At least 32,068 government officials have declared their income, assets, and liabilities, according to Inspector General of Government (IGG) Beti Kamya.
On March 1, 2025, the Inspectorate announced a one-month declaration period for all government officials for the year 2025. The Leadership Code Act requires leaders to submit a declaration of their income, assets, and liabilities to the Inspectorate of Government (IG) within three months of assuming office, every two years in March, and before leaving public office if their last declaration was made more than six months prior.
The declaration of income, assets, and liabilities is a legal requirement under the Constitution of Uganda and the Leadership Code Act. Failure to submit a declaration constitutes a breach of the law. This process serves as a measure to mitigate corruption by enhancing transparency and accountability through regular monitoring of officials’ financial status.
Kamya reported that 328 institutions participated in the exercise, comprising 131 ministries, departments, and agencies, along with 197 local governments.
“The number of leaders who submitted their declarations by March 31, 2025, was 28,856, representing a 90% compliance rate,” she stated.
She commended 34 entities that achieved a 100% compliance rate, including Busia, Iganga, Moroto, and Kotido Municipalities, as well as Moroto District. She also recognized Dr. Patricia Achan Okiria, Deputy IGG, for leading the declaration team and outreach efforts in the Karamoja region, which significantly boosted compliance.
However, the Inspectorate of Government is set to summon two ministers and four Members of Parliament for failing to submit their declarations by the March 31, 2025, deadline.
“These individuals will be summoned to explain their failure to declare. If their explanations are unsatisfactory, they may face prosecution at the Leadership Code Tribunal,” Kamya warned.
The IG will conduct electronic verification of all declarations to identify high-risk cases. At least 200 leaders flagged as high risk will undergo further physical verification and investigation. Those found culpable may be prosecuted before the Leadership Code Tribunal or the Anti-Corruption Court, depending on the severity of the case.
She also urged the public to report any officials displaying extravagant lifestyles or possessing undeclared assets for further investigation.
The next declaration period for all public officers is scheduled to take place from April 1 to April 30, 2026.
