as At 30th June 2020 58 Table 12: Pending Criminal Appeals as at 30th June 2020 67

LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 1: Complaints received during the period January – June 2020 45 Figure 2: Complaints received during the period January – June 2020 Comparison of the cases received during the period July – December 2019 and January – June 2020 46

Figure 3: Comparison of the cases investigated and completed during the period and July – December 2019 and January – June 2020 47

LIST OF APPENDICES Appendix A - Investigations statistics ...... 44 Appendix B- Arrests ...... 51 Appendix C- Prosecution cases ...... 53

BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JANUARY – JUNE 2020) iii ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS

ACA - Anti – Corruption Agency ACD - Anti-Corruption Division ADR - Alternative Dispute Resolutions CAA - Civil Aviation Authority CAO - Chief Administrative Officer CFO - Chief Finance Officer CIDA - Community Integrated Development Agency CIID - Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department CPC - Community procurement Committee CPMC - Community Project Management Committee 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 DHO - District Health Officer 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 Offices DSI - Directorate of Special Investigations EACC - Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission ESAMI - Eastern and Southern African Management Institute ESC - Education Service Commission EU - European Union FBI - Federal Bureau of Investigations FM - Frequency Module FY - Financial Year GHM - Grievance Handling Mechanism GIZ - Deutsche Gasellsschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (German Cooperation)

iv BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JANUARY – JUNE 2020) GOU - Government of Uganda IACs - Integrity Ambassadors Clubs 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 MoDVA - Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs 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 MUST - of Science and Technology NARO - National Agricultural Research Organization NBS - National Broadcasting Services NCDC - National Curriculum Development Centre NIRA - National Identification and Registration Authority NUSAF - Northern Uganda Social Action Fund OAG - Office of Auditor General ODPP - Office of Director of Public Prosecutions OPM - Office of the Prime Minister P&IR - Public and International Relations/IG PHC - Primary Health Care PPDA - Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets

BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JANUARY – JUNE 2020) v 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 Electrification Agency SACM - Social Accountability and Community Monitoring SEC/IG - Secretary Inspectorate of Government SPIO - Senior Principal Inspectorate Officer/IG SUGAR-TAF - Strengthening Uganda’s Anti-Corruption Response- Technical Advisory Facility STAAC - Strengthening Transparency, Accountability and Anti-Corruption TAAC - Transparency, Accountability and Anti-Corruption UGX - Ugandan Shillings UIA - Uganda Investment Authority UNATU - Uganda National Teachers’ Union UNDP - United Nations Development Program UNEB - Uganda National Examination Board UNHCR - United Nations High Commission for Refugees UNRA - Uganda National Roads Authority UPF - Uganda Police Force UPPET - Universal Post Primary Education and Training USD - United States Dollar UWA - Uganda Wildlife Authority

vi BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JANUARY – JUNE 2020) EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Inspectorate of Government (IG) During the period the IG prosecuted is required to submit to Parliament at one hundred and nine (109) cases. least once in every six months, a report Twenty-three (23) cases were concluded on the performance of its functions and as follows; fourteen (14) convictions, make recommendations for the efficient five (5) acquittals, and four (4) cases performance of public institutions. This is withdrawn. During the period prosecution led to recovery of UGX.337,980,960=. the 43rd report covering the period January – June 2020. Implementation of the Ombudsman function Summary of Achievements The IG is pursuing a strategy of engaging Investigation of Corruption cases and empowering Ministries Departments and Agencies to strengthen internal The IG created the Directorate of supervision and to set up Local Complaint Special Investigations to expeditiously Handling Mechanisms so that citizens’ investigate organized, syndicated and concerns are addressed at source. This high profile cases of corruption of a will free up time for IG to focus on matters value in excess of UGX 1 Billion shillings. which require specialized attention.

During the period a total of 566 were During the period a total of 368 corruption investigated and completed. Some complaints were concluded and the of the high profile cases involvedcomplaints involved mismanagement of Mismanagement of funds by Director public properties, employment disputes, Local Government Administration/Ag. nonpayment of (salaries, pension, gratuity Permanent Secretary, Abuse of office by and other benefits) and victimization among officials of Ministry of Works and Transport others. As a result of the Ombudsman and Ministry of Ministry of Agriculture, interventions, UGX.59,174,295= was paid Animal Industry and Fisheries, Corruption as gratuity to individual complainants at the Rural Electrification Agency, Causing by the Ministry of Education and financial loss to Government and Abuse of Sports and Uganda Police Force. office by officials of Uganda Police Force. Despite the COVID – 19 Pandemic the Enforcement of the Leadership Code of investigations recommended for recovery Conduct of UGX.1,120,942,504/= out of which UGX 618,549,714 was recovered and deposited The IG has been using the online on the IG Asset Recovery Account. Declaration System (IG-ODS) to receive declarations of income, assets and liabilities Prosecutions of specified leaders and during the period the compliance rate was 85.8% (21,456). The IG has strengthened the prosecution- led investigation strategy in order to During this period 18 investigations into the foster effective evidence gathering and breach of the Leadership Code of Conduct prosecution of cases. This is intended to were concluded that led to recovery answer the question as to why apparently of UGX.61,556,309/= and an estate of 10 straightforward cases fail in Court. The units equivalent to UGX.1,300,000,000/=. IG is also exploring plea bargain and The IG also completed 224 verifications strong sanctions against offenders with a total confirmed income of including termination of employment. UGX.74,576,221,766= and the assets verified were worth UGX.37,511,105,817=.

BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JANUARY – JUNE 2020) vii The IG received a declaration of a gift from individuals involved in graft of public of One hundred and fifty thousand resources. The staff have had specialized United States Dollars (USD 150,000) training in computer hacking and forensic and Two (2) Jeep vehicles) that was a investigation; Intelligence development and donation to support the Government’s investigations involving Crypto currency/ effort to fight Coronavirus pandemic. Virtual Assets that will enable it to effectively fight corruption related cyber-crimes. Strengthening Strategic Partnerships and Enhancing Public Awareness To effectively win the fight against corruption and maladministration the IG is devising The IG has built strategic partnerships innovative and new techniques and tactics with both local and International to match the dynamic nature of the society Partners and leverage on the strength whilst committing to ending corruption and specialty of each institution which and taking decisive action against the vice. has resulted into improved quality of our investigations and engagements. Recommendations

The IG has continued to engage The Government of Uganda should increase Development Partners like DFID, funding to the IG to be able to conduct World Bank, GIZ, DANIDA and criminal sessions in the areas where UNDP among others to support the cases originate from; this ensures faster prevent, detection and combating disposal of cases and communities directly corruption and maladministration. appreciate government efforts to combat corruption. Also more funding is needed to The IG engaged over 40 Civil Society procure modern investigation equipment, Organizations (CSOs) to empower vehicles, continuous Legal Education/ communities on social accountability. The training for all prosecutors and investigators IG trained 9,812 members of Community to keep up to date with new methods of Watershed Committees, Community investigation and prosecution of corruption. Project Management Committees and Community Procurement Committees on The Government should appoint and the importance of ensuring transparency deploy more judges to the Court of Appeal and accountability during implementation since it handles all Constitutional matters as of the sub-projects. The IG implemented the well as any other civil, criminal and election STAAC component that led to prevention appeals. Also more judicial officers should and recovery of UGX.105,919,800=. be deployed at the Anti-Corruption Division to increase efficiency and fasten disposal of The involvement of CSOs, Citizens as well cases. Corruption cases cannot be rushed as other Anti-Corruption Agencies has led and they involve a lot of documentation. to increased knowledge of citizens about accountability issues in the communities, The Directorate of Ethics and Integrity improved channels for ordinary citizens should initiate the amendment of the to raise complaints about poor Service Leadership Code Act to address the lop holes Delivery, Corruption and Mal-administration that arose from its recent amendment. in the DLGs, timely responses and actions to citizens’ concerns and access to information. All Accounting Officers for Ministries Departments Agencies and Local Capacity building, Networking and Governments should ensure that public Partnership: information and records are always updated which will enable accuracy of The staff of IG are being equipped with skills data and obtaining of credible information. and equipment to strengthen the capacity to detect, investigate and recover stolen assets

viii BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JANUARY – JUNE 2020) CHAPTER ONE

OVERVIEW OF THE INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT

1.0 Background IG to Parliament which gives a summary of the performance of the Inspectorate The Inspectorate of Government was for the period January – June 2019. established under Chapter 13 of the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda and 1.2 Functions of the Inspectorate the Inspectorate of Government Act No. 5 of Government of 2002. The Inspectorate is one of the key institutions through which the Government The functions of the Inspectorate of of Uganda fulfi ls Objective XXVI of the Government as spelt out in Article 225 of National Objectives and Directive Principles the Constitution of Uganda and Section 8(1) of State Policy enshrined in the Constitution of Uganda. These objectives are that; all of the Inspectorate of Government Act are: public offi ces shall be held in trust for the (a) To promote and foster strict adherence people, All persons placed in positions of leadership and responsibility shall in to the rule of law and principles of their work, be answerable to the people natural justice in administration; and all lawful measures shall be taken to expose, combat and eradicate corruption (b) To eliminate and foster the elimination and abuse or misuse of power by those of corruption, abuse of authority and of holding political and other public offi ces. public offi ce;

1.1 Constitutional mandate to (c) To promote fair, effi cient and good submit Performance Report governance in public offi ces; to Parliament (d) To supervise the enforcement of the The Inspectorate of Government (IG) is Leadership Code of Conduct; constitutionally and statutorily obligated to submit to Parliament a report of the (e) To investigate any act, omission, advice, performance of its functions wherein it decision or recommendation by a makes the necessary recommendations public offi cer or any other authority and contains information that Parliament may require (Article 231(1) of the to which the Article applies, taken, Constitution and Section 29(1) of the made, given or done in exercise of Inspectorate of Government Act 2002). administrative functions; and The IG therefore is required to submit to Parliament at least once in every six (f) To stimulate public awareness about months, a report on the performance of its the values of constitutionalism in functions and making recommendations general and the activities of the offi ce, which the offi ce considers necessary in particular, through any media or for the effi cient performance of public institutions. This is the 41st report of the other means it considers appropriate.

BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JANUARY – JUNE 2020) 1 1.3 General Powers of the organizations or enterprises Parliament has Inspectorate of Government prescribed under S.9 of the Inspectorate of Government Act. These include the Cabinet, The general powers of the Inspectorate Parliament, courts of law, central and local are laid down in section 12 of the governments and statutory corporations, Inspectorate of Government Act and among others. The jurisdiction of the IG has include: Authority by IG officers toalso been expanded by the Anti- corruption investigate allegations of corruption, Act 2009 to include the Private Sector. abuse of office, maladministration and breach of the leadership code of conduct. The IG is independent in the performance of its functions and shall not be subject to The Inspectorate also, has powers to enter the direction or control of any person or and inspect the premises or property of any department of Government, person authority and shall only be responsible to or of any authority; to call for, examine and Parliament. where necessary, retain any document or item in connection with the case being 1.6 Strategic Objectives of the investigated, found on the premises; and Inspectorate of Government may, in those premises, carry out any investigation for the purpose of its functions. The IG Strategy is premised on five Strategic Objectives: 1.4 Special Powers of the Inspectorate of Government (a) Reducing corruption: The IG will increase its capacity to effectively The Inspectorate of Government is granted investigate and prosecute cases of special powers under Article 230 of the corruption, implementing mechanisms Constitution and Section 14(5) of the Inspectorate of Government Act. These aimed at reducing the growing powers are powers to investigate or cause caseload; and strengthening systems investigations, arrest or cause arrest, that detect and prevent corruption. prosecute or cause prosecution in respect of cases involving corruption, abuse of authority (b) Leveraging the ombudsman role: The or of public office, maladministration and Inspectorate will strengthen its ability to breach of the leadership code of conduct. identify and resolve underlying drivers The Inspector General of Government of complaints and use systemic and (IGG) may also, during the course of his or her duties or as a consequence of his innovative approaches to identify and or her findings, make such orders and address high-risk areas in governance. give such directions as are necessary and appropriate in the circumstances. (c) Enforcing the Leadership Code of Conduct: The IG will continue in its 1.5 Jurisdiction and efforts to enforce the Leadership Code Independence of the of Conduct, which will in turn re-enforce Inspectorate of Government the Government’s priority of increased transparency and accountability. In Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution provide the Inspectorate of Government this regard, the IG launched the Online with areas of authority and guarantee Declaration System (IG-ODS) that its independence. The jurisdiction of will improve the leaders’ compliance the Inspectorate of Government covers and ensure effective and efficient officers or leaders whether employed in the verfications of information provided. public service or not, and the institutions,

2 BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JANUARY – JUNE 2020) (d) Strengthening organisational The Directorate of Finance and capacity for service delivery: The Administration (DFA) IG will build a performance driven • Responsible staff recruitment and culture with focus on achievement of welfare strategic and operational objectives. In addition, the culture of the organisation • Procurement of works, goods and will be value driven with special services emphasis on integrity, impartiality and • Facilitation of staff in performance of professionalism. their duties • Management of staff emoluments, (e) Effective collaborations with entitlements and welfare partners: The IG will invest in working • Staff performance appraisal in partnership and collaboration with key stakeholders including Parliament, • Preparation of budget and policy sister Accountability entities, MDAs, statements LGs, CSOs and the public in execution • Organize training of staff in various of its mandate to improve governance skills. and eliminate corruption. The Directorate of Special Investigations 1.7 Organization Structure (DSI) of the Inspectorate of Government • Investigates complex high profile cases of corruption. The Leadership of the Inspectorate of • Carries out arrests Government is provided for under Article 223 of the Constitution. It is comprised of; the Inspector General of Government The Directorate of Research, Education (IGG) and two Deputy Inspectors General and Advocacy (DREA) of Government (DIGGs). The Inspector General of Government and the Deputies • Advocacy and Capacity Building are appointed by the President with the • Research and Learning approval of the . The Directorate of Legal Affairs (DLA) The Secretary to the Inspectorate of Government is the Accounting Officer and • Renders Legal advice to IG is appointed by the President on the advice • Prosecutions of the Public Service Commission. • Civil litigation After Office Development Assessment • Supporting Investigations (ODA), the structure of the Inspectorate of Government was changed for strategic The Directorate of Leadership Code (DLC) implementation of its functions and • Leadership Code enforcement objectives to comprise of eight Directorates and two Divisions. The functions of each of • Investigations/ verification of these are outlined as below: declarations

BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JANUARY – JUNE 2020) 3 The Directorate of Anti-Corruption (DAC) The Division of Internal Inspection and Information (III) • Represents IG at Regional level • Carries out investigations in Local • Vetting of staff to be recruited by IG Governments and other Government Institutions. • Curtailing of possible corruption The Directorate of Ombudsman Affairs among IG staff (DOA) • Intelligence gathering and • Ombudsman Investigations Investigations • Policy & Systemic Interventions The Division of Strategic Partnership and The Directorate of Project Risk Monitoring Public Relations (SP& PR) and Control (DPRMC) • Responsible for Public and • Monitoring & Inspection of International Relations and strategic Government and Donor funded partnerships Projects • Investigations into corruption in government and donor projects

4 BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JANUARY – JUNE 2020) 1.8 Inspectorate of Government Regional Offices

Pursuant to the provisions of article 228 of the constitution, the Inspectorate has so far established sixteen (16) regional offices. The regional offices are structured to perform the functions of the inspectorate and are spread over the country as follows:

Table I: Coverage of IG Regional Offices

No. Region Regional Districts Office 1. Central Kampala Mpigi, Mityana, , Butambala, Wakiso, (7 Districts) Gomba and Kampala. Masaka Masaka, Kalangala, , , (9 Districts) Bukomansimbi, Kalungu, Lwengo, Lyantonde and Kyotera Mukono Mukono, Kayunga, Nakaseke, Luwero, Buvuma, (7 Districts) Nakasongola and Buikwe.

2. Western Fort Portal Kabarole, Bundibugyo, Ntoroko, Kamwenge, (8 Districts) Kyenjojo, , Bunyangabu and Kasese.

Hoima Hoima, Kibaale, Kiboga, Buliisa, Masindi, (8 Districts) Kagadi Kiryandongo and Kakumiro.

Mbarara Mbarara, Isingiro, Ibanda, Kiruhura, Bushenyi, (10 Districts) Rubirizi, Mitooma, Sheema, Buhweju and Ntungamo.

Kabale Kabale, Kisoro, Kanungu, , Rukiga and (6 Districts) Rukungiri.

3. Eastern Jinja Jinja, Kaliro, Bugiri, Kamuli, Iganga, Buyende, (10 Districts) Luuka, Namutumba, Mayuge and Namayingo.

Soroti Soroti, Amuria, Kaberamaido, Katakwi, ( 8 Districts) Bukedea, Ngora, Serere and Kumi.

Mbale Mbale, Bukwo, Kapchorwa, Sironko, Budaka, (9 Districts) Pallisa, Bulambuli, Kibuku and Kween.

Tororo Tororo, Busia, Butaleja, Manafwa, Namisindwa (6 Districts) and Bududa.

4. Northern Arua (5 Districts) Arua, Koboko, Zombo, Nebbi and Maracha.

Gulu (8 Districts) Gulu, Kitgum, Pader, Agago, Lamwo, Nwoya, Omoro and Amuru.

Moroto Moroto, Abim, Nakapiripirit, Amudat, Kotido, (7 Districts) Napak and Kaabong.

Lira Lira, Apac, Oyam, Dokolo, Otuke, Alebtong, (8 Districts) Kole and Amolatar.

