Kampala — Uganda’s Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, is once again at the center of corruption-related scrutiny after reports emerged that investigators are widening their focus on allegations tied to her wealth, asset declarations, and earlier graft accusations. While claims circulating online have suggested a raid on her home by a CID-UPDF team, the information available in current verified reporting does not confirm that specific operation, and official details on the matter remain unclear.
The latest development comes as the Inspectorate of Government confirmed that it had received and was processing a petition seeking investigations into Among over alleged breaches of the Leadership Code Act. According to the report, the complaint filed by lawyers and activists on May 13, 2026, accuses the Speaker of failing to declare or under-declaring her income, assets, and liabilities as required by law.
Inspector General of Government Aisha Batala Naluzze said her office had formally received the complaint and was handling it through the required procedures before any full investigation begins. She told journalists in Kampala that the matter was being processed, underscoring that the office would first review the allegations before determining the next steps.
The petitioners, who described themselves as citizens and taxpayers, cited section 4 of the Leadership Code Act, which requires public leaders to declare their income, assets, and liabilities every two years in March. The complaint specifically alleges that Among either failed to declare or under-declared her wealth, raising fresh questions about the transparency of one of Uganda’s most influential political figures.
Public attention around the Speaker has intensified in recent weeks amid renewed scrutiny of her lifestyle and reported property holdings. The report noted that the issue has been amplified by claims that she recently acquired a Rolls Royce Cullinan reportedly valued at about Shs3.4 billion, adding to a broader debate about the source and declaration of her wealth.
Among has also faced international sanctions since 2024. The United States sanctioned her and other Ugandan officials in May 2024 over what it described as significant corruption, while the United Kingdom also imposed sanctions in April 2024 linked to the Karamoja iron sheets scandal. Those measures included travel restrictions and asset freezes, deepening the pressure on the Speaker both domestically and internationally.
In the earlier U.S. action, Among was named alongside former ministers Mary Kitutu and Agnes Nandutu, as well as former Deputy Chief of Defence Forces Lt. Gen. Peter Elwelu. The sanctions were part of a broader corruption response tied to the alleged misappropriation of iron sheets meant for vulnerable communities in Karamoja.
The corruption allegations surrounding Among are not new. A previous report recalled that as far back as 2021, the Inspector General of Government had received a whistleblower dossier calling for a forensic investigation into her conduct, including claims of bribery solicitation and extortion. While those allegations have continued to circulate over the years, the current attention has been reignited by fresh wealth-declaration concerns and new petitions to oversight bodies.
For now, there is no clear public confirmation that a combined CID-UPDF team raided her residence, and no verified official statement in the available reporting establishes such an operation. What is confirmed is that Uganda’s anti-corruption and oversight institutions are again under pressure to act on a politically sensitive case involving the country’s parliamentary speaker.
The situation places Among at the intersection of legal scrutiny, political controversy, and public skepticism over accountability at the top levels of government. As the Inspectorate processes the latest complaint, attention is likely to remain fixed on whether formal investigations will follow and whether any further public action will be taken.