KAMPALA, UGANDA: 24 March 2026– The Inspector General of Government (IGG), Lady Justice Naluzze Aisha Batala, has officially commenced the valuation process for 17 properties forfeited to the state by corrupt public officials. The move marks a significant step in the government’s strategy to recover illicitly acquired wealth through the disposal of seized assets.
The Chief Government Valuer is currently establishing reserve prices for the properties to facilitate their eventual sale.
High-Value Forfeiture in Kitende
During a site visit on Wednesday morning, the IGG inspected a prominent recovery in Kitende, Wakiso District. The property, which consists of ten apartments located at Busiro Block 383, Plot 9726, formerly belonged to a staff member of the Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA).
IG investigations revealed that the official had under-declared his assets by UGX 1.6 billion. To avoid prosecution, the official surrendered the apartment complex, which currently generates UGX 7 million in monthly rental income. These funds are being deposited directly into the IG Asset Recovery Account at the Bank of Uganda.
Asset Portfolio and Management
The 17 properties currently under valuation represent a mix of developed and undeveloped real estate:
Developed Assets: Five of the properties are fully developed and are currently fetching rent.
Undeveloped Assets: Twelve of the recovered properties consist of undeveloped land.
Professional Management: All 17 properties are being managed by Knight Frank on behalf of the Inspectorate of Government.
Strengthening the Fight Against Corruption
Lady Justice Naluzze Aisha Batala commended the work of IG investigators, emphasizing that the “asset tracing and financial profiling strategy” is central to the institution’s mission.
”The recovery of these properties is evidence of the IGG’s ability to successfully investigate high-profile corruption cases, and gives assurance to the public that the fight against corruption is not lost,” the IGG stated.
Over the last few years, the Inspectorate has recovered numerous buildings and plots of land through court orders or voluntary forfeitures in lieu of prosecution. The IGG reaffirmed that the institution will continue to trace and seize illicitly acquired assets to ensure that stolen public funds are returned to the taxpayer.
