A damning preliminary report by the Inspectorate of Government (IGG), led by Lady Justice Naluzze Aisha Batala, has placed former Speaker of Parliament Anita Annet Among under intense scrutiny following a security raid on her Nakasero residence.
As documented in the media coverage from the investigation details ten major areas of concern regarding corruption, illicit enrichment, abuse of office, and the mismanagement of parliamentary funds during her tenure.
Unexplained Wealth and Asset Declarations
A central pillar of the IGG’s investigation revolves around potential violations of the Leadership Code Act. Sources familiar with the probe reveal that investigators have heavily scrutinized Among’s asset declarations, alleging that several high-value properties were either omitted or severely under-declared.
The properties under review include a house in the United Kingdom, two farms in northern Uganda, and the controversial Walusimbi’s Garage property in Kampala, which is believed to have been recently acquired.
Under Ugandan law, failure to accurately declare assets can attract severe sanctions, including hefty fines, dismissal from office, and the total forfeiture of illicitly acquired wealth.
Procurement and Conflict of Interest
The Inspectorate is also examining serious procurement irregularities and deep conflicts of interest. The probe alleges that the former Speaker meddled extensively in parliamentary acquisitions, directing lucrative contracts toward her close cronies.
Furthermore, the report highlights a blatant conflict of interest involving her husband, Moses Magogo, the president of the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA).
The IGG is investigating allegations that public funds meant for corporate social responsibility were instead diverted to Cranes Paradise Hotel in Kisaasi, Kampala—a facility linked to the family—under the guise of accommodating the Uganda Cranes football team.
Suspicious Ghost Trips and Financial Mismanagement
Perhaps the most startling revelations in involve immense financial mismanagement through “ghost trips” and unvouched per-diem allowances. Investigators allege that billions of shillings were drawn for official travel, yet out of twenty-five flagged trips, at least seven were entirely fabricated.
In these instances, massive sums—including a single payout of sh499m for a supposed 30-day official leave—were reportedly deposited directly into her personal account or handed to close aides while she remained in the country.
To verify her actual locations during these periods, the IGG has secured her passport and requested parliamentary Hansard records and phone call print-outs.
The comprehensive findings have been submitted to President Yoweri Museveni, and the country now awaits the next course of legal action as further parliamentary staff, including Clerk Adolf Mwesige, who continues to be interrogated.