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- Dec 16, 2025
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Outgoing Speaker of Parliament Anita Among is set to walk away with an extensive retirement package worth millions of shillings despite being at the centre of ongoing corruption investigations that have dominated public debate in recent weeks.
Under the retirement benefits accorded to former Speakers of Parliament, Ms Among will reportedly be entitled to a monthly pension equivalent to 60 percent of the salary of the sitting Speaker, in a substantial lump sum retirement payment calculated based on one year’s salary for every term served in office.
The benefits package also includes two chauffeur driven luxury four wheel vehicles with engine capacities ranging between 3500cc and 4000cc, estimated to be worth more than Shs600 million. The vehicles are expected to be replaced every five years as part of the state funded retirement arrangement.
Beyond transport benefits, the outgoing Speaker will also reportedly receive four security guards, four domestic servants, free medical care for herself and her spouse, as well as a doubled monthly utilities allowance exceeding Shs1.3 million.
The retirement package consolidates benefits accumulated from her service both as Deputy Speaker and later as Speaker of Parliament, making it one of the more extensive state retirement arrangements available to former parliamentary leaders.
However, the benefits have long remained controversial within political and public circles. Some legislators have previously criticised the package as excessive, with critics describing the law that established the perks as “one of the terrible mistakes” of the 8th Parliament chaired by former Vice President Edward Kiwanuka Ssekandi.
The debate surrounding the retirement package has intensified amid ongoing investigations into Among’s financial affairs. The outgoing Speaker is currently facing scrutiny from the Inspectorate of Government over allegations linked to unexplained wealth accumulation, procurement irregularities, abuse of office, and alleged financial misconduct.
Her recent withdrawal from the Speakership race for the 12th Parliament has further amplified public discussion around accountability, political privilege, and the cost of public office in Uganda, particularly at a time when many citizens continue to grapple with economic hardship and growing demands for transparency in government spending.
Under the retirement benefits accorded to former Speakers of Parliament, Ms Among will reportedly be entitled to a monthly pension equivalent to 60 percent of the salary of the sitting Speaker, in a substantial lump sum retirement payment calculated based on one year’s salary for every term served in office.
The benefits package also includes two chauffeur driven luxury four wheel vehicles with engine capacities ranging between 3500cc and 4000cc, estimated to be worth more than Shs600 million. The vehicles are expected to be replaced every five years as part of the state funded retirement arrangement.
Beyond transport benefits, the outgoing Speaker will also reportedly receive four security guards, four domestic servants, free medical care for herself and her spouse, as well as a doubled monthly utilities allowance exceeding Shs1.3 million.
The retirement package consolidates benefits accumulated from her service both as Deputy Speaker and later as Speaker of Parliament, making it one of the more extensive state retirement arrangements available to former parliamentary leaders.
However, the benefits have long remained controversial within political and public circles. Some legislators have previously criticised the package as excessive, with critics describing the law that established the perks as “one of the terrible mistakes” of the 8th Parliament chaired by former Vice President Edward Kiwanuka Ssekandi.
The debate surrounding the retirement package has intensified amid ongoing investigations into Among’s financial affairs. The outgoing Speaker is currently facing scrutiny from the Inspectorate of Government over allegations linked to unexplained wealth accumulation, procurement irregularities, abuse of office, and alleged financial misconduct.
Her recent withdrawal from the Speakership race for the 12th Parliament has further amplified public discussion around accountability, political privilege, and the cost of public office in Uganda, particularly at a time when many citizens continue to grapple with economic hardship and growing demands for transparency in government spending.
