Aisha Naluzze Batala

Aisha Naluzze Batala
Born (1977-06-25) 25 June 1977
Mukono, Uganda
EducationMakerere University
Law Development Centre
Uganda Management Institute
OccupationLegal practice
Years active2003-present
TitleUganda's Inspector General of Government (IGG)
PredecessorBeti Olive Namisango Kamya-Turomwe

Aisha Naluzze Batala (born 1977) is a Ugandan lawyer and judge who currently serves as the Inspector General of Government (IGG) of Uganda.[1] She was appointed by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni in October 2025, replacing Beti Olive Namisango Kamya.[2][3]

Before her appointment, she served as a judge in the Land Division of the High Court of Uganda.[4][5]

Early life

Aisha Naluzze Batala was born in 1977 in Uganda to Sheikh Abdul Obeid Kamulegeya and Hajjat Haliima Kamulegeya.[6][7] She pursued her education in Uganda and showed an early interest in law and justice.[8]

She attended Makerere University, where she obtained a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree. After completing her undergraduate studies, she joined the Law Development Centre (LDC) in Kampala, earning a Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice, which qualified her to practice law in Uganda.[9]

She later enrolled at the Uganda Management Institute (UMI), where she earned a Master’s Degree in Management Studies.

Career

Batala began her professional journey at F. Mukasa & Co. Advocates,[10] where she worked as a Legal assistant between 2003 and 2005. She also served in the Land Division of the High Court of Uganda.[11]

On 7 October 2025, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni appointed her as the Inspector General of Government, replacing Beti Olive Namisango Kamya, who had served in the position since July 2021.[12] Her appointment was confirmed by Faruk Kirunda, the Special Presidential Assistant for Press and Mobilization at the Office of the President.[13]

References

  1. ^ Namayo, Moses. "It Won't Be Business-As-Usual, Says New IGG Naluzze". Nilepost News. Retrieved 2025-10-10.
  2. ^ Odongo, Jacobs Seaman. "BREAKING: Justice Naluzze Replaces Beti Kamya as IGG". Nilepost News. Retrieved 2025-10-10.
  3. ^ "Museveni replaces Kamya with High Court Judge Aisha Naluzze as IGG, deputies retained". Monitor. 2025-10-08. Retrieved 2025-10-10.
  4. ^ Atukunda, Rogers (2025-10-07). "Justice Aisha Naluzze Batala Appointed New IGG". SoftPower News. Retrieved 2025-10-10.
  5. ^ "Land Division". judiciary.go.ug. Retrieved 2025-10-10.
  6. ^ "Bitter-sweet moment for Kamulegeya family: IGG Naluzze's rise, Lutale's ordeal". Monitor. 2025-10-10. Retrieved 2025-10-10.
  7. ^ Odongo, Jacobs Seaman. "A Tale of Two Siblings: Lutale Faces Treason Trial as Sister Naluzze Becomes New IGG". Nilepost News. Retrieved 2025-10-10.
  8. ^ Murungi, Paul (2025-10-07). "Who is Lady Justice Aisha Naluzze Batala, the Newly Appointed IGG?". CEO East Africa. Retrieved 2025-10-10.
  9. ^ "Explainer: What it takes to practise law in EAC countries - The EastAfrican". www.theeastafrican.co.ke. Retrieved 2025-10-10.
  10. ^ "F.Mukasa & Co. Advocates". Commonwealth of Nations. Retrieved 2025-10-10.
  11. ^ "Judiciary: The Republic of Uganda". judiciary.go.ug. Retrieved 2025-10-10.
  12. ^ Reporter, NewVision (2021-07-15). "Beti Kamya is new IGG". New Vision. Retrieved 2025-10-10.
  13. ^ Reporter, NewVision (2021-11-04). "Museveni appoints Farouk Kirunda Deputy Press Secretary". New Vision. Retrieved 2025-10-10.
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