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Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, 1995

Inspectorate of Government.

Jurisdiction
Uganda
Provision
223
Source language
English
Recorded status
in force
More details
Recorded status
in force

Provision text

Official source
(1) There shall be an Inspectorate of Government. (2) The Inspectorate of Government shall consist of— (a) the Inspector General of Government; and (b) such number of Deputy Inspectors General as Parliament may prescribe. (3) At least one of the persons referred to in clause (2) of this article shall be a person qualified to be appointed a judge of the High Court. (4) The Inspector General of Government and a Deputy Inspector General shall be appointed by the President with the approval of Parliament and shall not, while holding office, hold any other office of emolument in the public service. (5) A person shall not be eligible for appointment as Inspector General of Government or Deputy Inspector General of Government unless that person— (a) is a citizen of Uganda; (b) is a person of high moral character and proven integrity; and (c) possesses considerable experience and demonstrated competence and is of high calibre in the conduct of public affairs. (6) A person shall resign his or her office on appointment as an Inspector General or a Deputy Inspector General, if that person is— (a) a member of Parliament; (b) a member of a local government council; or (c) a member of the executive of a political party or organisation. (7) The Inspector General of Government and Deputy Inspectors General shall hold office for a term of four years but shall be eligible for reappointment only once. (8) The remuneration and other conditions of service of members of the Inspectorate of Government shall be prescribed by Parliament and the salaries and allowances of members of the Inspectorate shall be charged on the Consolidated Fund.

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Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, 1995 · judiciary.go.ug · Retrieved 17 August 2026.

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