President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has appointed Justice Aisha Naluzze Batala as the new Inspector General of Government (IGG), replacing Hon. Beti Olive Namisango Kamya in a major shake-up at the country’s top anti-corruption office.
The appointment was confirmed on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, by Faruk Kirunda, the Special Presidential Assistant for Press and Mobilization and Deputy Presidential Spokesperson.
“H.E @KagutaMuseveni, 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 announced in an official statement.
Kirunda further noted that the Deputy IGGs, Dr. Patricia Achan Okiria and Mrs. Anne Twinomugisha Muhairwe, will retain their positions as the leadership transition takes shape. The appointee’s name has already been forwarded to Parliament for vetting and approval.
H.E @KagutaMuseveni, 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.
The Deputy IGGs, Dr. Patricia Achan Okiria and Mrs. Anne Twinomugisha…
— Faruk Kirunda (@kirunda_faruk) October 7, 2025
Justice Aisha Batala brings a strong legal and ethical background to the role. A well-respected figure in Uganda’s judiciary, she has served as Principal Judge of the High Court’s Criminal Division, where she presided over several landmark cases related to corruption, financial crimes, and abuse of office.
She holds a Bachelor of Laws from Makerere University and a Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the Law Development Centre (LDC). Known for her firm stance on justice and integrity, Justice Batala has also been active in promoting gender equality and judicial independence within the system.
Her appointment is being viewed as part of President Museveni’s ongoing effort to strengthen accountability and inject fresh energy into Uganda’s anti-corruption institutions.
Outgoing IGG Beti Kamya leaves office after four years marked by bold initiatives, including the “Lifestyle Audit” campaign and the Digital Anti-Corruption Initiative (DACI), which encouraged citizens to report corruption directly through online channels.
