The Inspector General of Government (IGG), Lady Justice Naluzze Aisha Batala, has stepped up efforts to recover stolen public wealth, kicking off the valuation of 17 properties confiscated from corrupt public officials.
The exercise, which paves the way for eventual disposal of the assets, began with a site visit to one of the properties in Kitende along Entebbe Road in Wakiso District. The property, once owned by a former Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) staff member, is among several assets surrendered following corruption investigations.
According to the IGG, the official had underdeclared assets worth Shs 1.6 billion. To avoid prosecution, he relinquished a property comprising ten rental apartments located on Busiro Block 383, Plot 9726.
The apartments are now generating about Shs 7 million in monthly rent, which is deposited into the IGG Asset Recovery Account at the Bank of Uganda—turning previously illicit wealth into public revenue.
Lady Justice Batala praised investigators for tightening the net around corrupt officials and reaffirmed the institution’s resolve to track down hidden assets. She noted that asset tracing and financial profiling remain critical tools in dismantling corruption networks.
“This process sends a clear signal that those who misuse public office will not only be exposed but will also lose the wealth they illegally acquire,” she said.
The IGG maintains that the recovery of such properties reflects its growing strength in handling complex corruption cases and reinforces confidence in Uganda’s anti-corruption efforts.
Out of the 17 properties recovered so far, five are developed and already generating income, while 12 remain undeveloped. All are currently under the management of Knight Frank on behalf of the IGG.
Over the years, the IGG has steadily reclaimed assets ranging from land to buildings through court orders, negotiated settlements, and detailed investigations—marking a shift toward not just punishing corruption, but recovering its proceeds.
As the valuation process progresses, authorities say the next phase will focus on disposal, ensuring that recovered assets are fully reintegrated into the public domain.