Moyo (3 Moyo, Adjumani and Yumbe. Districts)

BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JANUARY – JUNE 2020) 5 CHAPTER TWO

THE ANTI – CORRUPTION FUNCTION 2.1 Investigation of Corruption Ministry of Local Government received complaints advances totalling to UGX. 70,656,500/= through his personal bank account as duty The mandate of the Inspectorate of allowance for 274 days in a Financial Year. Government is to promote just utilization of public resources. This is derived from The accountability for the Acting Chapter 13, Article 225 of the Constitution Permanent Secretary advances of of the Republic of Uganda 1995, which UGX.56,814,500= was prepared by his driver empowers the offi ce to investigatebut without any activity reports attached. any act, omission, advice, decision or The Acting Permanent Secretary was paid recommendation by a public offi cer or any excess night allowance of 124 days (274-150) other authority to which the article applies, in contravention of Section E- b (5) of The taken, made, given or done in exercise of Public Service standing orders – 2010 which administrative functions. The Directorate limits such allowances to a maximum of 150 of Special Investigations within the days in one Financial Year. Therefore, the Inspectorate of Government is specifi cally excess payment (124 x 150,000/=) totalling to mandated with investigating complex UGX.18,600,000/= paid as night allowances high profi le syndicated cases of corruption. should be recovered from the offi cer. For the period under review, the Directorate The Acting Permanent Secretary concluded 06 high profi le cases and other requested to be allowed to refund a total 12 low profi le corruption cases. Below is a of UGX.30,084,000= which was among the brief on the high profi le cases completed: funds queried in the report of the Auditor 2.1.1 Alleged corruption and General on the fi nancial statements of the Ministry of Local Government mismanagement of funds by for the year ended 30th June, 2015. Director Local Government Administration/Ag. Permanent It was recommended that the Director Secretary, in FY 2014/2015. Local Government Administration refunds a total of UGX.18,600,000/= to the IG Assets The Inspectorate of Government Recovery Account in Bank of Uganda. investigated a complaint of corruption and mismanagement of public funds by offi cials 2.1.2 Alleged abuse of offi ce by offi cials of of the Ministry of Local Government during Ministry of Works and Transport and the FY 2014/2015. The Acting Permanent Ministry of Ministry of Agriculture, Secretary in the Ministry of Local Government Animal Industry and Fisheries. (MoLG) was one of the offi cials who received funds through personal Bank Account. The Inspectorate of Government The funds were meant to carry out various investigated issues arising from the offi cial activities during the FY 2014/2015. resolution of Parliament on Public Accounts Committee Central Government report on Investigations carried out established that: Auditor General’s report for the fi nancial year 2015/2016 in which the following were raised; Then Acting Permanent Secretary in the

6 BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JANUARY – JUNE 2020) That UGX 322,200,000= was transferred MAAIF and the matter was concluded. from the Office of the President to the Ministry of Works and Transport (MoWT) The land for Bukalasa Agricultural for the procurement of Papal Cars for the College was acquired by the Uganda Pope’s visit in November 2015. However, by Protectorate Government and vested in the the time of Audit of the Ministry’s Accounts Governor under two certificates of title: At for F/Y 2015/2016, there was no evidence Independence, the land comprised in FRV to show that the cars were purchased. 33 Folio 2 and FRV 38 Folio 4 was vested to the Uganda Land Commission (ULC) under That Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry Public Ordinance 1962. In July 2006 Luwero & Fisheries (MAAIF) contracted a local District Local Government (DLG) requested firm to construct Atar and Wangkwoko ULC to process freehold titles for 5 plots of Valley Dams in Apac and Kitgum Districts land in Block 146 Bulemezi. Luwero DLG respectively. However, after completion of was subsequently issued certificates of the works, the Ministry inexplicably failed to freehold title for parcels of land on Plot 358, complete payments resulting in a nugatory Plot 366 and Plot 368. However, the five expenditure of UGX 1,965,330,275 paid as new certificates of titles were erroneously accumulated interest on unpaid balance. created on parcel of land belonging to Bukalasa Agricultural College without That in October 2006, land measuring 33.52 making reference to the original freehold Hectares belonging to Bukalasa Agricultural titles. The Department of Land Registration College was irregularly transferred to recognized the error in 2017 and attempted Luwero District Local Government. to cancel the certificates of title but never concluded the process of cancellation. In Investigations carried out established that: May 2019, the PS MAAIF requested ULC to issue a new certificate of title in the name The Office of the President entered into of Bukalasa Agricultural College. However, MOU with Ministry of Works and Transport this had not yet been done by the time of for purchase of two vehicles for use by completing this investigations in March 2020. His Holiness the Pope during his visit to Uganda in November 2015 and provided In light of the findings above, the UGX. 322,200,000 for executing the MOU. Chairperson Uganda land Commission MOWT purchase a black new Kia Soul 5 door was asked to do the following: Hatchback UG2519C and a new Mitsubishi Pick Up UG2520C. The two vehicles were • Liaise with the Commissioner Land handed over to the President’s Office for use Registration to invoke powers and by MOWT after the Pope’s visit. They were procedures under Section 91(1), (2) and found parked at the Office of the President (8) of the Land Act Cap. 227 to cancel parking yard at the time of this investigation. the erroneously issued certificates of freehold title for Bulemezi Block 146 On 30th June 2008, MAAIF, signed a Plot 358 (FRV 436 Folio 2), Plots 359- Contract with M/s DOTT Services Ltd for 365 (FRV 439 Folio 9), Plot 366 (FRV 439 rehabilitation of Atar dam in Folio 10), Plot 367 (FRV 439 Folio 16) and and Wangkwoko dam in Plot 368 (FRV 439 Folio 8). at a contract sum of USD 2,772,352.75 VAT Exclusive. The contract document • The Accounting Officer of MAAIF provided payment of interest on delayed confirms whether or not the Ministry payments of certified works. However, due objects to subdivision of the Bukalasa to financial constraint, MAAIF was unable Agricultural College land for purposes to meet payment obligations on certified of availing land to DLG and works within the stipulated 56 days and MLHUD for establishment of Ministerial the delays accrued interest charge of Zonal Office and thereafter submit the UGX. 2,717,892,580 which was paid by response for consideration by ULC.

BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JANUARY – JUNE 2020) 7 • Submit for consideration by ULC the repaired or replaced by the contractor, as request by the PS MAAIF to process a a result, REA cashed in on the retention new title for the Bukalasa Agricultural guarantee due to the contractor’s failure College land that clearly indicates that to remedy the defects on the Masindi- the College has interest on the land. Waki- Buliisa power line. Some poles rotten, broken or burnt due to poor 2.1.3 Alleged massive corruption at the seasoning methods for drying and treating Rural Electrification Agency poles were repaired and/ or replaced by either REA or the concessionaire. The Inspectorate of Government investigated a complaint of massive More than 10 transformers that failed after corruption at REA with regard to the design, commissioning were either repaired or supply and construction/ installation of replaced by the contractors during the electricity power lines in various regions DLP for the Kabale- Kisoro and Masindi- of the Country. That as a result, twenty Waki- Buliisa power lines. The power lines of nine (29) power lines failed and/ or had Ibanda- Kabujogera- Kamwenge and Ibanda faulty equipment causing power outages. – Kazo- Rushere experienced transformer failures after expiry of the DLP due to oil The Inspectorate of Government sampled leakage, lightening, load imbalance, poor and selected six (6) power lines that maintenance among others. The faulty allegedly had the highest number of failures transformers were repaired and/ or and/ or faulty equipment for investigation replaced by REA or the concessionaires. and they include; Kitgum- Palabek and Lira- Apala- Aloi, Kitgum- Padibe- Lokung, On both the Kabale- Kisoro and Masindi- Ibanda- Kabujogera- Kamwenge, Ibanda- Waki- Buliisa power lines, the auto- reclosers Kazo- Rushere, Kabale- Kisoro and Masindi that were installed and failed shortly – Waki- Buliisa power line procurement. after commissioning were rectified. REA replaced the auto recloser batteries in the The investigations carried out revealed that Kabale- Kisoro and Masindi- Waki- Buliisa. REA contracted the following Companies For the Kitgum – Padibe- Lokung power to construct the above listed power lines: line, UGX. 48,717,308 was paid for a metering A consortium of M/s LTL Projects Ltd, M/s unit that was not installed on the line. Muringa Holdings Ltd and M/s Power and City contractors, M/s Spencon Services Ltd, The Load and Air Break Switches installed M/s Meridian sales and services Ltd, M/s A2Z on all the sampled lines were faulty. For Maintenance and Engineering Ltd, and M/s Ibanda- Kazo- Rushere Power line, 11 out KEC International. REA contracted three of the 16 Air Break Switches (ABS) were consultants to supervise the execution of faulty and Kabale- Kisoro power line 6 out the works on the above selected power lines. of the 10 switches were faulty. The Kitgum- Palabek and Lira- Apala- Aloi power line REA handed over the power lines to had no functional switches. Only one ABS the Agency contracted to operate and was installed and it broke down in 2014 manage the lines. The concessionaires and was burnt by wildfire in 2017. Further together with REA are responsible only 2 faulty Load Break Switches were for repairing and/ or replacing any found. Poor maintenance and lack of faulty equipment on the power lines. professional skills in operation of switches were cited as some of the reasons that All the defective poles were replaced by the could lead to malfunctioning switches. different contractors during the Defects Liability Period. Also poor quality pole caps Although UGX.11,016,945= was paid for were installed along the Masindi – Waki 3 LBS’ on the Kitgum- Palabek and Buliisa Power line thus exposing poles Lira- Apala- Aloi power line, only 2 were to hazardous conditions. These were not installed. Also UGX.5,170,000= was paid

8 BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JANUARY – JUNE 2020) for an LBS that was not installed on the to payment of UGX 5,170,000/=, Failure Ibanda- Kabujogera- Kamwenge power to enforce the inspection and testing line. Accordingly the Project Consultant of wooden poles, Load Break Switch and Project Engineer irregularly and Air-Break Switch and sanctioning certified and validated the payments. the payment of UGX 48,717,308/= for a metering unit that was not supplied; Insulators installed on the Kabale- Kisoro and Masindi- Waki- Buliisa power lines Instruct Engineer to refund a total of were flashing over and burning causing UGX 48,717,308/=, being the value of the frequent outages. This was because the metering unit and Load Break Switch insulators installed were too close to which he sanctioned for payment but the poles and touched the earth wire were not supplied/installed along the for the Kabale- Kisoro power line. 3700 Kitgum – Padibe – Lokung and Kitgum- post insulators were replaced on the Palabek and Lira- Apala- Aloi Power Masindi- Waki- Buliisa power line due Lines. The money should be deposited to to poor equipment and workmanship. the Inspectorate of Government Assets Recovery Account in Bank of Uganda No surge arresters were installed on the 14 terminal structures on the Ibanda- Submit the following contractors to Kazo- Rushere power line and some PPDA for institution of suspension/ surge arresters were missing or not blacklisting proceedings: functioning on the Ibanda- Kabujogera- Kamwenge power line. For the Kabale- M/S KEC International Ltd and M/s Power Kisoro power line, the faulty surge arresters Networks Ltd for non-performance of their were repaired and/or replaced by the respective contracts during the construction contractor before expiry of the DLP. of the Masindi- Waki-Buliisa Power line;

The construction of the Masindi – Waki- M/S Multi Konsults Ltd for changing the Buliisa power line, the Project Engineer poles supplier without permission from and the Manager Project Development REA; Certifying the payment of UGX and Management Eng. irregularly 11,016,945/= for an LBS that was not supplied authorized change for the supplier of the and installed, failure to do due diligence transformers under unclear circumstance. resulting into payment of UGX 5,170,000/= for a Load Break Switch which was not It was recommended that the installed; failure to ensure equipment were Executive Director REA should; tested during the and failure to exercise care and due diligence which resulted into the Submit the Deputy Executive Director of construction of power line without surge REA then Manager Project Development arrestors being installed at the 14 terminal and Management to the REA Board for structures. disciplinary action for failure to supervise the construction of works, enforce the Instruct Multi-Konsults Ltd, the Project inspection and factory tests on wooden Manager/Consultant, to refund a total of poles, air break switches, Load break UGX. 11,016,945/=, being irregular payment switches and transformers and irregular for a Load Break Switch (LBS) that was not change of the supplier of the transformers. supplied. The money should be deposited onto the Inspectorate of Government Assets Institute disciplinary proceedings against Recovery Account. the Engineer before the REA board for; erecting poles on the Network without Instruct M/s Meridian Sales and Services subjecting them to Factory Acceptance Ltd to refund UGX 5,170,000/= which was Tests; failure to independently validate erroneously paid to it for a second Load certificates issued for works done leading Break Switch that was not installed along

BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JANUARY – JUNE 2020) 9 the Ibanda – Kabujogera –Kamwenge The Bell 206 Long Ranger Helicopter was power line. The money should be deposited overhauled, repaired and restored at a total to the Inspectorate of Government Assets cost of US$ 1,778,797.92 out of which US$ Recovery Account in Bank of Uganda. 1,134,037.39 was paid, leaving a balance of US$ 644,760.53. According to M/s Yamasec Ensure that all defects after commissioning Ltd, the above amount was as a result and/ or during DLP are rectified by the of extra parts installed in the Helicopter. contractor. Further that concessionaires/ The sampled amount for a similar new operators that take up management and Helicopter was found to be between US$ operation of power lines during DLP should 11,453,323 and US$ 11,794,836 depending document all defects/snags identified and on its customization. It was therefore not notify REA for the defects to be rectified true as alleged that UPF inflated the cost of before expiry of the DLP and release of the repair of the Helicopter to an amount that retention money; could cost a new one.

Ensure that contractors purchase poles The Project Manager authorized Bank from accredited pole treatment plants, with of Uganda to pay M/s Yamasec Ltd US$ warranty of at least 20 years. Alternatively, 992,400 which was the total contract the use of concrete power poles should be amount, inclusive of US$ 209,400 meant for explored for future projects; training that had not taken place contrary to the provisions of the contract agreement Ensure that punitive measures are taken which also required test flights, commis- against pole suppliers whose poles rot with- sioning and hand over to UPF to have been in the first ten years of supply; and against carried out before final payment was made. contractors that provide and/ or use defec- This was however finally done on 31st May tive/ substandard equipment; 2018 when the Helicopter was handed over Ensure that Uganda Electricity Distribution and commissioned by the Deputy IGP in a Company Limited (UEDCL), Upgrades serviceable condition. the transformer capacities to match the growing exponential demand for power to UPF Authorities submitted two names of avoid transformer overloads and frequent pilots to be trained by M/s Yamasec Ltd. power outages and performs routine However, by the time of completion of the checks of the power line and replace defective equipment detected as per their investigations in January 2020, M/s Yamasec concession agreement with REA so as to Ltd had advised that they needed persons maintain power supply on the power line to who were already trained as Pilots and only consumers. required to undergo type rating training. 2.1.4 Alleged mismanagement, causing The Engineers were yet to complete their financial loss to government and training course at the East African Civil abuse of office by officials of Uganda Aviation Academy, Soroti, before being Police Force. forwarded to M/s Yamasec Ltd for Helicopter The Inspectorate of Government training. investigated the allegations that the It was recommended that; Uganda Police Force (UPF) inflated the cost of repair and overhaul of the Bell 206L UPF Authorities should ensure that, they Police Helicopter to UGX 20 Billion, yet a submit the required Police Officers to M/s similar new Helicopter costs less than for the said repair. Yamasec Ltd for training, failure of which the US$ 209,400 paid to the company Investigations carried out established that: should be claimed and deposited on

10 BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JANUARY – JUNE 2020) the Inspectorate of Government Assets investigated the allegation that Manafwa Recovery Account No. 003030088000007 District officials connived with Duckhill in the Bank of Uganda. Business Consult International Ltd, a UPF Authorities should ensure that the extra Microfinance Institution to pay fictitious parts fixed on the Bell 206 Long Ranger loans totaling to UGX.801,984,925/= from Helicopter by M/s Yamasec are verified by the District employees between February a team of competent officers, before the 2017 and February 2018. payment of US$ 644,760.53 is effected. Investigations established as follows;

2.2 Corruption Investigations in i. entered into a Local Governments Memorandum of Understanding with M/s Duckhill Business Consult The mandate of investigations in Local International Ltd to avail salary loans Governments is implemented by the to the District staff. The District payroll Directorate of Anti- Corruption and is obtained from the Integrated Personnel derived from the following IG strategic and Payroll System (IPPS) revealed that objectives: the District made deductions from the salaries of 38 employees who had i) Improve efficiency and effectiveness in obtained loans. A total of UGX.23,346,050= preventing, detecting and eliminating was supposed to have been remitted to corruption. Duckhill Business Consult International ii) Leverage the ombudsman role to Ltd as loan repayments from all the staff embed adherence to the rule of Law for the period February 2017 to 2018. and principles of natural justice in administration. ii. A bank Inspection of the Duckhill Business Consult International Ltd In line with the above objectives, the revealed that Manafwa Directorate is responsible for investigating District irregularly transferred a total of corruption cases in local Governments; UGX.801,984,925/= to this firm through investigating or resolving ombudsman 14 EFT Orders between 10th February cases in local Governments; and following 2017 and 2nd March 2018. up implementation of IG recommendations in local Governments. iii. In June 2019, the Accountant General provided a list of transactions made by During the period a total of 368 corruption Manafwa District to Duckhill Business complaints were concluded. Corruption Consult International Ltd totaling investigations in the Local Government led to UGX.801,984,925/= with invoices to prosecution of 8 persons, administrative generated by the Chief Finance Officer actions on 61 officials and recommendations and approved by the Accounting for recovery of UGX.1,120,942,504/= Officer. The former Accounting officers approved the irregular payments to Below is the summary of some of the cases Duckhill Business Consult International concluded; Ltd and alleged they were misled by the Human Resource Officers and Chief 2.2.1 Alleged diversion of public funds Finance Officer. The Managing Director, Duckhill Business Consult International and connivance with Duckhill Ltd did not provide justification for Business Consult International Ltd the high loan remittances the firm by Manafwa District Officials received from Manafwa and the actual remittances they expected from the The Inspectorate of Government district.

BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JANUARY – JUNE 2020) 11 iv. The Managing Director, Duckhill on the activities of the Procurement and Business Consult International Ltd Disposal Unit of for confirmed to the CAO Manafwa on the Financial Year 2016/2017. The PPDA transferring to the District the sum of recommended the IG to investigate the UGX.801,984,925=. Ugx.549,984,925= following: was paid Manafwa District General Account while UGX.252,000,000= was • Irregular variations made in the transferred to Manafwa District Treasury completion of Maternity Ward at Sub Account held n Bank of Uganda. Karweny Health Centre II. • Irregular drilling and installation of In view of the above the IG directed bore holes with a view of recovering the CAO Manafwa to transfer a total of additional costs incurred without the UGX.778,638,875= to the Inspectorate of approval of the Contracts Committee Government Assets Recovery Account in and Accounting Officer. Bank of Uganda being funds irregularly paid to Duckhill Business Consult International Investigations conducted revealed the Ltd as loan remittances and which the firm following: had since refunded to the Manafwa District i) The revised annual estimates for Treasury Sub Account and Manafwa District Kyegegwa District Local Government for Revenue Collection Account. the Financial Year 2016/2017 indicated The funds are to be remitted as follows; that the completion of maternity ward at Karweny Health Centre II was to cost • UGX.549,984,925= be remitted from UGX 64,011,180. The annual work plan for the Manafwa District General Fund Kyegegwa District indicated the works Account. were to cost UGX 62,678,511. • UGX.252,000,000= be remitted from ii) The District Contracts Committee the Manafwa District Treasury Sub awarded the contract for the Account held in Bank of Uganda. completion of the maternity ward at • The balance of UGX.23,346,050= be Karweny HC II to M/s Skymax Services remitted to Duckhill Business Consult Ltd at UGX 63,185,903 and was cleared International Ltd as genuine amount by the Solicitor General, and a contract the firm should have received in loan agreement signed. repayments. iii) The works were executed in line with The Permanent Secretary/ Secretary Bills of Quantities and on the basis of to the Treasury confirmed receipt of interim payment certificates issued UGX.801,984,925= being transfer by and approved by the appropriate Duckhill Business Consult International Ltd stakeholders. The contractor was paid to Manafwa Revenue Collection Account in UGX 59,741,608 for three certificates and Bank of Uganda. He noted that balances UGX 3,144,295 was retention to be paid on this account is swept daily to the at the end of the defects liability period. consolidated Fund Account. iv) Kyegegwa District Contracts Committee 2.2.2 Alleged irregular variations in the meeting awarded the contract for costs of Government projects in drilling and installation of boreholes Kyegegwa District local government under lot 2 to M/s Multec Consults Ltd at UGX.114,887,278. The works were The Inspectorate of Government executed and payments effected investigated issues arising from the in line with the interim certificates. Public Procurement and Disposal of The payment voucher indicated that Public Assets Authority (PPDA) report UGX.103,398,550 was paid. UGX.11,488,727

12 BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JANUARY – JUNE 2020) was the 10% retention to be paid after 2.2.4 Alleged existence of ghost youth expiry of defect liability period. groups under the Youth Livelihood Program in v) The inspection report indicated that the total value of works executed The Inspectorate of Government amounted to UGX.121,982,412 indicating investigated allegations of existence of a variation of UGX.7,095,134. The Water ghost youth groups under the Youth Officer indicated in the report that Livelihood Program (YLP) in Bundibugyo the variations would be paid in the Town Council, Bundibugyo District. It was subsequent Financial Year of 2017/2018. specifically alleged that the ghost groups were created by Bundibugyo District vi) The Chairperson and District Contracts officials to enable them irregularly access Committee District Water OfficerYLP funds. confirmed that the variation of UGX.7,095,134 was neither approved Investigations conducted established as by the District Contracts Committee follows: nor the Accounting Officer and the variation paid to the contractor. The (i) The YLP disbursement schedules for Chief Finance Officer, Kyegegwa District May & August 2016 indicated a total of also confirmed that UGX 7,095,134 as a ten youth groups from Bundibugyo variation was not paid to M/s Multec Town Council were to receive YLP Consults Ltd. funding totaling to UGX 51,600,000. These groups were Kakindo, Hamutiti, In view of these findings, the CAO Bundikphada, Kibale, Kabale, Bimara, Kyegegwa was directed to submit the Musandara, Bumadu Central, Kaindole District Water Officer to the District Service and Nambawani Youth Groups. Commission for appropriate disciplinary (ii) Kakindo, Hamutiti, Bundikphada, action for issuing a certificate of works with Kibale, and Kabale Youth Groups an unauthorized variation of UGX.7,095,134 received the YLP funds in their bank to the contractor (M/s Multec Consults Ltd) accounts on 24th June 2016 while for drilling of boreholes in the district under Bimara, Musandara, Bumadu Central, lot two, much as it was not paid this money. Kaindole and Nambawani Youth Groups received the funds on 15th 2.2.3 Alleged earning of irregular salaries September 2016. by Grade V teachers of Nyakasura School, (iii) The groups consisted of 10 - 15 members and the LCI Chairpersons all confirmed The IG investigated and directed that the existence of the various YLP a teacher to refund UGX 5,380,735 to groups and members. The Community the Inspectorate of Government Assets Development Officer, Bundibugyo Recovery Account in Bank of Uganda since Town Council confirmed that the ten he had irregularly earned this money over Youth Groups existed in Bundibugyo and above the legitimate salary with effect Town Council and all received YLP from FY 2012/13 till when he was appointed funding in 2016. a Graduate teacher. In a letter dated 25th February 2020, the teacher indicated that (iv) It was confirmed that nine of the groups initially refunded some money he had so far refunded UGX 4,000,000. His request to be allowed to refund the balance but later defaulted on completing the of UGX 1,380,735 in a lump sum by the end payments. Kabale Youth Group had not of August 2020 was accepted. refunded any money and the matter was reported to police. The recovery status report showed that out of the

BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JANUARY – JUNE 2020) 13 UGX.51,600,000= that was disbursed Arising from the findings it was recom- to the ten groups, UGX.8,063,000 had mended that the Head Sustain Project at been recovered and a balance of UGX Soroti Regional Referral Hospital refunds 43,537,000 unrecovered. UGX.31,609,276/= to the Inspectorate of Gov- ernment Assets Recovery Account in Bank In view of these findings the Town Clerk of Uganda which she irregularly earned Bundibugyo Town Council Bundibugyo from Local Government. District was directed to ensure the defaulting Youth Groups refund UGX.43,537,000= that 2.2.6 Alleged irregular formation of was advanced to them under the Youth NUSAF II sub project by the LCV Vice Livelihood Program. Chairperson of Kitgum District Local Government 2.2.5 Alleged holding of two positions by Medical Officer and The Inspectorate of Government mismanagement of sustain project investigated an allegation that the LCV in Soroti Regional Referral Hospital. Vice Chairperson of Kitgum District and the Community Development Officer (CDO) The Inspectorate of Government of Omiya-Anyima Sub County created a investigated the allegation that a Medical ghost NUSAF II sub-project allegedly for Officer in Soroti was holding two positions construction of a Health Centre III Staff in Government as Medical Officer heading House. That the NUSAF II Sub-projects that Sustain Project in Soroti Regional Referral were rightfully generated by the community Hospital and a Medical Officer at Amuria and the Extended Participatory Rural Health Centre IV. Appraisal (EPRA) facilitators and approved were not implemented at the expense of Investigations revealed that: ghost Sub project. i) The District Service Commission Amuria Investigations established that: appointed a Medical Officer and was posted to Kapelebyong Health Centre i. The Ag Community Development IV in Kapelebyong Sub County.The Officer /NUSAF II Focal Person of Chief Administrative Officer Amuria Omiya-Anyima, without authority of District Local Government noted that Kitgum District NUSAF II Desk Officer, the Medical Officer resigned from her irregularly and fraudulently acted as position. an EPRA Facilitator and generated the “Omiya-Anyima Health Centre III staff ii) The Medical Officer confirmed being House Construction sub-project 2”. All employed with Amuria District Local projects were supposed to be generated Government and at the same time with by the community with the help of URC- Sustain Project which is a breach the EPRA facilitator. Investigations did of policy to both parties. The Medical not find evidence to link the District Officer committed to refund all the Vice Chairperson to the creation of the money paid to her by Amuria District project. Local Government. ii. The genuine Sub-project was “Omiya- iii) The Bank Statements of her account Anyima Health Centre III staff house in Centenary Bank indicated that she Construction sub-project (1)” code was being paid salary by both Soroti A0410904006 which was generated Regional Referral Hospital and Amuria by the community of Omiya-Anyima District Local Government. The total Central village with the technical salary credited into the Account by assistance then EPRA facilitator. This Amuria District Local Government project was funded, implemented and amounted to UGX.31,609,276/=. completed.

14 BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JANUARY – JUNE 2020) iii. The Sub-project named “Omiya-Anyima junior Officer for appointment as Deputy Health Centre III staff house construction Bursar yet she lacked the requisite sub project (2)” was not generated by experience for the position. the community but was generated on the basis of false reports, minutes and Investigations established as follows: attendance Lists. This project was also (i) Gulu University advertised the positions submitted to the Office of the Prime of University Secretary, University Bursar, Minister for funding but it was eventually Deputy University Bursar and Deputy not funded after intervention from the Academic Registrar on 5th November IG. Therefore, there was no financial loss 2018. Seven applicants were short-listed to the Government. for the position of University Bursar In view of the above findings, the CAO was while eight were short-listed for Deputy directed to submit the Parish Chief of Pawidi University Bursar. Parish, Lagoro Sub County to the District (ii) The minutes of the Special Service Commission for disciplinary action, Appointments Board meeting indicated with a view to dismissal from Service for his the scores of the various candidates. The fraudulent role in the formation of a “ghost” Appointments Board recommended NUSAF II sub project called “Omiya-Anyima due diligence be conducted on the best Health Centre III staff house construction three candidates and report indicated sub project (2)”. that One Mungyereza was retired in public interest in , 2.2.7 Alleged irregular appointment of while one Oweka had previously been the University Bursar and Deputy interdicted. The Board recommended University Bursar by Gulu University Mr. Simon Peter Sagal who had the authorities second highest score as the most suitable candidate for the post of The Inspectorate of Government University Bursar. The report also investigated a complaint in which it was revealed that the best candidate had alleged that the University Council had previously been implicated in financial irregularly appointed the University Bursar mismanagement of SACCO funds while and Deputy University Bursar. The following working at St. Mary’s Hospital Lacor. specific allegations were raised: The Board recommended the second (a) Gulu University Appointments Board highest score as the most suitable conducted interviews for the position candidate for the post of University of University Bursar on 30th January Deputy Bursar. 2019. The current Chief Finance Officer, (iii) The recommendations of the emerged as the best University Appointments Board were candidate and was recommended considered by Gulu University Council for appointment. However, the new and it observed that due diligence Chairperson of the Board irregularly was not exhaustively conducted recommended the second best for and recommended the process be appointment as University Bursar. That repeated. Due Diligence exercise was the new Chairman claimed that the still ongoing and no Appointment current CFO was incompetent for the Letters had been issued in respect of position because he had previously these two positions. been interdicted while serving at Amuru District, although he was later cleared (iv) The position of Deputy University and reinstated in office. Bursar required applicants to have a minimum of six years working (b) Gulu University Appointments Board experience in a financial management irregularly recommended a

BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JANUARY – JUNE 2020) 15 position, including three years at a District. She requested to resign from Senior level in a reputable University the Public Service to contest for the or similar Educational Institution. One position of Female Councillor of Pajule/ Regina joined the public service in Lapul Sub County. The CAO instructed 1997 as Treasurer Assistant, Grade II the In-charge salaries to stop payment in . In April 2011, she of salary to her. However, he in charge joined Gulu University as an Accounts salaries did not implement CAO’s Assistant and in September 2018 instructions and maintained the name she became Acting College Bursar, on the Government payroll of Pajule Gulu University Constituent College, Primary School for a period of seven Moroto. She did not have the required months while she was not teaching. experience at a senior level. ii) During that period, UGX 2,614,186/= was irregularly paid to her as salary. The CAO, (v) The new Chairperson Gulu University at the time, did not submit Appointments Board acknowledged her request for resignation to the District that the Appointments Board Service Commission for consideration erroneously shortlisted Regina for the and did not ensure that her name was position of Deputy University Bursar. deleted from the District payroll. Under He stated that he intended to raise this unclear circumstances, she reported for matter with the Committee carrying duty in February 2011 and by the time out the due diligence to review the the investigation report was compiled, entire recruitment process and appoint she was teaching at Pajule Primary the most suitable candidate for the School. position. iii) Ms Paska Adong Onekalit was appointed a Grade III Teacher in Pader In view of the above findings the CAO was District and posted to Opolacen Primary recommended to direct Gulu University School in September 2003. Ms Paska Appointments Board to disqualify Adong Onekalit requested to resign her Ms. Regina Dramundu Ayet from the Teaching job in June 2010 in order to join recruitment process for the position of elective politics. In a similar scenario, her Deputy Bursar, Gulu University, since she name remained on the Government lacks the requisite working experience. payroll of Opolacen Primary School for nine months and received UGX 2.2.8 Alleged irregular payment of salaries 2,736,990/= when she was not teaching. to former employees of Pader Her request for resignation was never District Local Government submitted to DSC by the then CAO. The Inspectorate of Government Under unclear circumstances she also investigated an allegation that the reported for duty after unsuccessful District Authorities in Pader District Local elective bid in February 2011 and is Government maintained three Primary teaching at Opolacen Primary School. School Teachers of Pajule, Opolacen and iv) Ms Polline Acayo Otika was appointed Porogali Primary Schools on the payroll to the Teaching Service of Kitgum despite the fact that they resigned their District Local Government and posted jobs to join elective politics to Porogali Primary School which later Investigations carried out revealed the formed part of Pader District when it following: was created out of Kitgum District. Ms Polline Acayo Otika requested to resign i) One Grace Oyella Apiyo was appointed her teaching position in order to join as a Senior Education Assistant of the elective politics in June 2010. However, District Service Commission of Pader she received UGX 1,959,902/= for the

16 BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JANUARY – JUNE 2020) period she was not teaching. Like the were forged and were disowned by the other Two Teachers, she returned to alleged Vender. work after failing in the elections. • GAPCO and TOTAL Fuel receipts worth The three teachers were directed to UGX 640,000/= were also forged, carbon refund the money irregularly received to copies of the said receipts could not be the Inspectorate of Government Assets traced from the records of both stations. Recovery Account at Bank of Uganda. The failure by the Authorities of Pader The Internal Auditor accepted to refund all District to formalise the resignation of the the UGX 5,715,000/= arising from the forged three teachers and to ensure the removal accountabilities. The CAO was directed of the Teacher’s names from the payroll to recover UGX 5,715,000/= from the then caused Government a financial loss of UGX Internal Auditor and thereafter initiate 7,311,078/=. disciplinary action against him for forgery.

In view of the above findings, PS Ministry of 2.2.10 Recovery of Ugx 5,320,400/= Local Government should take disciplinary irregularly paid for works not done action against the then Chief Administrative by the Station Engineer UNRA, Gulu Officer Pader District for failure to carry out his duties diligently which resulted The Inspectorate of Government in a financial loss of UGX 7,311,078/= to investigated an allegation that whereas Government of Uganda. work had not been done the Station Engineer Uganda National Roads Authority 2.2.9 Report on investigations into alleged (UNRA), Gulu Station irregularly paid a total abuse of office by the District of UGX 5,357,838/= that deposited in a Bank Internal Auditor, Account held in , Local Government Gulu Branch.

The Inspectorate of Government Investigations conducted established that: investigated an allegation that the then District Internal Auditor of Lamwo 1. The former Station Engineer of UNRA in District Local Government was irregularly Gulu, approved and signed a contract for 3 occupying office. It was further alleged the supply of 48m of “Marrum” Stone that he had received sponsorship from for filling up the swampy section at Km the Ministry of Finance, Planning and 46+300 on Aber-Aromo-Awere Road at Economic Development to attend training a sum of UGX 1,800,000/=. but also received funds for the same course 2. The Engineer also approved and under the District Capacity Building Grant. authorized payment of UGX 1,692,000/= Further, he is alleged to have also submitted vide Cheque No. 000667 for marrum that forged accountability documents for funds had not been supplied for the purported advanced to him between May – July 2011 works. Furthermore, approved payment to perform activities under his Department. of UGX 3,628,400/= vide Cheque No. th Investigations carried out established that: 000666 on 9 May 2014 although the said works had not been undertaken for • The then Internal Auditor was no longer drainage work services (cleaning fully an employee of Lamwo District Local silted drain) on Loro-Minakulu Road. Government and there was no evidence to show that he had received funds The Engineer caused financial loss of UGX from the District to attend training. 5,320,400/= to the Government of Uganda However, all accountability receipts for by authorizing payments for works not UGX 610,000/= purportedly paid to M/s executed. In view of the above findings, Chankura Enterprises for stationery the former Station Engineer was ordered

BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JANUARY – JUNE 2020) 17 to refund UGX 5,320,400/= irregularly continued receiving monthly salary paid. The money should be deposited to from September 2012 to February the Inspectorate of Government Assets 2015 amounting to net salary of UGX Recovery Account No. 003030088000007 7,785,995/=. held in Bank of Uganda.. In view of the above findings, the Assistant Procurement Officer was directed to refund 2.2.11 Alleged irregular transfer from the UGX 7,785,995/= irregularly received as salary Kitgum District Procurement and from Government between September Disposal Unit to Kitgum Government Hospital by the Chief Administrative 2012 and February 2015. Officer, Kitgum district. 2.3 Investigation by the The Inspectorate of Government Information and Internal investigated an allegation in which the Assistant Procurement Officer, he was Inspection Division. maliciously transferred by the Chief The Information and Internal Inspection Administrative Officer (CAO) of Kitgum Division’s mandate falls under the strategic District Local Government (DLG) from the objective 4 “To Strengthen internal capacity Kitgum District Procurement and Disposal to build an Ethical & Performance Driven Unit (PDU) to Kitgum Government Hospital. Culture” The Division was established It also alleged that whereas the interdiction with the main role of detecting and had been lifted, the District continued to curtailing corruption amongst staff of the pay the APO half salary instead of your full Inspectorate of Government. The Division is salary. also responsible for gathering intelligence information on corruption cases in Investigations revealed that: Government. (i) Kitgum District Service Commission (DSC) offered the Assistant 2.3.1 Summary of initiatives undertaken Procurement Officer appointment during the reporting period on probation in the service of Kitgum District, as an Assistant Procurement i. Collaborated with security agencies in Officer, and was posted to the PDU of tracking and tracing suspects on the Kitgum DLG. run. ii. Facilitated the cleanup exercise of (ii) In 2011 he was interdicted from service pensioners’ payroll in the Ministry of on disciplinary grounds for irregularities Public Service. in the procurement process. The APO had earlier on been arrested and 2.3.2 Key accomplishments during the detained at Kitgum Central Police Station for the same reasons. reporting period. i. Vetted Justices for the High Court and (iii) In August 2012, the APO was invited to appear before Kitgum DSC in respect of Court of Appeal, 2 new IG staff and 17 the interdiction and DSC directed the nominees for the various positions at immediate lifting of his interdiction. In the newly established Leadership Code September 2012, the interdiction was Tribunal. lifted and he resumed duty and was ii. Completed investigations at the transferred to Kitgum Government Uganda Law Reform Commission and Hospital to manage the Hospital recommended for recoveries of funds Medical store. The APO declined amounting to UGX.759,974,600=. the transfer citing career and health UGX.46,525,000 so far out of the reasons and absconded from duty but UGX.759,974,600= has been recovered.

