The Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, Joel Ssenyonyi, who also sits on the Parliamentary Appointments Committee, has welcomed the appointment of Justice Aisha Naluzze as the new Inspector General of Government (IGG).
The appointment follows the expiry of contracts for both the IGG and her deputy in September 2025. While Kamya’s mandate was not renewed, her deputies Patricia Achan Okiria and Anne Twinomugisha Muhairwe retained their positions after being vetted by Parliament on Friday.
Ssenyonyi praised Justice Naluzze’s qualifications, noting her vast experience in the legal field.
“She is more qualified than Beti Kamya because she is a lawyer with numerous years of experience where she served as a prosecutor and as a judge, among other things, so she knows what to do in as far as the law is concerned,” Ssenyonyi said.
He noted that Justice Naluzze is in a better position to serve effectively compared to her predecessor, whom he described as “a politician.”
However, Ssenyonyi cautioned that no miracles should be expected from the new IGG, emphasizing that the Inspectorate still lacks full independence. He recalled remarks by former IGG Irene Mulyagonja, who once revealed similar challenges in pursuing high-profile corruption cases.
According to Ssenyonyi, government must focus on strengthening institutions to ensure independence and effectiveness.
“The remedy should be for the government to build strong institutions because once there are strong institutions, they will function independently and be able to operate,” he said.
Meanwhile, speaking to the media after her vetting at Parliament earlier today, Justice Naluzze vowed to take a firm stance against corruption.
“It’s not going to be business as usual, public servants should brace themselves. The task ahead is huge, but the team is ready to tackle corruption, revamp the institution, and bring changes,” she said.
Before her appointment, Justice Naluzze served on the High Court bench and is expected to bring a strong judicial perspective to the Inspectorate’s oversight and accountability functions.
