August 20, 2024. The Head of the State House Anti-Corruption Unit (SH-ACU), Brig. Gen. Henry Isoke, paid a courtesy visit to the newly appointed Auditor General, Mr. Edward Akol. Brig. Gen. Isoke was accompanied by his Deputy, Mr. Israel Ochwo, Consultant Amos Ngolobe, and the Head of Investigations, D/SSP Fred Lumala.
During the meeting, Brig. Gen. Isoke congratulated Mr. Akol and his Assistant, Mr. James Bantu, on their well-deserved appointments. He also expressed appreciation for the ongoing support the Office of the Auditor General and the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) provides to the State House Anti-Corruption Unit. This collaboration has been instrumental in the investigation and prosecution of various anti-corruption cases handled by the Unit.
In response, the Auditor General thanked Brig. Gen. Isoke for the courtesy call and pledged to strengthen the existing collaboration between the two institutions. Both parties emphasized the importance of working together to enhance accountability and transparency in public offices, furthering the fight against corruption in Uganda. This meeting highlights the ongoing efforts to strengthen institutional ties in the fight against corruption, ensuring greater efficiency in investigations and prosecutions across the country.