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

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

Kampala, Uganda – President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has appointed Justice Aisha Naluzze Batala as the new Inspector General of Government (IGG), replacing Beti Kamya Turwomwe, whose tenure has come to an end.

The announcement, confirmed by Presidential Press Secretary Faruk Kirunda, notes that the President has also retained Dr. Patricia Achan Okiria and Anne Twinomugisha Muhairwe as Deputy IGGs.

The names of the appointees have been forwarded to Parliament 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

• Early Legal Practice (2003-2005): 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 18 years, 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.
  Judicial Appointment (2023): 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.
• Academic & Professional Development: Besides her legal practice, Justice Batala holds a Master’s degree in Management Studies 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 fifth Inspector General of Government, succeeding Beti Kamya, who has served since 2021.