Government Valuer Confirms One-Month Timeline for Valuation of 17 Properties Recovered from Corrupt Officials
The Chief Government Valuer, Mr. Gilbert Kermundu, has announced that the valuation of 17 properties recovered by the Inspectorate of Government (IGG) from corrupt public officials will be completed within one month.
Mr. Kermundu made the revelation during the second site visit conducted by the Inspector General of Government, Lady Justice Naluzze Aisha Batala, to a property in Bukoto. The property formerly belonged to Mr. Geoffrey Kazinda, a former principal accountant in the Office of the Prime Minister.
The Chief Government Valuer’s assurance regarding the timeliness of the valuation process adds a layer of confidence to the Inspectorate’s ongoing efforts to reclaim public funds. It further enhances the institution’s commitment to tracing and identifying the proceeds of corruption.
“I can assure you that we have a formidable team at the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development who are highly skilled in valuation,” Mr. Kermundu stated. “We have a client charter that stipulates how much time we ought to take to complete an assignment and I can assure you that this activity shouldn’t take us more than one month.”
Mr. Kazinda was convicted of the offence of illicit enrichment in 2020. Authorities found that he was maintaining a standard of living beyond his means and possessed wealth valued at over UGX 4 billion, which was not commensurate with his legitimate sources of income.
As a result of the conviction, the court ordered that Kazinda’s property be taken over by the Government of Uganda. The Bukoto property is among the 17 assets currently being valued by the Inspectorate for purposes of disposal.
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