national 20 August 2026 Daily Monitor (Uganda)
Uganda's Auditor General's Office Faces Anti-Graft Purge: 27 Auditors Under Investigation
The Office of the Auditor General (OAG) in Uganda is undergoing a significant anti-corruption crackdown, with 27 auditors currently under probe for alleged underhand dealings. Four auditors have already been interdicted as part of the operation. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/museveni-s-anti-graft-push-reaches-audit-house-27-auditors-under-probe-5565536
A sweeping anti-corruption investigation has been launched within Uganda’s Office of the Auditor General (OAG), targeting at least 27 auditors suspected of engaging in illicit activities. The operation, spearheaded by Auditor General Edward Akol, has gained momentum following revelations from whistleblowers and intelligence agencies.
Sources indicate that “prima facie evidence” has been gathered against the auditors involved in a series of undisclosed corrupt practices. So far, four auditors have been sent home, including Martin Wamboza and Lawrence Argon from Mbale, Ivan Mwebaze from Arua, and Godfrey Arinaitwe from Soroti. Mr. Akol confirmed these interdictions, stating that investigations into the remaining 23 auditors and their associates are actively underway.
Auditor General Edward Akol emphasized that the purge is a response to numerous allegations of corruption and a deliberate effort to root out malfeasance within the institution. “We are leaving no stone unturned,” Akol stated, assuring the public of the OAG’s commitment to transparency and integrity. He further elaborated that the affected officers will face internal administrative procedures based on the investigation’s findings.
This internal cleansing initiative aligns with President Yoweri Museveni’s broader government campaign against complacency and corruption, dubbed “term no more sleep.” Lawmakers on accountability committees, like Muwada Nkunyingi, Chairperson of COSASE, have expressed strong support for the OAG’s actions, urging other anti-graft bodies to follow suit. Nkunyingi stressed the importance of ensuring that corrupt officials are brought to justice and made to refund any misappropriated funds.
The Auditor General’s Office plays a critical role in auditing and reporting on public accounts. President Museveni, during Akol’s swearing-in ceremony two years prior, had cautioned him to be vigilant against corrupt auditors and to supplement written reports with field investigations and public insights. The ongoing crackdown signifies a determined effort to uphold the integrity of public auditing in Uganda.