18 BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JANUARY – JUNE 2020) iii. Verified a total of 2000 public servants “The Inspectorate of Government shall who had name mismatches in the have power to investigate, cause inves- system. As a result of the exercise 100 tigation, arrest, cause arrest, prosecute officers who had personated other or cause prosecution in respect of cases persons to gain employment, 36 persons involving corruption, abuse of authority who used falsified academic documents or of public office”. and 503 did not turn up for verification. During the period the IG prosecuted one hundred and nine (109) cases, out of which 2.4 Constraints/challenges in nighty nine (99) were ongoing cases and Corruption Investigations pending Appeals as at 31st December 2019. Ten (10) were new cases registered in courts Constraints encountered in investigation of law, to- wit, 8 cases registered before of complaints in Central and Local courts of first instance and 2 Appeals. Governments; Twenty-three (33) cases were concluded § Increasing complexity and syndicate during the reporting period; the concluded corruption during mismanagement of cases are categorized as follows fourteen (14) Government funds. cases convictions, six of the convictions had court orders for refund of misappropriated § High risks associated with the cases funds, five cases (5) acquittals, and four (4) handled. cases withdrawn. Fifty-five (55) cases were § General poor record keeping by on-going at first trial and thirty-one (31) Government departments and private cases were on Appeal, as at 30th June 2020. firms. For example some accountabilities As a result of prosecution UGX.337,980,960= cannot be verified because of lack of constituted money recovered/recoverable. records by the document originators. 2.6.1 Constraints in prosecutions § Public apathy to the plight of corruption resulting in low cooperation from a) Covid-19 challenge has slowed down members of the public and poor rate of business thus affecting the rate of implementation of recommendations by disposal of cases. some responsible public officers. b) Limited/lack of cooperation from § Competence gaps of investigators to prosecution witnesses; some either handle highly complex corruption cases refuse to report to court or they appear requiring high technical skills. in court and turn hostile to the state. c) Accused persons sometimes jump bail 2.5 Arrests Effected delaying and/or sometimes abating their During the period 08 public officers were cases. arrested for various corruption offences; the d) Backlog has accumulated at the Anti- details are summarized in Appendix B of Corruption Division (ACD) of High Court this report. which is affecting the rate of disposal of cases before court. There are few judicial officers at ACD to handle the growing 2.6 Prosecutions number of corruption cases filed at the Court. The powers of the Inspectorate of Government to prosecute or cause e) Delay to hear cases on Appeal especially prosecution of suspects alleged to have by Court of Appeal and Supreme Court. been engaged in Corruption are derived f) Limited numbers of vehicles to facilitate from the Constitution of the Republic of upcountry travels and human resource Uganda which provides in Article 230 that: to handle prosecution.

BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JANUARY – JUNE 2020) 19 2.6.2 Recommendations 2.7 Civil Litigation of Cases

(a) That Government of Uganda avails The Inspectorate established the Civil additional funds to conduct more Litigation Unit with the role to defend civil criminal sessions in the areas where cases in courts of law and provide legal cases originate from; this ensures faster opinions on all matters to IG management. disposal of cases and communities During the period 30 court cases were directly appreciate government efforts handled. Of those cases, 8 were concluded, to combat corruption. 14 are on-going in courts of first instance (b) Substantial protection and reward be and 8 are on appeal. given to Whistleblowers and witnesses. 2.7.1 Challenges faced in Civil Litigation (c) That Government appoints and deploys more judges to the Court of Appeal since Lack of corporate status continues to be a it handles all Constitutional Matters major challenge for the unit. The IG depends as well as any other civil, criminal and on Attorney General’s Chambers to manage election appeals. the cases. Often times Attorney General’s Chambers do not follow IG instructions and (d) More judicial officers should beefforts to get a license from them to handle deployed at the Anti-Corruption specific cases have not been forthcoming. Division to increase efficiency and disposal of cases. 2.8 Asset Recovery (e) More funds be availed to the Inspectorate of Government for The Inspectorate of Government modern investigation equipment, established the Assets Recovery Unit in Continuous Legal Education/training 2016 after realizing that investigating and for all prosecutors and investigators prosecuting the corrupt without denying to keep up to date with new methods them their illicitly acquired property is of investigation and prosecution of not punitive enough and property lost corruption. through corruption needed to be returned to its rightful owners. The Inspectorate of (f) Increased public awareness of the need Government (IG) therefore set up the Assets to combat corruption and enhance Recovery Unit (ARU) to deal with recovery plea bargain. of ill-gotten wealth from those who have acquired it through the perpetration of (g) More funds to procure vehicles to corruption. The unit began its key operations facilitate prosecution. in January 2017.

2.6.3 Future Plans Asset Recovery is the process of tracing, freezing, securing, managing confiscating § All prosecutors attend refresher trainings and returning to the rightful owners/ in areas of plea bargain, investigations beneficiaries, property that has been and prosecution of cyber-crime, money obtained illicitly. The ARU is expected laundering, Asset recovery (financial to efficiently and expeditiously conduct investigations/profiling) and illicitrecovery of ill-gotten assets accumulated enrichment. by persons who engage in corruption. The § Lobby for increase in the number of Asset Recovery unit is mandated to handle prosecutors to match with the increasing among other things the following key volume and quality of cases presented activities:- for perusal and prosecution. § Enforcement of recovery in conviction based and taxed costs matters;

20 BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JANUARY – JUNE 2020) § Enforcement of IG orders for the recovery execution, there is a failure of the Courts of property; to cooperate with the Unit in releasing certified copies of judgments for § Enforcement of voluntary settlements purposes of extraction of orders where a § Handling Mutual Legal Assistance party has filed a notice of appeal; matters; § Missing files from the court registry § Capacity enhancement initiatives negatively affecting extraction of orders; § Representation of the IG on the National § Failure of trial Courts to write judgments Anti-Money laundering and Combating in time negatively affecting extraction of Financing of Terrorism Task Force; orders.

2.8.1 Enforcement of recovery of property During the period the IG made recoveries in conviction based and taxed of UGX 618,549,714. matters. 2.8.2 Major Challenges in Asset Recovery Enforcement of recovery of property for conviction based and taxed matters was low In the absence of parallel financial in the period due in part to the following:- investigations at the onset of every investigation many cases are concluded § Difficulties in tracing judgment debtors or property of the judgment debtors long after property has been dissipated. redone The Unit encourages all investigatory Units to conduct parallel financial investigations, § Lawyers who had previously represented the Judgment debtors refusing to receive with a view to prosecuting the suspects service of demand letters stating that with money laundering in addition to the they have not been given instructions predicate offences, such as abuse of office, from their clients; causing financial loss, forgery, etc. This will § Failure of the judgment debtors to fulfil enable the Asset Recovery Unit identify and the terms of their respective agreements seize (freeze) property early enough, with a for those who have payment agreements; view to confiscation (forfeiture). § Pending appeals making it difficult to extract orders. While we recognize that an appeal is not an automatic stay of

BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JANUARY – JUNE 2020) 21 CHAPTER THREE

IMPLEMENTATION OF THE OMBUDSMAN FUNCTION

3.0. Introduction: To take necessary measures for the detection and prevention of corruption in The functions of the Directorate of public offi ces and in particular: - Ombudsman Affairs are spelt out under Article 225(1) of the Constitution of Uganda (i) To examine the practices and procedures and specifi cally paragraphs (a), (c) and (e) as of those offi ces in order to facilitate the follows: discovery of corrupt practices and to secure the revision of methods of work a. To promote and foster strict adherence or procedure which in the opinion of to the rule of law and principles of the Inspectorate may be conducive to natural justice in administration; corrupt practices; and,

b. To promote fair, effi cient and good (ii) To advise those offi ces on ways and governance in public offi ces; and, means of preventing corrupt practices and methods of work or procedure c. To investigate any act, omission, advice, conducive to the effective performance decision or recommendation by a public of their duties and which, in the opinion offi cer or any other authority to which of the Inspector General of Government this article applies, taken, made, give would reduce the incidence of nor done in exercise of administrative corruption. functions. The systemic interventions are aimed at The Inspectorate responds to citizens’ improving service delivery in Government complaints concerning maladministration Ministries, Departments, Agencies and in the public sector through investigation Local Governments (MDA/LGs) with a of complaints affecting individual persons view of having corrective actions and or small groups of persons with a view to improvements. The General Investigations fi nding a solution in the immediate short include complaints from individuals with a term; and systemic interventions which are view to quick settlement or resolutions. focused analytical interventions aimed at identifying underlying high risk systemic During the reporting period, the issues in public administration that occur Inspectorate accomplished Ombudsman in a repetitive nature in specifi c institutions activities as follows: and/or complex administrative lapses involving high profi le public offi cials for improvements. 3.1. General Ombudsman Investigations: Systemic interventions are guided by the provisions of Section 8(1) (i) parts (i) and (ii) of During the period investigations of the Inspectorate of Government Act, 2002 individual complaints were completed and which spell out additional functions as: the details are in the table below;

22 BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JANUARY – JUNE 2020) Table 2: Ombudsman Complaints handled January - June 2020

Number of Nature of complaint complaints Percentage Nonpayment of salaries and other benefits 83 41.9% Employment Disputes 38 19.2% Mismanagement 27 13.6% Delay of service delivery 13 6.6% Victimization 11 5.6% Abuse of authority 6 3.0% Others 20 10.1% Total 198 100.0%

As a result of the Ombudsman interventions, UGX: 22,419,470/= (Twenty two Million Four Hundred Nineteen thousand Four Hundred Seventy shillings only) was paid as gratuity to the estate of the late Lawrence Mushabe by the Ministry of Education and Sports. In addition UGX: 36,754,825/= (Thirty Six Million Seven Hundred Fifty Four Thousand Eight Hundred Twenty Five shillings only) was paid to No. 3295 D/S SGT Wamurumbi George William as gratuity by Uganda Police Force.

3.2. Systemic Interventions:

During the period the IG undertook the following systemic investigations: i. Recruitment of the Director, Parliamentary Budget Office by the Parliamentary Commission. ii. A systemic investigation into the training and development at the Ministry of Works and Transport. iii. The payment of gratuities to former employees by the National Council of Sports.

The systemic investigations were completed and findings will be reported in the next period.

3.3. Challenges in Conducting Ombudsman Investigations and Systemic Interventions:

The following challenges still persist: a) Reluctance to respond to Ombudsman requests for information by some government institutions which greatly affects the response turnaround time to citizens’ concerns. b) Limited manpower to handle the Systemic interventions that are broad in nature. c) Lack of field equipment like motor vehicles, voice recorders and cameras.

BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JANUARY – JUNE 2020) 23 3.5 Future Plans in the implementation of the Ombudsman Function:

The IG plans to:

(i) Support the re-activation of the Grievance Handling Mechanism (GHM) in MDA/LGs so as to encourage institutions resolve grievances at source.

(ii) Train Ombudsman staff in Complaint Handling Practice; Alternative Dispute Resolutions (ADR) approaches; and in systemic interventions.

(iii) Improve on the referral system of handling the Ombudsman complaints.

(iv) Conduct special inspections in MDA/LGs using compliance spot-checks and corruption risk assessment/mapping.

(v) Enlist compliance by respective institutions to provide prompt responses to the IG Ombudsman inquiries through partnership and collaboration.

(vi) Accomplish the development of the IG Ombudsman protocols.

(vii) Follow-up of the status of implementation of IG recommendations to document success stories.

24 BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JANUARY – JUNE 2020) CHAPTER FOUR

ENFORCEMENT OF THE LEADERSHIP CODE OF CONDUCT

4.1. Background IG followed up on the leaders who had defaulted through the Accounting Offi cers Pursuant to Articles 225 (1) (d) and 234 of and as a result more leaders were declared the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, and this led to the increased compliance 1995, Section 3 (1) of the Leadership Code rate to 21,456 (85.8%). Act, 2002 and S. 8 (1) (d) of the Inspectorate of Government Act, 2002 the Inspectorate ii). Phase II of IG-ODS of Government is mandated to enforce the One of the objectives of Phase II is the Leadership Code of Conduct. development of the verifi cation tool The Leadership Code Act, 2002 provides and integration with other Government a minimum standard of behavior and Registries and Stakeholders whose conduct for leaders; it requires all specifi ed information is used during verifi cation of leaders to declare their income, assets leaders’ declarations of income, assets and and liabilities to the Inspector General of liabilities. Government. The Code prohibits conduct that is likely to compromise the honesty, In line with this, the IG in collaboration with impartiality and integrity of leaders or StAR Initiative/World Bank and Uganda conduct that leads to corruption in public Communications Commission agreed as affairs; and it imposes penalties on leaders follows; who breach the Code. • IG to provide requirements to Uganda Section 37 of the Leadership Code Act, 2002 Communications Commission for provides that the Inspectorate shall include system integration and continue with in its statutory Report to Parliament a report other institutions that is, NITA-U, URA, on its enforcement of the Code. NIRA, URSB, Lands Registry, Land Board, KCCA. 4.2. Activities carried out during • Capacity building and Technical Assistance. IT to come up with the January to June 2020: specifi c machine learning training 4.2.1 Management of leaders’ declarations program to enhance knowledge in data trends and models. of income, assets and liabilities: • Benchmarking outside Africa and the Section 3A of the Leadership Code Act, 2002 World Bank to engage with Bhutan and empowers the Inspectorate of Government Georgia on the matter. to receive, examine and verify declarations lodged by leaders. • Verifi ers and programmers to continue doing a rule-based verifi cation design i). March 2019 Declarations and testing using a number of rules.

At the beginning of this reporting period, • Verifi cation business process to be the compliance rate was at 21,440. The reviewed.

BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JANUARY – JUNE 2020) 25 iii). Publicity, Training and Support 4.4. Investigations into breaches Strategy of the Leadership Code;

During this period, the IG conducted The Directorate had a total of 24 ongoing stakeholder engagements that included cases of investigations into breaches of meetings, trainings and sensitization of the Leadership Code. During this period, 6 the public about the Leadership Code new cases of investigation into breaches of of Conduct. A total of 331 leaders from the Leadership Code were opened and 18 Bukedea, Bulambuli, Budaka, Soroti, Kagadi, investigation cases were concluded. Kakumiro, Ssembabule and Kalangala were sensitized on the Leadership Code of Below is a summary of the concluded cases; Conduct and the IG-ODS system updates. • In 11 investigation cases the allegations Pre-entry meeting were conducted in the of amassing wealth were found to be Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and untrue Fisheries where leaders whose declarations are going to be verified were sensitized • 2 cases, the leader’s acquisitions were about the verification process. within their known sources of income. 1 case of holding two jobs was forwarded A stakeholder engagement was conducted • for legal advice; with the leaders in the Ministry of Lands and Urban Development on ways of easing • 2 cases, the files were forwarded to information access especially using an Asset Recovery Unit for recovery of online system. UGX.61,556,309/= and an estate of 10 units equivalent to UGX.1,300,000,000/=. As a result of the publicity, engagements and trainings conducted in the districts and • 1 case, the leader was cautioned for Ministries; the leaders noted the challenges failing to declare a motor vehicle of low levels of computer literacy, handling • 1 case, the leader’s properties were of gifts, exiting leaders among others as acquired before he became a leader. their obstacle to complying with the law. It was agreed that leaders will continuously During the period the IG completed 224 be guided in order to avoid breaching of verifications and 18 investigations. The cases the Code of Conduct. concluded had a total confirmed income of UGX.74,576,221,766/= and the assets verified were worth UGX.37,511,105,817/=. 4.3. Verifications of leader’s declarations of Income, As a result of enforcing the Leadership Assets and Liabilities Code of Conduct the following were done, warning/caution to an individual, advice The IG had a total of 189 ongoing verifications given to 4 persons, gifts were declared and in the period 125 new verification cases by individual and UGX.61,556,309= was were opened and a total of 224 verification recovered. cases were concluded. 4.5. Gifts Declared by Leaders Below is a summary of the concluded cases; Section 10(1) of the Leadership Code Act, • In 4 cases, the leaders were advised 2002 requires a leader to declare to the and cautioned to always declare all Inspector General of Government a gift properties in which they have interest. or donation of a value of ten currency • In all the other cases handled, the points or above received on any public or leader’s expenses were found to be ceremonial occasion, or a commission on within their declared income. any transaction.

26 BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JANUARY – JUNE 2020) During the period the IG received a 4.7. Future Plans For the Period declaration of a gift of One hundred and July – December 2020 fifty thousand United States Dollars (USD 150,000) and Two (2) Jeep vehicles). This gift i. The Directorate will receive updated list was donated to the Government to support of leaders who are eligible to declare in the efforts in the fight against Coronavirus March 2021 by engaging the Accounting pandemic. Officers and focal persons for different institutions.

4.6. Constraints in the ii. Complete a total of 525 cases of Enforcement of the investigations of breaches of the Code Leadership Code. and verification of leaders’ incomes, i. The current COVID-19 situation has made assets and liabilities. it difficult to conduct field verification iii. Train and sensitize of IG-ODS Focal and sensitization of leaders on the Persons and leaders on the use the Leadership Code and IG-ODS. Inspectorate of Government online ii. The weaknesses in the Leadership Code declaration system (IG-ODS) and the Act as amended such as the lack of Leadership Code Act. penalties to some breaches and offences make it difficult to enforce since it is unattainable to enforce a law without 4.8. Recommendations to imposing penalties or punishments on Government the offenders who breach law. The Directorate of Ethics and Integrity iii. The informal and undocumented should initiate the amendment of the transactions continue to make leader’s Leadership Code Act to address the lop holes incomes, liabilities and assets difficult to that arose from its recent amendment. trace and accurately prove. iv. The delayed availing of information by All Accounting Officers for Ministries Government registries and Commercial Departments Agencies and Local banks further delays the timely Governments should ensure that public completion of cases. information and records are always updated which will enable accuracy of data and obtaining of credible information.

BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JANUARY – JUNE 2020) 27 CHAPTER FIVE

PREVENTION OF CORRUPTION AND MALADMINISTRATION

5.0 Introduction Corruption Court Division of the High Court, Public Service Commission (PSC), Uganda Under article 225 of the 1995 Constitution of Police Force, Anti-Corruption Coalition the Republic of Uganda, the Inspectorate of Uganda (ACCU), Directorate of Public of Government is mandated to stimulate Prosecution (DPP), Public Procurement public awareness about the values of and Disposal of Public Assets Authority constitutionalism in general and the (PPDA) and the Directorate of Ethics and activities of the offi ce in particular, through Integrity (DEI). The results of the survey any media or any other means it considers report will be disseminated during the next appropriate. reporting period.

During the period the IG undertook the 5.1.2 Baseline Survey on effectiveness following measures to prevent corruption of Internal Inspectorates in Local and maladministration. Governments.

5.1 Research and surveys Government Institutions have established internal mechanisms to build effectiveness The IG conducts research studies to and effi ciency in service delivery. Such generate empirical information to be used mechanisms include Inspection Units by Government and other key stakeholders within Government Departments that to develop strategies that prevent are tasked with the responsibility of corruption and combat maladministration. ensuring compliance to procedures within In collecting information on the experiences the particular agencies and preventing and perceptions of corruption in public corruption from occurring in those services at various levels, the research is used institutions. as a measure of the level of administrative The IG initiated the study on the injustice within the public service delivery effectiveness of Internal Inspectorate Units systems and devise strategies to prevent. in Local Government with the purpose to identify strategies that will be used by IG 5.1.1 National Integrity Survey 2019 and LGs to prevent corruption and improve service delivery in the country. Specifi cally The IG is carrying out the National Integrity the study was seeking to establish the Survey IV with the aim of improving existence and effectiveness of inspections governance and reducing incidences units and create platform for engagement of corruption and maladministration in with local governments for addressing Uganda. During the period the IG held accountability issues. NIS Focus Group Discussions in 8 Districts of Masaka, Jinja, Kampala, Masindi, Mbale, The study was conducted under thematic Hoima, Arua and Gulu in March 2020. Key areas; Awareness on anti-corruption Informant Interviews were conducted strategy, existence of effective inspection at Offi ce of the Auditor General (OAG), systems and presence of grievance handling Inspectorate of Government, Anti- mechanisms. The following offi cials

28 BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JANUARY – JUNE 2020) participated in the information generation; From the above findings it was the Resident District Commissioners, recommended that; District Chairpersons, Chief Administrative Officers and Heads of Departments. The • IG should scale up consultations with study sampled 28 districts that included; the District Executive Committee and Mbarara, Kabale, Arua, Moyo, Hoima, conduct regular sensitization of district Kabarole, Gulu, Lira, Mbale, Tororo, Soroti, officials. Moroto, Masaka, Lyantonde, Kyangwanzi, • The IG working with the CAO should Kiboga, Jinja, Kamuli, Kagadi, Kakumiro, continuously organize regular interface Rubanda, Rukiga Rakia, Bukomansimbi, with the staff (lower level officers) of the Kalangala, Kyotera, Omoro and Alebtong. District Local Government for effective coordination in the promotion of service The key findings for the study are indicated delivery. below; • The Chief Administrative Officers should Most of the DLG officials from the recently designate a Focal Person to coordinate created and old districts have limited all the anti-corruption initiatives in the information about the anti-corruption District. strategy and policies in place. • The CAO in collaboration with the The LGs have the Inspectors of Schools, Directorate for Ethics and Integrity Health Inspectors, Works Supervisors and should ensure that District Integrity Community Based Services who conduct Promotion Forum (DIPF) members have periodic inspections. All the sampled DLGs continuous training on anti-corruption indicated that the Inspection Units are in issues in the DLGs. place. But they are ineffective because of • The IG will facilitate training of Local inadequate funding and human resource. Government Officials in grievance handling to improve the quality of complaints Most districts established District Integrity management at the District Level. Promotion Forums (DIPF) to act as watchdog to identify corruption incidences • The Ministry of Local Government at an early stage and act immediately. should review the Good Governance However, these fora have not been effective and Anti-Corruption Strategy for Local Governments in Uganda and ensure that in detecting and preventing corruption a new strategy is widely disseminated to due to not having budgetary provision to implement their activities in the LGs. the Local Government Officials. Some DIPFs members were implicated in corruption and this brought about mistrust 5.2 Implementation of by the District Officials and this led to the Awareness Programs and forum to become inactive. Partnerships

The study established that the grievance 5.2.1 Sensitization Workshops in and complaint handling mechanisms in the Kakumiro and Rubanda Districts LG mostly deals with the management of employee dissatisfaction or complaints The IG held Training workshops for Political (e.g. favoritism, workplace harassment, leaders in Kakumiro and Rubanda DLG or indiscipline) that is reported the CAO. on 28th February, 2020 at Kakumiro Town The officials noted that their complaints are Council Hall and 12th March 2020 District not handled in a professional manner and at Rukiko Hall, Rubanda. The purpose of timely. The Human Resource officers lack the training workshops was to sensitize the skills in resolving the issues that are political leaders at all levels on their role in reported to the Districts. the fight against corruption and get their renewed commitment to fight the vice in their communities.

BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JANUARY – JUNE 2020) 29 Participants at the training workshop in Rubanda

In Kakumiro the workshop was attended by 155 participants (Local Council Chairpersons and Parish Councillors) from Kisengwe Sub County and Kakumiro Town Council and Dis- trict Councillors of Kakumiro DLG. The training workshops was also attended by Chairperson, RDC Kakumiro and D/CAO–Kakumiro. In , the work- shop was attended by 122 participants (Local Council Chairpersons and Parish Councillors) from Muko Sub County and Rubanda Town Council.

30 BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JANUARY – JUNE 2020) Participants at the training workshop in Kakumiro

During the training workshop it was noted that;

• Project information such as contract agreements, bills of quantities were not being shared with the relevant stakeholders.

• Project beneficiaries lacked information on projects and as a result did not own them referring the projects as government projects.

• Citizens were not sensitised about policies guiding service delivery and management committees were not trained on their role.

• Sometimes the lower local governments did projects which were not planned for because of absence of technical officers to monitor and identify deviations from the plan thus leading to misuse and misallocation of resources.

BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JANUARY – JUNE 2020) 31 It was therefore resolved that there was need to;

• Scale up monitoring in Schools and Health Centres to ensure better service delivery. • Train other leaders in the sub counties about the importance of fighting corruption in their communities. • Disseminate information about the IG and its functions among citizens in their constituencies. • Promote Whistleblowing among communities of both Kakumiro and Rubanda districts. • Document concerns of their electorates and ensure that the concerns are brought to the attention of the relevant Agencies for redress. • CAO share information concerning Government projects with relevant stakeholders for monitoring purposes.

Sensitization Workshop/training in

The IG in collaboration with Kick Corruption out of Uganda held training of CSOs in Kigezi sub region in Kabale District to equip them with knowledge to detect and report corrup- tion. The training attracted 60 Civil Society leaders and media from the Districts of Kisoro, Kanungu, Rukungiri, Rubanda and Rukiga.

Participants at the training of CSOs in Kabale

After the training, a convention was held that attracted over 1027 participants (596 male and 431 female). The participants included Political and Civic Leaders, Civil Society leaders, Media, Kick Corruption out Uganda, Community Monitors, Religious Leaders, Community members and the Inspectorate of Government.

32 BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JANUARY – JUNE 2020) Creating awareness through dance and drama at the Ant-Corruption Convention in Kabale

It was therefore resolved that; 5.3 Transparency, Accountability and Anti-Corruption (TAAC) • The anti-corruption interventions be extended to communities of Kigezi. in Projects • The CSOs strengthen their partnership The Inspectorate of Government (IG) is and collaboration roles with other implementing Transparency, Accountability stakeholders in Kigezi. and Anti-Corruption (TAAC) in government • The Anti-Corruption agencies to projects that include the Third Northern popularize their mandates in Kigezi Sub Uganda Social Action Fund (NUSAF 3), Region. Development Response to Displacement • The IG to provide instant feedback and Impacts Project (DRDIP) and DANIDA follow up on citizens’ concerns. UPGRADE Project. It was agreed that a Policy document be The objectives of TAAC are: developed and an annual analysis of the programme results by providers be made • To contribute to the government’s with a comprehensive and accessible data commitment to increasing transparency base for National Development. and accountability in public service delivery as enshrined in Vision 2040, the NDP, and the Accountability Sector Strategic Investment Plan (ASSIP), and

BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JANUARY – JUNE 2020) 33 • To reduce misuse of project resources, Enhancing engagement of fraud and corruption by enhancing citizens and stakeholders the effectiveness of transparency, accountability, and anti-corruption Under NUSAF3 the IG is engaging citizens processes in project areas. and stakeholders through “Community TAAC is implemented through four main Responsibility to Enhance Transparency interventions: and Accountability (CRETA)” activity. CRETA is aimed at building the capacity (i) Sensitization and awareness of targeted of communities to monitor government communities to ensure effective projects, handle grievances, identify and implementation of projects; report corruption incidences, and/or take (ii) Enhancing the engagement of citizens appropriate action. and stakeholders; Implementation of Social Accountability: (iii) Monitoring and inspection of project A total of 1,975 (998 Male; 997 Female) activities and; communities from 90 Parishes participated (iv) Enforcement through investigation and in the implementation Social Accountability prosecution. using the Community Score Card (CSC). The participants included NUSAF3 beneficiaries, 5.3.1 Third Northern Uganda Social Action local government service providers, other Fund (NUSAF3) community members and duty bearers. During the meetings, the participants noted The IG is implementing Strengthening that NUSAF 3 implementation has enabled Transparency, Accountability and Anti- the beneficiaries to improve on; savings Corruption component (STAAC) under culture; timely delivery of project inputs; NUSAF3 since 2016 following the successful cooperation among group members, implementation of TAAC in NUSAF 2. improved road network and ability to meet basic needs. During the period under review the following activities were implemented; Grievance Handling: During the period 149, grievances were registered at the IG offices, Training of Sub-project leaders: The of which, 58 were specifically reported IG trained sub-project leaders on the by the CMGs. The nature of grievances/ Strengthening Transparency Accountability complaints include, enrolment of ghost and Anti-corruption component, which is a beneficiaries, delayed service delivery, requirement under the NUSAF3 guidelines. flaws in procurement, diversion of project, The training was conducted in collaboration intimidation and influence peddling, with the Office of the Prime Minister. The nonpayment of funds to beneficiaries, training involved 9,812 members from delayed/unfair supply of inputs, poor quality Community Watershed Committees, goods and corruption. The IG and the Community Project Management communities resolved a total of 67 (45%) Committees and Community Procurement grievances. Committees on the importance of ensuring transparency and accountability during Recoveries of project funds: Under implementation of the sub-projects. The community engagement, there was trainings were carried out in West Nile, prevention of loss of project resources Acholi, Elgon, Bukedi, Teso and Lango sub amounting to UGX.105,919,800= during regions. the reporting period. The funds that were recovered were returned to the sub project accounts to ensure smooth implementation of the intended sub projects.

34 BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JANUARY – JUNE 2020) Monitoring and inspection of project included more than one beneficiary activities: The IG, conducted compliance from each household contrary to the inspection of 979 NUSAF 3 sub projects guidelines. A community meetings across the areas of implementation. The was organized by Teso Anti-Corruption objectives of the inspection were: establish Coalition (TAC), on 14th February sub project existence, establish the status 2020 in Agaria Village regarding of implementation of the subprojects and allegation. The meeting involved the to establish the level of accountability and IG, District Vice Chairperson, NDO, ensure value for money. TAC representatives, LC 1 Chairperson and community members including The status of implementation of the sub- CMGs confirmed that the Community projects inspected, is listed in table below; Facilitator did not follow the NUSAF3 guidelines in the selection of Table 3: Status of project implementation, beneficiaries. It was resolved that new January – June 2020. beneficiaries for the three sub projects Region Completed Ongoing Delayed be identified to replace the old ones and disciplinary action be taken West Nile 114 2 1 against the Community Facilitator. Bunyoro 10 38 17 On 17th March 2020, communities Elgon 32 54 0 in Alukat-Kelim, Agaria and Komolo Karamoja 36 31 4 Villages were mobilized and fresh selection of beneficiaries conducted. Greater 40 7 - West Nile b. Use of poor quality materials for Teso 168 - - Community Access Road works

Lango 100 91 24 During routine monitoring, the CMGs Bukedi 94 - - of Sundet, Nyiliit and Kubobey Parishes Acholi 52 60 4 established that the contractor was using poor quality to construct in Total 646 283 50 the construction of Sundet-Kaptum Arising from the projects inspected and Road community road. The materials being used were murram containing monitored, a number of challenges were a mixture of loam soil and big stones. identified and appropriate action taken. Subsequently, the CMGs advised the contractor to suspend the activities Some of the Success Stories and engaged the Sub County and lessons learnt in project leadership to ensure that the road implementation works were completed using better quality materials. a. Non adherence to selection criteria of beneficiaries 5.3.2 DANIDA UPGRADE PROJECT The beneficiaries of Alukat-Kelim; The Inspectorate of Government with Komolo D and Agaria Dairy Production support from DANIDA under the DANIDA- sub project groups with the support of UPGRADE rolled out the implementation CMGs of Agaria Parish petitioned the of TAAC to Western Uganda in the districts IG expressing their dissatisfaction in of Mbarara, Ntungamo, Isingiro, Ibanda the selection process of beneficiaries and Kiruhura. Uganda Programme for for the above listed sub projects. It was Governance, Rights, Accountability and alleged that selection of beneficiaries Democracy (UPGRADE) is a governance by the Community Facilitator programme with the objective to enhance

BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JANUARY – JUNE 2020) 35 accountability and stability and to deepen democracy and respect for human rights. The programme supports the Inspectorate of Government to strengthen the role of state duty-bearers in good governance, accountability and rule of law in public office.

On 31st January 2020, the IG signed Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with CSOs to partner in the implementation of TAAC activities. Four partner CSOs were engaged and will operate in the districts as indicated below:

No Civil Society Organization District of Operation 1 Agency for Cooperation in Research and Development (ACORD) Kiruhura, Mbarara 2 Justice is a Right (JIAR) Ibanda 3 South Western Institute for Policy and Advocacy (SOWIPA) Ntungamo 4 Western Ankole Civil Society Forum (WACSOF) Isingiro

Under this arrangement CSOs will mobilize communities, select Community Monitoring Group members (CMGs) and train them on how to monitor the implementation of government projects, on how and where to report corruption and how to handle grievances at community level.

During the period, the following activities were conducted:

Training of trainers: In February 2020, the IG conducted a training of community trainers who are representatives of CSOs in the districts trainers who will train the members of community monitoring groups.

Training of Community members on STAAC in

36 BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JANUARY – JUNE 2020) Stakeholder Engagement: In March 2020, During the period the following activities the IG held stakeholder engagement were implemented; meetings with political and district leaders, CSOs and CMGs in each of the 5 project Training of Project Leaders: During the Districts. The objective of the engagement period the IG trained 1,012 (510 male, 502 was to create awareness and educate the Female) community project leaders on members within the Ankole region about the TAAC component in Isingiro, Yumbe, the TAAC initiative. The meetings also Arua, Koboko, Obongi Districts. The sub fostered collaboration between IG, Local project leaders trained included members Governments, Political Leaders, CSOs and of the CPMCs and CPCs. The training was the Communities in the implementation of on the role of the leaders and promotion TAAC within the Ankole region. of transparency and accountability in the project implementation. Community Monitoring Group Selection: members of the community were identified Training of Community Monitoring and selected to form the CMGs. A total Groups: The CMGs were trained on their of 2,612 members were selected against a responsibility to support the project in target of 4,464 members in the 5 districts. identifying and responding to grievances A breakdown of the CMG members in the with support from partner CSO, the IG and district is shown below: other actors. The role of CMGs in supporting CSO partners to use the Community Score District CMG Planned Card to generate, discuss and resolve Members No. of CMGs grievances was also emphasized during the Selected training. Mbarara 252 738 The number of CMGs trained in Hoima, Ntungamo 686 1,152 Kamwenge and Kyegegwa Isingiro 936 1,098 Ibanda 468 648 District Male Female Total Kiruhura 270 826 Hoima 252 228 480 Total 2,612 4,462 Kamwenge 8 8 16 Kyegegwa 4 4 8 5.3.3 Development Response to Total 264 240 504 Displacement Impacts Project (Drdip) Enhancing the engagement of citizens and stakeholders. A total of 3,541 (2018 male, The IG with support from the World 1523 female) in Moyo, Obongi, Kamwenge, Bank is implementing the Transparency, Kyegegwa, Kikuube and Isingiro districts Accountability, and Anti-corruption from 59 Parishes participated in the Component (TAAC) in DRDIP. The Project implementation of social accountability is intended to improve access to social using the community score. The services, expand economic opportunities participants included host community and enhance environmental management members, refugees and duty bearers. The for host and forcibly displaced households in participants engaged with duty bearers on the areas of Uganda; in the districts of Arua, the issues affecting the project. The duty Adjumani, Yumbe, Koboko, Moyo, Lamwo, bearers included members of the District Hoima, Kamwenge, Isingiro, Kiryadongo Implementation Support Teams, service and Kyegegwa. providers in schools and health facilities.

BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JANUARY – JUNE 2020) 37 The following were mentioned as priority As part of the events to commemorate the issues in service delivery; Access to health African Anti-Corruption Day 2020, the IG services, Improved teaching and learning published a supplement under the theme environment, Improved household “Fighting Corruption through Effective incomes, Increased health awareness and Efficient Judicial Systems”. This was through trainings, Improved access to used as an opportunity to show case the safe water, Access to government services, relationship between the Judiciary and IG Increased number of classrooms, Increased and the milestones achieved in fighting pupil enrolment, Access to development corruption. The theme for the year was programs and improved sanitation facilities. intended to encourage dialogue on the role of national justice systems in promotion of The community identified the following the anti-corruption agenda, since failed challenges that requires attention in order judicial systems lead to poor governance to improve service delivery; Inadequate with corruption being one of the indicators. school and health facilities, Lack of clean water supply, Poor project planning and management, Poor academic performance, Inadequate staffing in schools, health The IG publicized the Fourth National facilities, and of extension workers, Integrity Survey in New Vision newspaper Unprofessionalism of public officials/service with a call on the public to provide providers, Inadequate parental support information to the survey. The survey to education, Absence of accountability was conducted at the national, regional mechanisms, Grievances about Operation and urban-rural level to ensure adequate Wealth Creation and drug stock out. representation of the diverse geographies and population groups in the country. Monitoring and Inspection of projects: During the period a total of 119 sub projects Anti-Corruption Campaign during the were inspected for compliance. The main COVID-19 lockdown objectives of the inspections were to The period was characterized by an outbreak confirm sub project existence, assess sub of the COVID-19 pandemic. In order to project implementation status and interact mitigate the spread of the disease in the with sub project users. The results show country, H.E. President that of the 119 sub projects visited, 72% were ordered a national lockdown on the advice completed, 25% were ongoing and 2.5% of Ministry of Health. Some public officials were delayed. During the exit meetings took advantage of this period to engage in with DIST members, the IG emphasized corrupt acts and the IG received a number that retention fees covering the defect of complaints of corruption and mal- liability period should not be paid out to the administration. The IG conducted a mini- contractors before defects were corrected. media campaign advising members of the This was in response to grievances raised public to report the acts of corruption. The from the monitoring and inspections campaign included the following: conducted. Newspaper adverts

5.4 Media Relations The IG published several adverts in New Vision and newspapers Media Supplements calling upon the members of the public The IG published a supplement to use various forms of communication to highlighting the achievements registered report corruption. As a result, there was on the occasion to commemorate the an increase in the number of complaints 34th NRM Anniversary and 39th Tarehe Sita reported by over 300 during the period. celebrations.

38 BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JANUARY – JUNE 2020) Radio spot messages IEC materials

Several radio spot messages were aired on The IG prints Information Education and various radio stations in the regions guiding Communication (IEC) materials with the public on where to report corruption. information about its mandate, activities Most of the complainants were reporting and achievements. Specifically 2500 posters about extortion by public officials. on the verification of Leaders incomes, assets and liabilities were printed. The main objective was to sensitize the leaders about TV messages the process of verification, which many saw The IG produced and broadcast messages as a witch-hunting process other than a on NBS TV during the COVID-19 lockdown legal requirement. The distribution is still to encourage members of the public ongoing. to report corruption using alternative methods like phone calls and emails to Public Awareness through Electronic avoid personal interaction in line with the media programs. COVID-19 guidelines. The messages were broadcast during prime time for ten days During the period the public were Together with the radio spot messages, this empowered on the role of IG and effort increased the number of complaints how to report cases of corruption and received by the IG during this period. maladministration to the IG through radio talk shows that were held on Impact FM.

BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JANUARY – JUNE 2020) 39 CHAPTER SIX

CAPACITY BUILDING, NETWORKING AND PARTNERSHIPS

6.0 Introduction The Inspectorate of Government commenced implementation of the New The Inspectorate of Government is Structure in February 2020 and is currently committed to strengthening and building in the process of fi lling the positions. capacity of its staff by organizing relevant The Inspectorate of Government Board training programs and study tours both resolved that implementation be done at individual and group levels. IG further in a phased manner. This process was appreciates that the war against corruption however been halted due to the COVID and promotion of good governance requires 19 pandemic after we had completed the cooperation, support and exchange of Director level positions. The Inspectorate of ideas with other relevant institutions at Government again embarked on the next the national, regional and international phase and completed the fi lling of Manager levels. IG therefore, interacts with as many Positions. However, this process has been stakeholders as possible at national, regional affected by the fact that the Institution and international levels. This is done by not does not have a substantive Inspector only organizing meetings, workshops and General of Government/Chairperson of the conferences for selected stakeholders but Inspectorate of Government Appointments by also attending and participating in those Board so it cannot be concluded at the organized by other stakeholders. IG also moment until an Inspector General of interacts with other stakeholders through Government who is also the Chairperson of exchange visits and study tours. the IG Appointments Board is appointed by His Excellency, the President of the Republic Acknowledgment of support from of Uganda. Development Partners a) DANIDA 6.2 International Training and b) SUGAR TAF Exchange Programmes

c) GIZ 6.2.1 Computer Hacking and Forensic d) EUROPEAN UNION Investigator training.

e) UNDP One Senior Information Technology Offi cer During the period the following trainings attended training on Computer Hacking were conducted and Forensic Investigator (CHFI) in Dubai from 12th – 16th January, 2020.

6.1 Local Training 6.2.2 Crypto currency online training. Training of 202 Senior Inspectorate Offi cers With support from GIZ, the Inspectorate and Inspectorate Offi cers on the Person Job of Government participated in the online Fit Assessment Tool from 10th – 12th June, training on Intelligence development and 2020 on Zoom. investigations involving Crypto currency/ Virtual Assets for staff of the Anti-corruption

40 BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JANUARY – JUNE 2020) agencies in the Eastern Africa Region. The 6.2.4 IG staff trained under IG-ACA (Egypt) training was conducted collaboration with collaboration. the Basel Institute of Governance in two phases. Six (6) staff of IG from the Directorate Regional Inspectorate Officers attended of Legal Affairs and Directorate of Special a training programme under the IG - Investigations attended the training. Administrative Control Authority (ACA), collaboration in Cairo, Egypt. Three (3) with support from ACA joined over 20 6.2.3 Regional collaboration to fast track Anti-Corruption Agencies in Africa for the the EAC draft Protocol on Preventing training. The members of staff documented and Combating Corruption the following best practices, which will be The Heads of the Anti-Corruption Authorities rolled out in the IG: under the Eastern Africa Association of • The importance of auditing all budgets Anti-Corruption Authorities (EAAACA) held of Ministries Departments and Agencies a meeting with H.E Libérat Mfumukeko on (MDAs) before they are submitted to the need to fast track the EAC draft Protocol the Ministry of Finance Planning and on Preventing and Combating Corruption. Economic Development for funding. The Inspectorate of Government Directorate of Legal Affairs represented the Inspector • To commit MDAs to include a budget General of Government. to fight corruption and report on their successes and challenges annually. The purpose was to call upon the to expedite the review • The need to intensify surveillance in the of the protocol which gives the regional IG and purchase modern surveillance dimension and mandate in the fight equipment. against corruption. This protocol once • Culminating the code of ethics as part of finalized will be used by the ACAs to boost the staff appraisal system in the MDAs. the fight against the vice in the region. • Enhancing awareness of the evils of The Heads of the Anti-Corruption Agencies corruption through music and drams by will engage the relevant authorities in each key celebrities. member country on the Protocol and come up with a country position which will be • Strengthening engagement of MDAs harmonized at the regional level. through sensitization in the fight against corruption. The Inspectorate of Government signed an MOU with the Administrative Control Authority of Egypt to provide technical support and share information in the fight against corruption.

BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JANUARY – JUNE 2020) 41 CHAPTER SEVEN

CHALLENGES, RECOMMENDATIONS AND FUTURE PLANS

The IG continues to make signifi cant Weak Internal Complaints and Grievance progress in promoting good governance Handling Mechanisms in the MDALGs. and combating corruption. However, there Lack of functional structures in government are several constraints which enormously institutions to manage complaints affect budget execution and these include: internally has led to increased complaints from MDAs and LGs to the Inspectorate 7.1 Constrains and Challenges of Government. Some of these complaints would be handled at source. COVID-19 Pandemic: The performance of the IG activities were adversely affected Increasing complexity of corruption; by the lockdown due to the COVID-19 corruption is a sophisticated cartel that pandemic. involves wide network of people (syndicates) in and outside Uganda. Combating this type Non-implementation of IG of corruption requires signifi cant resources recommendations; upon completion of (fi nancial and skilled human resources). investigations, there have been instances where the recommendation made by Inadequate staffi ng; There is low number the IG have not been implemented. of staff to conduct verifi cations of leader’s When recommendations (such as civil/ declarations and for investigations of administrative sanctions of various offi cials) cases of corruption. This has led to the are not implemented promptly, the matters increase of backlog cases. The IG hopes to remain unresolved. mitigate this problem through the ongoing Organizational restructuring process Poor methods of storage and retrieval of by recruiting additional staff as soon as records and sharing in public offi ces. Poor MOFPED provides additional resources. record keeping results in great diffi culty for the IG to collect credible information from Diffi culties in tracing of hidden assets; the public offi cers or offi ces. The absence of Ascertaining ownership and location of proper records has continuously created a various properties of leaders greatly affects bottleneck for investigations. the process of verifi cation due to poor urban planning poor record keeping. Inadequate funding; currently, the IG is operating in rented offi ce premises for both 7.2. General Recommendations its Head offi ce and the 16 Regional Offi ces which impacts of the operational costs. That Government of Uganda should Also, increasing cost of fuel, lubricants, increase funding to the IG to be able to Oils and vehicle maintenance affect the conduct criminal sessions in the areas IG operations. This is because most of where cases originate from; this ensures the IG activities involve travels to collect faster disposal of cases and communities information and carry out prosecutions directly appreciate government efforts to combat corruption. Also more funding is needed to procure modern investigation

42 BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JANUARY – JUNE 2020) equipment, vehicles, continuous Legal enhance the IG capacity to efficiently Education/training for all prosecutors and and effectively investigate and prosecute investigators to keep up to date with new corruption cases and strengthening methods of investigation and prosecution mechanisms to detect and prevent of corruption. corruption in an equitable manner.

That Government appoints and deploys b) Investigating maladministration and more judges to the Court of Appeal since injustice in public office, enhancing it handles all Constitutional Matters as well the capacity of MDALGs to identify and as any other civil, criminal and election resolve underlying drivers of complaints appeals. Also more judicial officers should at source and using the systems be deployed at the Anti-Corruption Division approach to proactively identify and to increase efficiency and fasten disposal of address high risk areas in governance. cases. Corruption cases cannot be rushed and they involve a lot of documentation. c) Increasing compliance with Leadership Code of Conduct Act by improving Strengthen public awareness programs capacity to verify declarations, increase to prevent corruption and enhance plea capacity to investigate and prosecute bargain. breaches of the Leadership Code of Conduct and rolling out E-system (IG- The Directorate of Ethics and Integrity ODS) for declarations. should initiate the amendment of the Leadership Code Act to address the lop holes d) Strengthen IG’s brand and its public that arose from its recent amendment. education, training and awareness interventions to enlist public support for All Accounting Officers for Ministries preventing and combating corruption. Departments Agencies and Local Governments should ensure that public e) Increase Monitoring and Inspection information and records are always updated of development programmes by which will enable accuracy of data and undertaking continuous Monitoring/ obtaining of credible information. inspection of major Government Development Programmes such 7.3 Future Plans as NUSAF, DDEG, DRDIP, and any other priority programe initiated by The IG will focus its efforts on: (i) Improving Government. efficiency and effectiveness in preventing, detecting and eliminating corruption; (ii) f) Strengthen Internal Capacity to build an Leveraging the Ombudsman role to embed Ethical & Performance Driven Culture adherence to the rule of law, efficiency, by conducting team building events, natural justice and good governance in mentorship sessions and supervision public administration; (iii) Strengthening and management trainings. the enforcement of the Leadership Code g) Strengthen organizational effectiveness of Conduct and (iv) Enhancing public and efficiency by aligning strategy, awareness about the IG mandate and resources, processes and infrastructure strengthening strategic partnerships. through implementing the outcome Specifically, the IG has set out to achieve of Organizational Development the following outputs: Assessment, participatory planning, a) Investigating and prosecuting cases budgeting and prioritize resources of grand/high profile/syndicated and towards the achievement of the IG other corruption, establishing and mandate. implementing an improved complaints management system which will

BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JANUARY – JUNE 2020) 43 APPENDIX A STATISTICS

44 BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JANUARY – JUNE 2020) Table 4: Number of Complaints received during the period January – June 2020

MONTH MALE FEMALE ANONYMOUS GROUP Total 105 13 28 1 JAN 147 79 18 12 4 FEB 113 73 17 25 4 MAR 119 APRIL 22 9 3 0 34 98 9 16 4 MAY 127 85 13 29 2 JUN 129 Total 462 79 113 15 669

Figure 1: Complaints received during the period January – June 2020

The number of cases registered were lowest in April (only 34) due to the lockdown caused by COVID 19 Pandemic

BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JANUARY – JUNE 2020) 45 Figure 2: Complaints received during the period January – June 2020 Comparison of the cases received during the period July – December 2019 and January – June 2020

Table 5: Number of Cases sanctioned for investigations during the period January – June 2020

Office Corruption Ombudsman Leadership code Total Headquarters 34 33 3 70 Mbale 19 16 0 35 Lira 16 8 0 24 Soroti 11 17 0 28 Fort Portal 29 12 0 41 Mukono 29 10 0 39 Kampala 24 15 0 39 Moroto 22 5 0 27 Hoima 12 3 0 15 Moyo 9 4 0 13 Kabale 23 13 0 36 Mbarara 33 10 0 43 Arua 13 6 0 19 Jinja 20 11 0 31 Tororo 19 13 0 32 Gulu 15 10 0 25 Masaka 13 6 0 19 341 192 3 536

Note: The Directorate of Leadership Code initiated 25 investigations into the breach of the code and are not inclusive in the above table

46 BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JANUARY – JUNE 2020) Table 6: Nature of Cases investigated and completed during the period January – June 2020

Nature of Case Number Percentage Corruption Cases Abuse of office 157 27.7% Forgery & uttering of false documents 25 4.4% Embezzlement 47 8.3% Bribery 8 1.4% Misappropriation of funds 45 8.0% False Accounting 13 2.3% False Claims 8 1.4% Uttering false documents 13 2.3% Extortion 7 1.2% Causing financial loss 44 7.8% Nepotism 1 0.2% Sub Total 368 65.0% Ombudsman Cases Mismanagement 27 4.8% Employment Disputes 38 6.7% Non payment of salaries and other benefits 83 14.7% Abuse of authority 6 1.1% Delay of service delivery 13 2.3% Victimization 11 1.9% Others 20 3.5% Sub Total 198 35.0% Total 566 100.0%

Figure 3: Comparison of the cases investigated and completed during the period and July – December 2019 and January – June 2020

BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JANUARY – JUNE 2020) 47 Table 7: Departments/ Institutions complained against during the period January – June 2020

S/N Institution/Department No. of Percentage complaints 1. District Local Government 142 21.2% 2. Several (More Than One In A Complaint) 114 17.0% 3. Individuals/Public Officials 90 13.5% 4. Uganda Police 70 10.5% 5. Municipal and Town Councils 26 3.9% 6. Judiciary 18 2.7% 7. Ministry of public service 13 1.9% 8. Head teaches, Primary And Secondary Schools 11 1.6% 9. Ministry of Education 11 1.6% 10. Ministry of Defense 10 1.5% 11. District Service Commission 9 1.3% 12. Ministry of finance 9 1.3% 13. Electoral Commission 8 1.2% 14. Ministry of Health 8 1.2% 15. KCCA 7 1.0% 16. Ministry of internal affairs 7 1.0% 17. Ministry of lands 7 1.0% 18. Office Of The President 7 1.0% 19. Universities And Tertiary Institutions 7 1.0% 20. Uganda National Roads Authority 6 0.9% 21. Directorate Of Public Prosecution Office 5 0.7% 22. Ministry of Agriculture 5 0.7% 23. Ministry of works and Transport 5 0.7% 24. Rural Electrification Agency 5 0.7% 25. Banks/Financial institutions 4 0.6% 26. Office of the Prime Minister 4 0.6% 27. Private Organizations 4 0.6% 28. Uganda Prisons 4 0.6% 29. Uganda Revenue Authority 4 0.6% 30. Administrator General’s office 3 0.4% 31. District Administration 3 0.4% 32. Ministry of water and environment 3 0.4% 33. Parliament Of Uganda 3 0.4% 34. Sub counties 3 0.4% 35. Health Centers 2 0.3% 36. Health Service Commission 2 0.3% 37. Inspectorate Of Government 2 0.3% 38. Ministry of energy and mineral development 2 0.3% 39. NAADS 2 0.3% 40. National environment Management Authority 2 0.3% 41. Public Service Commission 2 0.3% 42. Civil Aviation Authority 1 0.1% 43. Diary Development Authority 1 0.1% 44. Auditor General’s Office 1 0.1% 45. Electricity Regulatory Authority 1 0.1%

48 BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JANUARY – JUNE 2020) S/N Institution/Department No. of Percentage complaints 46. Internal Security Organization 1 0.1% 47. Ministry of Gender 1 0.1% 48. Ministry of Tourism 1 0.1% 49. Ministry of Trade 1 0.1% 50. National council for Higher Education 1 0.1% 51. National medical stores 1 0.1% 52. NIRA 1 0.1% 53. NSSF 1 0.1% 54. Posta Uganda 1 0.1% 55. Uganda Electricity Generation Company Limited 1 0.1% 56. Uganda Broadcasting Corporation 1 0.1% 57. Uganda Communications Commission 1 0.1% 58. Uganda Industrial Research Institute 1 0.1% 59. Uganda Registration Services Bureau 1 0.1% 60. Uganda National Bureau Of Standards 1 0.1% 61. Uganda Retirements Benefits Regulatory 1 0.1% Authority Total 669 100.0%

Table 8: Complaints received according to Districts January – June 2020

S/N District Number of Percent- S/N District Number of Percent- complaints age complaints age

1. Kampala 112 16.7% 22. Ntungamo 8 1.2% 2. Wakiso 28 4.2% 23. Mbarara 8 1.2% 3. Mbale 18 2.7% 24. Moyo 7 1.0% 4. Kabale 18 2.7% 25. Ntoroko 7 1.0% 5. Jinja 13 1.9% 26. Masaka 7 1.0% 6. Kole 12 1.8% 27. Kasese 6 0.9% 7. Arua 12 1.8% 28. Kween 6 0.9% 8. Nakapiripirit 12 1.8% 29. Kayunga 6 0.9% 9. Kabarole 11 1.6% 30. Hoima 6 0.9% 10. Tororo 11 1.6% 31. Kamuli 6 0.9% 11. Manafwa 11 1.6% 32. Rubanda 6 0.9% 12. Mukono 11 1.6% 33. Bulambuli 6 0.9% 13. Bundibugyo 10 1.5% 34. Kanungu 5 0.7% 14. Kapchorwa 10 1.5% 35. Ibanda 5 0.7% 15. Rukiga 10 1.5% 36. Ugweri 5 0.7% 16. Luweero 10 1.5% 37. Busia 5 0.7% 17. Bududa 9 1.3% 38. Amuru 5 0.7% 18. Buikwe 9 1.3% 39. Kaliro 5 0.7% 19. Soroti 9 1.3% 40. Kamwenge 5 0.7% 20. Gulu 8 1.2% 41. Kyenjojo 5 0.7% 21. Isingiro 8 1.2% 42. Kiruhura 5 0.7%

BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JANUARY – JUNE 2020) 49 S/N District Number of Percent- S/N District Number of Percent- complaints age complaints age

43. Mityana 5 0.7% 84 Apac 2 0.3% 44. Kumi 5 0.7% 85 Mitooma 2 0.3% 45. Moroto 4 0.6% 86 Mpigi 2 0.3% 46. Amuria 4 0.6% 87 Serere 2 0.3% 47. Bushenyi 4 0.6% 88 Ssembabule 2 0.3% 48. Koboko 4 0.6% 89 Luuka 2 0.3% 49. Agago 4 0.6% 90 Kiboga 2 0.3% 50. Bunyangabu 4 0.6% 91 Yumbe 2 0.3% 51. Kibaale 4 0.6% 92 Kwania 2 0.3% 52. Pallisa 4 0.6% 93 Alebtong 2 0.3% 53. Kaberamaido 4 0.6% 94 Kyegegwa 2 0.3% 54. Iganga 4 0.6% 95 Buliisa 2 0.3% 55. Oyam 4 0.6% 96 Ngora 2 0.3% 56. Lira 4 0.6% 97 Rukungiri 2 0.3% 57. Sheema 4 0.6% 98 Dokolo 2 0.3% 58. Buyende 4 0.6% 99 Masindi 2 0.3% 59. Kotido 3 0.4% 100 Amudat 1 0.1% 60. Kaabong 3 0.4% 101 Buvuma 1 0.1% 61. Omoro 3 0.4% 102 Kalangala 1 0.1% 62 Nwoya 3 0.4% 103 Rakai 1 0.1% 63 Sironko 3 0.4% 104 Adjumani 1 0.1% 64 Bukoman- 105 Kitagwenda 1 0.1% simbi 3 0.4% 106 Gomba 1 0.1% 65 Obongi 3 0.4% 107 Butaleja 1 0.1% 66 Katakwi 3 0.4% 108 Maracha 1 0.1% 67 Pader 3 0.4% 109 Bugiri 1 0.1% 68 Lyantonde 3 0.4% 110 Kiryandongo 1 0.1% 69 Butebo 3 0.4% 111 Rwampara 1 0.1% 70 Zombo 3 0.4% 112 Kazo 1 0.1% 71 Lwengo 3 0.4% 113 Kisoro 1 0.1% 72 Kakumiro 3 0.4% 114 Bukwo 1 0.1% 73 Kalungu 3 0.4% 115 Butambala 1 0.1% 74 KIKUUBE 3 0.4% 116 Lamwo 1 0.1% 75 Budaka 3 0.4% 117 Kyotera 1 0.1% 76 Buhweju 3 0.4% 118 Kitgum 1 0.1% 77 Namisindwa 3 0.4% 119 Otuke 1 0.1% 78 Pakwach 3 0.4% 120 Nakasongola 1 0.1% 79 Namayingo 3 0.4% 121 Nakaseke 1 0.1% 80 Nebbi 2 0.3% 122 Kibuku 1 0.1% 81 Namutumba 2 0.3% 123 Kassanda 1 0.1% 82 Abim 2 0.3% Total 669 100.0% 83 Napak 2 0.3%

50 BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JANUARY – JUNE 2020) APPENDIX B ARRESTS

BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JANUARY – JUNE 2020) 51 Table 9: Arrests Effected January – June 2020

S/n Name of suspect Offence/Amount Ref No 01 Fred Kiwanuka Money Laundering C/S 3 (b), (c), 116 HQT/CO/34/2019 Settlement Commander and 136 (1) (a) Rwamwanja Refugee Corruption C/S 2(h) and 26 Settlement Abuse of office C/S 11(1) and (2) of the ACA

02 Menya David Omara Diversion of Public Resources C/S MRT/04/01/2018 Senior Accounts 6 and 26(1) and Embezzlement C/S Assistant- Abim DLG 19(a)(i), (ii) and (iii)

03 Okello A Charles Failure to provide information HQT/68/06/18 University Secretary Kyambogo University

04 Joseph Elyetu, Embezzlement C/S 19 LIR/02/04/2015 Retired Head Teacher Causing Financial loss c/s 20(1) of Tabor S.S Soroti the ACA, 2009

05 Abraham Katwanga Embezzlement C/s 19 (a),(i), (ii)&(iii) HQT/53/02019 Head Teacher Nadunget Secondary School Formerly Karamba Secondary School Kasese 06 Mathew Tumushabe Embezzlement c/s 12 and Causing HQT/75/01/2018 Atwiine Financial Loss C/s 20(i) of the Anti- Town Clerk Kamwenge Corruption Act TC Local Government

07 Eliphaz Mugenyi Causing financial loss c/s 20 and FPT/06/12/2015 Former Head Teac abuse of office c/s 11 of the ACA teacher, Kisuuba Primary School 08 Henry Drichi- Chief Bribery of a Public Officer MOY/01/03/2020 Finance Officer- Maracha DLA

52 BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JANUARY – JUNE 2020) APPENDIX C PROSECUTIONS

BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JANUARY – JUNE 2020) 53 TABLE 10: SUMMARY OF CONCLUDED CASES DURING THE PERIOD OF JANUARY TO JUNE 2020

S/N NAME OF COURT OFFENCE OUTCOME ACCUSED REFERENCE COMMITTED NUMBER

1 Mugasha Cliff HCT-00-AC-CO- Money Conviction Kabunga, 125/2019 laundering, through plea bargain Information Embezzlement, A1 pleaded guilty to Technology False Accounting Counts II, IV and V Assistant, while IG withdrew Arua Desk, charges on counts I Office of the and III, he paid a total Prime Minister fine of UGX 10,000,000.

He was also ordered to refund UGX 163,956,960 within 12 months. He has so far refunded 10% of the funds in issue. He further deposited a certificate of title for land in Buwate as security for the payment.

2 Nabuyaka HCT‐00‐AC‐ Embezzlement, Through plea bargain, Balaam, Senior SC‐00-94/2019 Causing Financial accused person Procurement Loss, pleaded guilty to Officer/Head False Accounting Counts I (CFL) & IV Procurement and by a public (Embezzlement) Disposal Unit, official in exchange for a Ministry of Local withdrawal on Counts II, Government III and V.

He was sentenced to a fine of UGX 2,500,000 on count I or 12 months imprisonment and he was sentenced to a fine of UGX 1,500,000 on count IV or 12 months imprisonment. He was further ordered to refund UGX 38,160,000 within 6 months.

54 BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JANUARY – JUNE 2020) S/N NAME OF COURT OFFENCE OUTCOME ACCUSED REFERENCE COMMITTED NUMBER

3 No. 21199 D/DPC HCT‐00‐AC‐ Soliciting Conviction Amos Okiria Peter, SC‐00-44/2017 and receiving The culprit was Police Detective of gratification and sentenced to a Kayonza Central Abuse of office total fine of UGX Police Station, 7,000,000 or 3 years . imprisonment. 4 Nuuhu Kazibwe, HCT‐00‐AC‐ Abuse of office Conviction Nursing Assistant SC‐00-50/2020 and Theft Sentenced to 6 months Bufunda HC III, imprisonment on Ibanda. charges of theft and a fine of 3,000,000 for Abuse of office. 5 John Baptist HCT-00-AC-CO- Abuse of Office, Conviction Mubiru, Senior 47/2018 Embezzlement The culprit was Assistant Town sentenced to a total Clerk, Najjembe fine of UGX 8,100,000 or Division. 2 years imprisonment. He was further ordered to refund UGX 31,864,400 within a period of a year. 6 Bagarukayo COA-00-CR-CN- Embezzlement Conviction upheld Charles, Computer 80/2013 and corruption The culprit was ordered Supervisor, to serve his sentence of Ministry of 3 years imprisonment Finance. and refund UGX 38,000,000.

7 Alex Friday, HCT-00-AC-CO- Corruption Conviction Probation and 0065/2019 Solicitation He was sentenced Welfare Officer, and receipt of to a total fine of UGX Kyankwanzi gratification 100,000 or 1 year District Local impriosonment in Government. default. 8 Atai Hellen COA- Embezzlement, Conviction and Doreen, former CA-00-180/2015 Causing Financial sentence upheld as CFO, Amuria loss and False Appeal was dismissed. District accounting, The Trial Court had Abuse of office ordered Ms. Atai to refund the UGX 22,500,000 on top of serving a prison sentence. She had served the jail time but not refunded the money in issue. The IG Asset Recovery Department is pursing recovery.

BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JANUARY – JUNE 2020) 55 S/N NAME OF COURT OFFENCE OUTCOME ACCUSED REFERENCE COMMITTED NUMBER

9 Dr. Eumu, former COA-CA- 00- Embezzlement, Conviction and DHO Amuria 182/2015 Causing Financial sentence upheld as District and Atai loss and False Appeal was dismissed. Hellen Doreen, accounting, The Trial Court had former CFO Abuse of office ordered Dr.Eumu and Amuria District. Ms Atai to refund the UGX 43,500,000 on top of serving prison sentences. Atai had served the jail time but not refunded the money in issue,while Dr Eumu had not served jail time. The IG Asset Recovery Department is pursing recovery. 10 Rose Ochom, HCT-00-AC-CO Abuse of office A1 convicted on charge former CAO Kumi, 0137/2014 and Causing of Abuse of Office and Johnson Opolot, Financial loss sentenced to a total former Assistant fine of UGX 3M or 3 CAO, Charles years imprisonment in Okalebo, former lieu. Principal Accounts The rest were acquitted Assistant, Amos on charges of Causing Stanley Omongot, Financial loss. former Internal Auditor. 11 Akuta Olupot and COA No. 62 & Embezzlement, Conviction upheld by Kayongo Male, 63- /2013 Causing Financial Court of Appeal. Chief Finance loss Officer, Kiboga Abuse of office District. 12 Senyonjo Noah COA No.75/2018 Corruptly Conviction upheld by Nakiwafu, soliciting for Court of Appeal. Senior Lands and receiving Management gratification Officer, Buikwe. 13 Butamanya HCT-00-CN- Corruption: Conviction upheld by Moses, Court 14/2019 soliciting for High Court. Clerk, Kayunga and receiving Magistrate’s gratification Court.

14 Namiiro Stella, HCT-AC- Abuse of office Conviction upheld by Principal Land CN-0016/2019 and Conflict of High Court. Officer, Ministry of interest Lands.

56 BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JANUARY – JUNE 2020) S/N NAME OF COURT OFFENCE OUTCOME ACCUSED REFERENCE COMMITTED NUMBER

15 A1 Isa Gumonye HCT-00-AC-CO- Embezzlement, Case against A3 A2 Prossy 0124/2019 Abuse of Office, withdrawn, he will be Nampijja Conspiracy to called as a witness. A3 Mbala Ronald, defraud Assistant Commissioner for Urban Administration, Principal Urban Officer and Senior Urban Officer, Ministry of Local Government Respectively. 16 Harold Wejuli HCT‐00‐CN- Embezzlement, Withdrawn and Chimulwa 27/2019 Diversion of Wycliff, Town Public Resources, Clerk, Kumi Uttering False and Principal documents Accountant. 17 Robert HCT-00-AC-CO Embezzzlement Withdrawn Nuwamanya, 0124/2019 Funds were refunded Town Clerk, and complainant lost Ishongororo Town Council, Ibanda interest. District.

Ali Mpeke, Local Council III Chairperson, Ishongororo Town Council, .

Ezra Nimusiima, Senior Treasurer, Ishongororo Town Council, Ibanda District.

18 Ssendege Baker, HCT-00-AC-CO- Causing Withdrawan due to new Town Treasurer, 0127/2019 Financial Loss, developments on the Kasangati Town Embezzlement, file which weakened Council, Wakiso False Accounting the prosecution case. District.

19 Kalungi Robert, COA-CR- CN- Corruption: Acquitted on Appeal Principal 88/2016 Solicitation before Court of Appeal. Inspectorate and receipt of Officer, gratification. Inspectorate of Government

BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JANUARY – JUNE 2020) 57 S/N NAME OF COURT OFFENCE OUTCOME ACCUSED REFERENCE COMMITTED NUMBER

20 Nanjobe HCT-00-AC-CO- Embezzlement, Aquittal Florence, Cashier, 0106/2016 Abuse of office, An appeal was filed in National False Accounting the matter by IG. Curriculum by a public Development official. Center, Kyambogo

21 Kakonge Umar Vs COA- Corruption: Giv- Acquittal UG CA-00-0099- ing gratification 2018 to an IG Officer and Abuse of Office.

22 Hon. Bug Rd Cr Case Giving false Acquittal Ntabazi No. 588/2018 information to Harriet, former the Inspectorate Member of of Government. Parliament, Uttering a false Bundibugyo document.

23 Elly Piwang & anor HCT‐00‐AC‐SC- Causing Financial Acquittal A1 CAO and A2 0022/2016 Loss, False CFO Accounting and Uttering False documents

TABLE 11: ON-GOING PROSECUTION/PENDING CASES AS AT 30TH JUNE 2019

S/N NAME OF ACCUSED COURT OFFENCE COMMITTED REFERENCE NUMBER

1 Eliphaz Mugenyi, former HM HCT-ACD-00- 1. Causing Financial Loss Kisuba P/S, Bundibugyo 038/2020 2. Abuse of office (New)

2 Damba Joel and Moses HCT-ACD-00- 1. Loss of public property Kaliisa, Principal Township 023/2020 2. Abuse of office and Officer, Kalungu and 3. Conspiracy to defraud Businessman (New)

3 Menya David Omara, Senior HCT-ACD-00- 1. Diversion of Public Accounts Assistant, Abim 09/2020 Resources District Local Government 2. Embezzlement (New)

58 BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JANUARY – JUNE 2020) S/N NAME OF ACCUSED COURT OFFENCE COMMITTED REFERENCE NUMBER

4 A1 Robert Baryamwesigwa, HCT-00-AC-CO- 1. Money Laundering Settlement Commandant, Bidi 05/2020 2. Corruption C/S 2(h) Refugee Camp, Office of the 3. Abuse of Office (New) Prime Minister.

A2 Fred Kiwanuka, Settlement Commandant on mission to Bidi Refugee Camp, Office of the Prime Minister

5 Abraham Katwanga, former HCT-00-AC-CO- Embezzlement (New) Head teacher, Karambi SSS, 0021/2020 Bundibugyo.

6 Elyetu Joseph, Head Teacher, HCT-00-AC-CO- 1. Embezzlement Tubur Senior Secondary 015/2020 2. Causing Financial Loss School, Soroti. (New) 7 Mathew Tumushabe Atwine, HCT-00-AC-CO- 1. Embezzlement former Town Clerk, Kamwenge 0026/2020 2. Causing Financial Loss (New) 8 Omondi Walter Wolver, Senior HCT-ACD-00- Embezzlement Settlement Officer, Office of 162/2019 the Prime Minister

9 Ssebuliba William Kayongo, 0141/2019 Offering gratification to IG Masulita Municipal Education officer Officer,

10 Iga John Marie, former 0139/2019 1. Embezzlement in the Accountant, Ministry of Local alternative Government 2. Causing financial loss 3. Abuse of office 11 Dr. Rose Nassali Lukwago, HCT-00-AC-CO- 1. Causing financial loss Secretary Judicial Service 0107/2019 2. Abuse of office Commission Dr. S Opio Okiror, Commissioner Health Services Jaffer Kawooya, Internal Auditor, Ministry of Public Service Cuthbert Kagabo, Deputy Director, AH Consulting Ltd.

BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JANUARY – JUNE 2020) 59 S/N NAME OF ACCUSED COURT OFFENCE COMMITTED REFERENCE NUMBER

12 Katongole Umar, Principal HCT-00-AC-CO- 1. Illicit Enrichment Engineer, Ministry of Works 092/2019 2. Money Laundering and Hawa Bitone Ssengendo, Community Development Officer,

13 Andrew Kaweesi, Senior Town HCT-00-AC-CO- Abuse of office Engineer, Kayunga Town 100/2019 Council

14 A1 Henry Drichi, Assitant HCT-00-AC-CO- 1. Embezzlement Engineering Officer, Adjumani 148/2016 2. False Accounting by a public official A2 Davidson Alua, Senior Accounts Assistant, Adjumani

15 Joseph Kinei, Sub-County HCT-00-AC-CO- 1. Diversion of public Chief, Lopeei County, Napak 0106/2019 Resources District 2. Causing Financial Loss 3. Embezzlement

16 Byanguye Moses, Senior HCT-00-AC-CO- 1. Causing Financial Loss Inspector, Ministry of Local 054/2019 2. Embezzlement Government 3. False accounting by public officer

17 Abdalla Kasigwa, Principal HCT-00-AC-CO- 1. Causing Financial Loss Urban Inspector, Ministry of 0119/2019 2. Embezzlement Local Government 3. False accounting by public officer

18 Byarugaba Medard, Ag. HCT-00-AC-CO 1. Abuse of office District Education Officer, 0120/2019 2. Embezzlement 3. False accounting by public officer Byarutinda Anne, Ag. 4. Conspiracy to defraud District Inspector of Schools, Lyantonde District

Businge Chris, Accounts Assistant, Lyantonde District

19 Ankunzire Frank, Senior HCT-00-AC-CO- 1. Abuse of office Assistant Engineering Officer, 122/2019 2. Embezzlement Ntungamo 3. Corruptly procuring a tender

60 BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JANUARY – JUNE 2020) S/N NAME OF ACCUSED COURT OFFENCE COMMITTED REFERENCE NUMBER

20 Moses Oketcho, Court Clerk, HCT-00-AC-CO- Corruption: Tororo Chief Magistrate’s 126/2019 Solicitation and receipt of Court gratification

21 A1 Mutabwire Patrick, HCT-00-AC-CO- 1. Diversion of Public Ag. Permanent Secretary, 099/2017 Resources Ministry of Local Government 2. Embezzlement 3. Abuse of Office A2 Wasolo Alfred, former 4. Causing Financial Loss Principal Accountant, Ministry 5. False Accounting of Local Government 6. Corruption

A3 Ali Atabua, Senior Accountant, Ministry of Local Government

A4 Turyahabwe Wilberforce, Principal Systems Analyst, Ministry of Local Government

A5 Wammwa Jackson, Senior Systems Analyst, Ministry of Local Government

22 Benon Chally Twinomujuni, HCT-00-AC-CO- 1. Embezzlement Head teacher, Mbarara High 005/2019 2. Abuse of office School 3. Causing Financial

Michael Namara, Bursar, Mbarara High School

23 George William Omuge, HCT-00-AC-CO- 1. Embezzlement Retired Chief Administrative 0015/2019 2. Abuse of office Officer, 3. Causing Financial Odada John, Chief Finance Officer, Dokolo District

24 Godfrey Mutenyo, Senior HCT-00-AC-CO- Corruption: Assistant Secretary, Mbale 0043/2019 1. Solicitation and receipt District Local Government of gratification

Mary Kakai, Cartographer, 2. Abuse of office Local Government 25 Rwekumisa Simon, Assistant HCT-00-AC-CO- 1. Causing Financial Loss Chief Administrative Officer, 0054/2019 2. False Accounting Kabarole 3. Embezzlement 4. Abuse of office

BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JANUARY – JUNE 2020) 61 S/N NAME OF ACCUSED COURT OFFENCE COMMITTED REFERENCE NUMBER

26 Rogers Bijule, Court Clerk, HCT-00-AC-CO Corruption Mukono High Court 0061/2019

27 Kijambu Gerald and Anor, HCT-00-AC-CO- Causing Financial Loss Drivers, Ministry of Health 0057/2019

28 Mugumya Albert Jethro, HCT-00-AC-CO- 1. Causing Financial Loss Under Secretary, Uganda Land 0064/2019 2. Abuse of office Commission

Moses John Magala, Senior Government Valuer, Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development

Jeremiah Twinomugisha, Internal Auditor, Ministry of Health, Uganda Land Commission

29 Dr. Joseph Batume, Wakiso HCT-00-AC-CO- 1. Abuse of office District Surveyor 0083/2019 2. Causing Financial Loss 3. Theft Hussein Mugumya, Resident of Wakiso Richard Ssempagala, Resident of Wakiso Mohamed Kamoga, Ahmed Enterpriser Limited, Kampala District

30 Titus Muhofah, Senior Disaster HCT-00-AC-CO- 1. Causing Financial Loss Management Officer, Office of 0087/2019 2. Embezzlement Prime Minister 3. False Accounting 31 A2 No. 59417 D/C Eyotia Ben, HCT-00-AC-CO- Corruption; Solicitation Police Officer, Wandegeya 0072/2018 for gratification of UGX Police Station 1,000,000 and receipt of UGX 500,000

32 Danson Tayebwa and HCT-00-AC-CO- 1. Abuse of office Sseruyange Ramadhan, 0077/2018 2. Causing Financial Loss Assistant Engineering Officer 3. Forgery and Senior Community Development Officer of Ssembabule District respectively

62 BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JANUARY – JUNE 2020) S/N NAME OF ACCUSED COURT OFFENCE COMMITTED REFERENCE NUMBER

33 No. 40372 Cpl Sam Buganda Road 1. Uttering False Omara alias John Bosco Okii, CR Documents Police Officer, Forensic Service Case No. 2. Personation Department, Uganda Police 1147/2018 Force

34 Ssebunya Denis, HCT-00-AC-CO- 1. Causing Financial Loss Tom Kwezi and 2 others, Chief 0029/2018 2. Abuse of office Administrative Officer, Koboko, 3. Forgery Accountant Mubende DLG, Peasant Farmer

35 No. 30461 D/Sgt Ochayotoo HCT-00-AC-CO- Corruption: Gerald Omona, O/C CIID 005/2018 1. Soliciting and receiving Kalongo Police Station gratification 2. Abuse of office

36 Florence Nattu, Principal HCT-00-AC-CO- 1. Abuse of Office Human Resource Officer, 0048/2018 2. Corruption Kayunga District 3. Causing Financial Loss

37 Moses Kisembo Bahemuka HCT-00-AC-CO- 1. Abuse of office Abdonson Paul Owino and 0004/2018 2. Causing Financial loss Meeme Tiko Kasifa, Deputy CAO Mityana, former Ag. CAO, CFO and Accounts Assistant, Local Government.

38 Francis Lokiru, Chairperson LC MOR- 1. Theft III, Nakapiripirit Town Council CR-157/2018 2. Conspiracy to defraud

A2 Emmanuel Achuka, Health Assistant, Nakapiripirit DLG

A3 Rachael Nangiro, Resident of Nakapiripirit Town Council

39 Jimmy Patty Odera & Anor, HCT‐00‐AC‐SC- 1. Abuse of office District Engineer, Amuru 0006/2016 2. Causing financial loss district and 3. Issuing False certificate Robert Ojok, District works of completion of works Supervisor,

BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JANUARY – JUNE 2020) 63 S/N NAME OF ACCUSED COURT OFFENCE COMMITTED REFERENCE NUMBER

40 Geoffrey Kazinda, Principal HCT‐00‐AC‐SC- Illicit enrichment Accountant, Office of Prime 0059/2016 Minister

41 Alex Katikiro, District Lands HCT‐00‐AC‐SC- Abuse of office Officer, Kasese 0033/2016

42 A.1 Murisho Shafi, HCT-00-AC-CO- 1. Corruption Chairperson Area Land 00096/2016 2. Abuse of office Committee, Jinja Central 3. Uttering false A2. Kironde Godfrey, Member documents Area Land Committee, Jinja 4. Influence peddling Central 5. Obtaining registration by A3. Sowale Abedi, Member, false pretenses Area Land Committee, Jinja Central 6. Conspiracy to defraud

A4. Sam S. Male M/a aged 70 years, Ag. Executive Secretary, Departed Asians Property Custodian Board Committee, Kampala

A5. Nnume Edward M/a aged 35 years, Secretary, Land Board

A6. Kalisa Kalangwa Moses alias, Nantambala Joyce, Businessman, Kayunga

A7. Nabuuma Janat, Senior Registrar of Titles, Ministry of Lands , Housing and Urban Development, Kampala

64 BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JANUARY – JUNE 2020) S/N NAME OF ACCUSED COURT OFFENCE COMMITTED REFERENCE NUMBER

43 A1 Ojok James, Ag. Town HCT-00-AC-CO- 1. Abuse of Office Engineer, 089/2016 2. Causing Financial Loss Local Government 3. Neglect of duty A2 Lokong Daniel, Senior Engineer, Kaabong District 4. Theft Local Government

A3 Gertrude Naibok, Company Director, Natumurai Enterprises in Kaboong District

44 Cpl Wilfred Odama, Police HCT-00-AC-CO- Soliciting and receiving Officer attached to Arua 0099/2016 gratification Central Police Station

45 Peter Wathum and Wilson HCT-00-AC-CO- 1. Causing Financial Loss Negohe, Geological Assistant 148/2016 2. Abuse of Office and Watchman, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development

46 No. 2340 Geoffrey Leo Ogwok, HCT‐00‐AC‐CO‐ 1. Soliciting and receiving Police Officer 0042/2017 gratification and 2. Abuse of office

47 David Omika and Pauline HCT-00-AC-CO- 1. Abuse of office Achola, District Labour Officer, 0106/2018 2. Causing Financial Loss and Secretary Contracts Committee

48 Wilfred Nsubuga, Statistician HCT-00-AC- 1. Abuse of office Commission of Inquiry in CO-0089/2018 2. Corruption the Effectiveness of law, Policies and Processes of Land Acquisition, Land Administration, Land Management and Land Registration in Uganda

BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JANUARY – JUNE 2020) 65 S/N NAME OF ACCUSED COURT OFFENCE COMMITTED REFERENCE NUMBER

49 No. 34483 Cpl Ocen Maxwell, HCT-00-AC-CO- Corruption (solicitation and OC CIID, Alebtong Police Receipt of gratification) 087/2018 Station

50 Michael Onono, Ag. District HCT-00-AC- Causing Financial Loss Engineer, CO-0066-2018 Embezzlement Local Government Abuse of Office

51 Isa Gumonye and Prossy HCT-00-AC- Embezzlement Nampijja, Assistant CO-0089-2019 Abuse of Office Commissioner for Urban Conspiracy to defraud Administration and Principal Urban Officer, Ministry of Local Government

52 A1 Kakonge Umar, Senior HCT-00-AC-CO 1. Embezzlement Assistant Secretary, Buikwe 104-2016 2. Causing Financial Loss DLG 3. False accounting by a A2 Nsubuga Collins, Senior public official Accounts Assistant, Buikwe 4. Uttering false DLG documents

A3 Nabwire Amina, Manager, 5. Conspiracy to commit a Time Service Station, Lugazi misdemeanor

53 A2. Saverinus Bayendeza, HCT-00-AC-CO 1. Corruption Community Development 0134/2019 2. Solicitation, receipt and Officer giving of bribe during job recruitment at A4 Sarah Kiconco, Community Mitooma DLG Development Officer, All of Mitooma DLG

54 Patrick Obwoya, District HCT-00-AC-CO- Misuse of Government Engineer /2019 property Michael Otim 55 Atim Joel, Senior Inspector, HCT-00-AC-CO- 1. Embezzlement Ministry of Local Government 0146/2019 2. Causing Financial Loss 3. False accounting by a public official

66 BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JANUARY – JUNE 2020) Table 12: PENDING CRIMINAL APPEALS AS AT 30TH JUNE 2020

S/N NAME OF NAME OF OUTCOME COURT OFFENCE APPELLANT RESPONDENT OF THE REFERENCE COMMITTED PREVIOUS NUMBER TRIAL 1. UG Bob Mudduse, Acquittal HCT-AC- 1. Embezzlement Senior Town CN-0015/2019 2. Abuse of Office Agent, Lugazi MC

2. UG Kinene Acquittal HCT-AC-00- 1. Corruption Mohamed CN-17/2019 2. Bribing an IG and Kibahwire officer Annet, Head Teacher and School Bursar, Kitebi SSS, Wakiso District

1. UG Katusabe Acquittal HCT-AC- 1. Abuse of office Rawlings CN-00/2019 2. Forgery 3. Giving false information to IG officer

1. Mbonekyeirwe UG Conviction COA-Cr 1. Corruption Tobius Appeal No. 2. Solicitation 485/2016 and receipt of a bribe

2. Afaro Gilbert, UG Conviction ACD-Cr 1. Obtaining a resident Appeal no 115/ goods by false of Seme A, 2017 pretenses Buhasaba 2. Conspiracy to Parish, Buhehe defraud Sub-County, 3. Uttering false Busia documents

3. Wanyaka Uganda Conviction Supreme Embezzlement, Samuel Huxley, Court Abuse of Office former Director and False Budget Office, Accounting by Parliament of Public Officer Uganda

4. Waidha Okuku Uganda (IG) Conviction COA-00-CR- Corruptly Stephen of lower CN-250/2011 Soliciting for court upheld, and receiving Waidha filed a gratification second Appeal.

BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JANUARY – JUNE 2020) 67 S/N NAME OF NAME OF OUTCOME COURT OFFENCE APPELLANT RESPONDENT OF THE REFERENCE COMMITTED PREVIOUS NUMBER TRIAL 5. Chemisto A. Uganda(IG) Appeal against Supreme Embezzlement M, Sammy conviction and Court app Nelson, Swami sentence No. /2018 Martin, Town Clerk and Town Treasurers 6. Uganda Lulu Francis Appeal against ACD-Cr– Abuse of Office Selle, former acquittal Appeal Head Teacher No. 0032/2015 of Allere Secondary School, 7. Uganda Balyebulya Kaija Appeal against Bundibugyo Uttering False Richard acquittal documents Cr Case No. 267/2014 8. Uganda Muwonge Appeal against ACD-Cr-Ap Causing financial Andrew, acquittal No. 0034/2015 loss and Abuse of Secretary, office Eflance Kiwanuka, Ag. Secretary David Ssalongo Kanakulya, Head of Finance, Sebbunya Herbert, Internal Auditor, Suzan Wanume, Senior Assistant Electoral Officer and Aida Nankumba, Assistant Electoral Officer all former employees of the Uganda Electoral Commission.

9. Uganda Phillip Etukoit Appeal against Cr App Causing financial acquittal 002/2013 loss and abuse of office

68 BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JANUARY – JUNE 2020) S/N NAME OF NAME OF OUTCOME COURT OFFENCE APPELLANT RESPONDENT OF THE REFERENCE COMMITTED PREVIOUS NUMBER TRIAL 10. Margret Uganda(IG) Convicted by High Court Abuse of office Kobusinge the Trial Court, and Wanyama, appealed to Crim Appeal Senior High Court. 30-2008 Economist/ Desk Officer in charge of the Water and Sanitation Sector with Ministry of Finance, A2 was a Senior Assistant Engineering Officer with Ministry of Works.

11. Uganda Eng. Wanjusi Acquitted by CR.481/2006 Causing financial Fabian, District Trial Court loss and convicted for Abuse of office

12. Uganda Eng. P.K. Acquitted by CR-482/2006 Causing financial Waiswa, District Trial Court loss and abuse of Engineer, office

13. Turyamwesiga Uganda Convicted by Convict Causing financial Vanance, trial court and appealed vide loss and convicted District he appealed. Cr App No for abuse of office Engineer, 13/2008 and Kabale Local state cross Government appealed vide Cr App 0041/2008

14. Nestor Uganda Constitutional ACD- Illicit enrichment Machumbi Court CSC-183/2006 Gasasira, reference was Principal dismissed. Accountant, Matter Public Service now before Supreme Court

BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JANUARY – JUNE 2020) 69 S/N NAME OF NAME OF OUTCOME COURT OFFENCE APPELLANT RESPONDENT OF THE REFERENCE COMMITTED PREVIOUS NUMBER TRIAL 15. UG Byandala and Acquitted Abuse of office Marvin by High Baryaruha Court. State appealed to Court of Appeal

16. Senjako UG Convicted by COA-Cr – 1. Causing Wilberforce High Court Appeal No. Financial Loss Former .He appealed 143*/2018 Regional to Court of 2. Neglect of Accountant Appeal duty UNRA

17. Ssemugooma UG Convicted by COA-Cr – 1. Causing Joe, former High Court. Appeal No. Financial Loss Ag. Director He appealed 145/2018 Finance and to Court of 2. Neglect of Administration, Appeal duty UNRA

18. Ssenkeeto UG Convicted by COA-Cr – 1. Theft Apollo, High Court. Appeal No. Businessman He appealed 140/2018 2. Uttering to Court of forged Appeal documents

19. Nanono Safina, UG Convicted by COA-Cr – Causing Financial Project Officer, High Court. Appeal No. Loss Office of Prime She appealed 45/2019 Minister to Court of Appeal

20. Gashenyi John Uganda High Court COA-Cr – Abuse of office Wycliffe, former upheld Appeal No. Town Clerk, conviction by 240/2010 Kiboga Lower Court. He appealed to Court of Appeal. Pending Judgment

70 BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JANUARY – JUNE 2020) S/N NAME OF NAME OF OUTCOME COURT OFFENCE APPELLANT RESPONDENT OF THE REFERENCE COMMITTED PREVIOUS NUMBER TRIAL 21. Ndifuna Moses, Uganda High Court COA-Cr – Corruption: Magistrate convicted Appeal No. solicitation Grade II, him and he 205/2009 and receipt of Mbarara appealed gratification to Court of Appeal. Pending Judgment

22. Mwanja Uganda High Court COA-Cr – 1. Causing Charles, convicted Appeal No. Financial Loss District Police him and he 35/2012 Commander appealed 2. Abuse of to Court of Office Appeal

23. Eng. Uganda High Court COA-Cr – 1. Corruption Sentumbwe convicted Appeal No. and Eng. him and he 32/2005 2. Abuse of office Mugisha appealed 3. Conspiracy to Shilling, to Court of case now defeat justice Engineers with Appeal. in Supreme Directorate Court of Water Development at Luzira, Kampala

24. Sabila Herbert, Uganda High Court COA Appeal Corruption: former MP convicted No. 22/2010 Bribing an IG Tingey, him and he officer Sammy Nelson, appealed Treasurer to Court of Kapchorwa Appeal and and Chelimo lost and Nathan he made a further appeal to Supreme Court.

BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JANUARY – JUNE 2020) 71 S/N NAME OF NAME OF OUTCOME COURT OFFENCE APPELLANT RESPONDENT OF THE REFERENCE COMMITTED PREVIOUS NUMBER TRIAL 25. Ndiragasira Uganda Chief Criminal Personation of a Joseph Alias Magistrate’s Appeal No person named in Bakanga Court Fort 66/2014 a Certificate Muganyizi Portal Richard, former Convicted Fort Portal Head Teacher him for High Court in Kyenjojo Personation of District person named in certificate

26. Uganda Akankwasa Illicit ACD -CR- Appeal against Damien, former Enrichment CN-0012/2016 acquittal ED NFA

27. Uganda ASP Katwire Corruptly HCT-AC-No. Appeal against Francis, Police soliciting for 26/2019 acquittal Officer attached gratification to Rwizi Regional Police Headquarters, Mbarara

28. Rose Ochom, Uganda Abuse of HCT-AC-No Appeal against former CAO Office 06/2020 Conviction Kumi, Johnson Opolot, former Causing Assistant Financial Loss CAO, Charles Okalebo, former Principal Accounts Assistant, Amos Stanley Omongot, former Internal Auditor

72 BI- ANNUAL INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT TO PARLIAMENT (JANUARY – JUNE 2020)

THE INSPECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT Jubilee Insurance Centre Plot 14, Parliament Avenue P.O. Box 1682 Kampala, Uganda

General Line: +256 414 -255892/259738 Hotlines: +256 414-347387 / 0312-101346 Fax: +256 414-344810 Email: [email protected] Websit: www igg.go.ug Facebook: Inspectorate of Government Twitter: @IGGUganda YouTube: Inspectorate of Government

74