NATIONAL: Uganda’s Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Anita Annet Among has today officially and publicly declared her assets and liabilities with the Inspectorate of government, before calling on all leaders to follow suit.
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Anita Among committed parliament’s support to the IGG to enable the verification of the 34,000 declarations by public officials, which the inspectorate admits is a daunting task.
Wealth declaration is an accountability mechanism geared towards enhancing good governance and the fight against corruption. Government officials have until March 31, 2023, to declare their wealth or face repercussions.
Speaker Anita Among meeting with IGG Officials.
She also implored all legislators and staff to follow suit considering that the 11th Parliament, which she now leads, is committed to pursuing transparency.
She also advised the IGG to keenly heed the persistent calls from the public to tackle corruption.
The IGG is targeting over 34,000 government officials who must declare their wealth as per the law.
