President Yoweri Museveni has appointed Justice Aisha Naluzze Batala as Uganda’s new Inspector General of Government, stepping into a role that sits at the heart of the country’s fight against corruption.
The announcement came on Monday through the president’s deputy press secretary, Faruk Kirunda, who said Justice Naluzze replaces Beti Olive Namisango Kamya, whose tenure ended in July 2025.
“The President, in exercise of his constitutional powers, has appointed Hon. Justice Aisha Naluzze Batala as the new Inspector General of Government (IGG), replacing Hon. Beti Olive Namisango Kamya,”
Kirunda said in a statement shared on X.
Kirunda added that Deputy IGGs Dr. Patricia Achan Okiria and Anne Twinomugisha Muhairwe would remain in their positions, and that Parliament would now begin the vetting process before the appointments take effect.
A Crucial Watchdog Role
The Inspectorate of Government is Uganda’s main anti-corruption body — the office that keeps public officials in check, investigates abuse of office, and enforces the country’s Leadership Code Act.
It’s not an easy portfolio. Over the years, the position has been both high-profile and politically sensitive, often putting its occupant at odds with powerful interests.
End of the Kamya Era
Kamya’s departure marks the close of a turbulent chapter. A seasoned politician — once Kampala Minister, Rubaga North MP, and founder of the Uganda Federal Alliance — she took on the IGG role in 2021 with promises of reform and transparency.
During her time in office, Kamya pushed for stricter asset declaration compliance and launched public campaigns to raise awareness about corruption.
Still, Museveni’s choice not to renew her contract has sparked speculation about his satisfaction with her performance. In Uganda’s political landscape, such a decision often speaks louder than words.
Who Is Justice Aisha Naluzze Batala?
Justice Naluzze brings nearly two decades of courtroom experience to the Inspectorate. Before her elevation to the bench, she served with the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) for 18 years, climbing the ranks to Assistant Director of Public Prosecutions.
Her career has taken her through every level of Uganda’s justice system — from the lower courts to the Supreme Court.
Before joining the ODPP, she began her legal career at F. Mukasa & Co. Advocates between 2003 and 2005, a period colleagues describe as formative to her meticulous and calm courtroom style.
Naluzze holds a Master’s degree in Management Studies from the Uganda Management Institute and has trained internationally, attending courses on genocide prevention at the Auschwitz Institute and human trafficking prosecution at the TIP Prosecution Academy in 2022.
She has also taken part in a crime prevention and criminal justice program organized by the Korea International Cooperation Agency and Korea’s Legal Research and Training Institute.
Justice Naluzze now steps into one of the most scrutinized offices in government — one that tests both integrity and independence. For a country still battling corruption at multiple levels, her performance will be closely watched.
