President Museveni Appoints Justice Aisha Batala as New Inspector General of Government

The announcement, confirmed by Presidential Press Secretary 

, notes that the President has also retained 

The names of the appointees have been forwarded to 

 for vetting in accordance with Article 231 of the Constitution, which provides for the appointment of the Inspectorate of Government.

Justice Batala, a respected member of the Bench with years of service in Uganda’s Judiciary, is expected to bring a renewed judicial approach to the Inspectorate’s mandate of fighting corruption, promoting transparency, and enforcing accountability in public office.

Professional Journey of Justice Aisha Naluzze Batala

 Justice Batala began her legal career as a Legal Assistant at F. Mukasa & Co. Advocates, where she acquired foundational experience in private legal practice.

Prosecutorial Service in ODPP (2005-2023):

 After leaving private practice, she joined the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP). Over 

, she rose through the ranks, ultimately attaining the role of 

Assistant Director of Public Prosecutions

. Her work in the ODPP involved handling prosecutions from subordinate courts up to the Supreme Court.


 In 2023, she was appointed as a High Court judge and later deployed to the Land Division, which handles complex land law disputes, a sector with often high stakes and contested interests.

 Besides her legal practice, Justice Batala holds a 

 from the Uganda Management Institute. She has also attended notable short courses, including in areas such as human rights, trafficking in persons, crime prevention, criminal justice systems, and training by international bodies (e.g., the Auschwitz Institute, and the Korean international cooperation programs)

Her appointment marks a shift from a politically rooted leadership to a more judicially anchored approach in the IGG’s office, which has faced growing public scrutiny over corruption enforcement and institutional independence.

If approved by Parliament, Justice Batala will become the country’s 

, succeeding Beti Kamya, who has served since 2021.

In a ruling that highlights the legal strength of 

, the High Court of Uganda’s Commercial Division has ordered businessman 

, concluding that the money was advanced as a 

 held that Mehta unlawfully withheld funds lent to him in good faith. The Court awarded Bharj 

 on the loan amount until payment in full.

, Bharj transferred UGX 270 million to Mehta in six instalments.
While Mehta insisted the money was part of an agreed 

 fee for tax consultancy services, Bharj maintained it was a short-term, friendly loan meant to be repaid within a year.

Bank statements presented in court clearly labeled the transfers as “loan,” supporting Bharj’s claim.

, provided evidence of the agreement and performance exists.
“It would be too much of a technicality to say a contract is invalid simply because it was not reduced to writing,” she stated, emphasizing substance over form.

The Court found no written or oral evidence supporting Mehta’s assertion of a professional fee arrangement and instead ruled that the funds were a friendly loan advanced on trust.

Final Orders and Dismissal of Counterclaim

 on the loan from the date of filing until payment in full; and

 on general damages from the date of judgment.

The decision reaffirms the enforceability of 

 in Uganda, where business relationships often rely on personal trust.
Legal analysts say the judgment provides much-needed clarity on how informal financial dealings can still receive formal legal protection when proven through credible evidence.

Mohanpal Singh Bharj v. Hitesh Mahendra Mehta

 High Court of Uganda (Commercial Division)


 Hon. Lady Justice Patience T.E. Rubagumya

High Court Orders Businessman to Refund UGX 270m in Friendly Loan Dispute

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President Museveni Appoints Justice Aisha Batala as New Inspector General of Government

High Court Orders Businessman to Refund UGX 270m in Friendly Loan Dispute