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- Dec 16, 2025
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Uganda’s Inspectorate of Government has launched an investigation into Anita Among over allegations of corruption, unexplained wealth accumulation, under declaration of assets, abuse of office, and procurement irregularities, in a development that has intensified political tensions surrounding the race for leadership in the 12th Parliament.
The probe, which reportedly commenced on May 15 followed a petition by lawyers and activists and now appears to be part of a much broader state backed investigation into financial conduct within Parliament. Documents circulating online, purportedly from State House and addressed to the Inspector General of Government, direct authorities to undertake “comprehensive investigations into alleged corruption, unexplained wealth accumulation, abuse of office, procurement irregularities, and associated financial networks connected to the Parliament of Uganda from 2022 to date.”
The letter, dated July 13, 2025 and reportedly signed by President Yoweri Museveni, cites mounting public concern, international scrutiny, sanctions by foreign governments, and allegations linked to several parliamentary officials and associates. It specifically references concerns surrounding expenditure, procurement, luxury acquisitions, and financial conduct within Parliament.
According to the document, investigators have been directed to examine the accumulation of movable and immovable assets linked directly or indirectly to Speaker Anita Among and associated individuals, entities, intermediaries, nominees, and facilitators from January 2022 to date. The investigations are also expected to cover domestic and foreign bank accounts, offshore entities, trusts, shell companies, and beneficial ownership arrangements connected to the individuals under scrutiny.
The directive further orders investigations into procurement processes, parliamentary expenditure, classified expenditures, commissions, inflated contracts, and acquisitions within Parliament during the stated period. Authorities are additionally expected to scrutinize the acquisition, financing, importation, transportation, registration, and ownership structures of luxury vehicles, properties, and other high-value assets considered inconsistent with known lawful income.
The letter also calls for investigations into possible abuse of office, conflicts of interest, tax evasion, money laundering, sanctions evasion, illicit enrichment, concealment of beneficial ownership, and diversion of public funds. It extends scrutiny beyond political leaders to include public officers, legislators, accounting officers, contractors, business associates, lawyers, accountants, intermediaries, and relatives who may have participated in or benefited from the alleged conduct.
Particular attention is also being directed toward any evidence of intimidation, destruction of records, interference with witnesses, obstruction of investigations, or manipulation of procurement and accountability systems.
Under the directive, the Financial Intelligence Authority has reportedly been tasked with conducting full financial profiling and suspicious transaction analysis of relevant individuals and entities, while the Uganda Revenue Authority is expected to undertake forensic tax examinations and reconcile declared income against asset acquisition and expenditure patterns.
The letter further notes that where foreign jurisdictions are implicated, Ugandan authorities are expected to initiate mutual legal assistance processes and cooperate with international agencies on asset tracing, beneficial ownership identification, sanctions-related inquiries, and recovery of illicit proceeds where applicable.
The investigation comes at a politically sensitive moment as internal contestations over the leadership of the next Parliament continue to intensify. Among has been at the center of public criticism before with her name being implicated in the 2023 iron sheets scandal and scrutiny over her acquisition of a Rolls-Royce reportedly valued at Shs3.4 billion.
Political dynamics have also shifted in recent weeks, with the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) withdrawing its support from Among and its chairperson publicly endorsing Jacob Oboth-Oboth for the top parliamentary position.
The probe, which reportedly commenced on May 15 followed a petition by lawyers and activists and now appears to be part of a much broader state backed investigation into financial conduct within Parliament. Documents circulating online, purportedly from State House and addressed to the Inspector General of Government, direct authorities to undertake “comprehensive investigations into alleged corruption, unexplained wealth accumulation, abuse of office, procurement irregularities, and associated financial networks connected to the Parliament of Uganda from 2022 to date.”
The letter, dated July 13, 2025 and reportedly signed by President Yoweri Museveni, cites mounting public concern, international scrutiny, sanctions by foreign governments, and allegations linked to several parliamentary officials and associates. It specifically references concerns surrounding expenditure, procurement, luxury acquisitions, and financial conduct within Parliament.
According to the document, investigators have been directed to examine the accumulation of movable and immovable assets linked directly or indirectly to Speaker Anita Among and associated individuals, entities, intermediaries, nominees, and facilitators from January 2022 to date. The investigations are also expected to cover domestic and foreign bank accounts, offshore entities, trusts, shell companies, and beneficial ownership arrangements connected to the individuals under scrutiny.
The directive further orders investigations into procurement processes, parliamentary expenditure, classified expenditures, commissions, inflated contracts, and acquisitions within Parliament during the stated period. Authorities are additionally expected to scrutinize the acquisition, financing, importation, transportation, registration, and ownership structures of luxury vehicles, properties, and other high-value assets considered inconsistent with known lawful income.
The letter also calls for investigations into possible abuse of office, conflicts of interest, tax evasion, money laundering, sanctions evasion, illicit enrichment, concealment of beneficial ownership, and diversion of public funds. It extends scrutiny beyond political leaders to include public officers, legislators, accounting officers, contractors, business associates, lawyers, accountants, intermediaries, and relatives who may have participated in or benefited from the alleged conduct.
Particular attention is also being directed toward any evidence of intimidation, destruction of records, interference with witnesses, obstruction of investigations, or manipulation of procurement and accountability systems.
Under the directive, the Financial Intelligence Authority has reportedly been tasked with conducting full financial profiling and suspicious transaction analysis of relevant individuals and entities, while the Uganda Revenue Authority is expected to undertake forensic tax examinations and reconcile declared income against asset acquisition and expenditure patterns.
The letter further notes that where foreign jurisdictions are implicated, Ugandan authorities are expected to initiate mutual legal assistance processes and cooperate with international agencies on asset tracing, beneficial ownership identification, sanctions-related inquiries, and recovery of illicit proceeds where applicable.
The investigation comes at a politically sensitive moment as internal contestations over the leadership of the next Parliament continue to intensify. Among has been at the center of public criticism before with her name being implicated in the 2023 iron sheets scandal and scrutiny over her acquisition of a Rolls-Royce reportedly valued at Shs3.4 billion.
Political dynamics have also shifted in recent weeks, with the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) withdrawing its support from Among and its chairperson publicly endorsing Jacob Oboth-Oboth for the top parliamentary position.
