On August 10, 2026, a leadership dispute at the Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) spilled into Uganda's Parliament, forcing the Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE) to halt its investigation. The committee had summoned two IRA officials, but the session was disrupted by the ongoing row over who legitimately heads the authority.
According to local reports, the two officials who appeared before COSASE could not proceed as the committee demanded clarity on the leadership question. The dispute has been a subject of contention, with competing claims to the position of Chief Executive Officer. The committee chair stated that the probe would resume once the leadership matter is resolved.
The COSASE investigation is part of a broader parliamentary oversight into the operations of state enterprises. The IRA, which regulates Uganda's insurance sector, has been under scrutiny for alleged financial mismanagement. However, the specifics of the allegations have not been fully disclosed.
This incident highlights the challenges of governance in Uganda's statutory bodies. The committee has not yet set a new date for the resumption of the probe, pending the resolution of the leadership dispute.
