The Parish Chief of Kitohwa Parish in Kaharo Sub County in Kabale District, Justus Turyakira, has been listed among 202 government officials given a two-week ultimatum to clear outstanding balances owed to the State or face prosecution.
According to a list of public officers who have defaulted on payments to government released by the Inspectorate of Government on Monday, Turyakira has an outstanding balance of Shs70,000.
Also listed is the town agent of Butobere Ward, David Turyamwijuka, who reportedly owes Shs595,000.
Other officials on the list include Pius Wakabi Kasaija, a former Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, who allegedly has an outstanding balance of about Shs205 million. The list also names Tine Mone, an administrator at Soroti University, and James Okello, the academic registrar at the same institution, each with outstanding balances of Shs2 million. Lawyer Francis Harimwomugasho is also listed with an alleged balance of about Shs48 million.
In a directive issued by the Inspector General of Government, Aisha Naluzze Batala, the affected officials have been instructed to report to the anti-corruption body and reconcile their outstanding balances by March 31, 2026.
“The Inspectorate of Government reminds all public officers who have defaulted on the payment of funds owed to the government to do so to avoid prosecution,” the IGG said in a directive seen by this publication.
“All listed officers are required to come to the IG on or before March 31, 2026, and reconcile their outstanding balances; failure of which the IG may proceed with further enforcement measures, including prosecution,” the directive adds.
According to the IGG, the outstanding balances arise from funds that the officials allegedly used for personal benefit at the expense of public service delivery, causing financial loss to the government.
The IGG noted that the notice serves as a final opportunity for the affected officials to comply with the law.
“This is the final reminder to allow the affected public officers to be heard in compliance with the principles of natural justice,” the directive states.
The anti-corruption body further warned that officials who fail to comply will face criminal charges.
“In view of their continued non-compliance, charges relating to disobedience of lawful orders and abuse of office will be preferred against those who remain adamant and deliberately defiant of the statutory IG directives,” the IGG warned.
The Inspectorate of Government is mandated under the Constitution to combat corruption, abuse of office, and maladministration in public institutions, including recovering funds lost through fraudulent practices.
The directive forms part of ongoing efforts by the anti-corruption agency to recover public funds and hold accountable officials who misuse government resources.
Uganda is estimated to lose close to Shs10 trillion annually through corruption schemes.
