Kampala, Uganda: Justice Aisha Naluzze Batala, a seasoned judicial officer currently serving in the Land Division of the High Court, is the new Inspector General of Government (IGG), following her appointment by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni.
The appointment, confirmed by Deputy Press Secretary, Kirunda Faruk on Tuesday, positions Justice Batala as Uganda’s chief anti-corruption watchdog, succeeding Hon. Beti Olive Namisango Kamya, whose four-year tenure officially ends this month.
A Steady Rise Through the Ranks
Born 1977, Justice Aisha Naluzze Batala is widely regarded within Uganda’s judiciary as a meticulous and impartial jurist known for her disciplined courtroom demeanor and deep understanding of administrative and land law.
Before her posting to the Land Division, Justice Batala served in several critical roles, including as a Resident Judge in the High Court’s Criminal Division, where she presided over complex cases involving land fraud, abuse of office, and high-stakes commercial disputes.
Colleagues describe her as a “quiet reformist” — one who prefers institutional strengthening and ethical conduct over public spotlight. Her courtroom is known for precision, respect for due process, and zero tolerance for procedural shortcuts.
Academic and Professional Background
Justice Batala holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from Makerere University, a Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the Law Development Centre (LDC), and has attended several international judicial training programs in integrity in public office, land adjudication, and anti-corruption mechanisms.
Her early career was rooted in private legal practice before she joined the judiciary, where she rose through the ranks over two decades. She has since developed a reputation for fairness, legal rigor, and ethical leadership.
Focus on Institutional Ethics and Land Justice
While at the Land Division, Justice Batala became known for her firm stance against fraudulent land transfers and property disputes driven by forged documents, often directing investigations into officials implicated in land grabbing.
Her experience in handling such cases makes her appointment as IGG particularly significant — Uganda continues to grapple with land-related corruption, a sector that accounts for a large percentage of civil complaints to the Inspectorate of Government.
Legal analysts note that Batala’s familiarity with systemic corruption patterns within land administration gives her a unique advantage in steering the IGG’s next phase of reforms.
A New Era for the Inspectorate
Once approved by Parliament, Justice Batala will take over an office under mounting public scrutiny — expected to revitalize anti-corruption enforcement, rebuild institutional credibility, and restore citizen confidence in the fight against graft.
Her deputies, Dr. Patricia Achan Okiria and Anne Twinomugisha Muhairwe, have both been retained, ensuring continuity at the leadership level of the Inspectorate.
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