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IGG recovers Shs2.3b in confiscated assets of thieving public officials

The Inspectorate of Government was able to recover Shs2.3b in confiscated assets of thieving public officials in the first half of the year, compared to the Shs15.7b marked for recovery.

The revelation was made by the Inspectorate of Government, Ms Beti Kamya, while presenting the bi-annual report of her performance in fighting corruption from January to June to the Speaker of Parliament, Ms Anita Among.

In 2023, Shs8.4b was recovered out of the 25.9b recommended for recovery.

A 2021 report by the IGG shows the country loses up to Shs9.1 trillion annually to corruption, making the recoveries a drop in the ocean

Ms Kamya attributed the low recoveries to chronic underfunding of her operations that has handicapped the institution. She appealed for an increment of her budget, the provision of a new fleet of vehicles and equipment for efficiency.