The Inspectorate of Government has confirmed that it is investigating Speaker Anita Among, following petitions filed by concerned citizens and lawyers over alleged corruption and her lifestyle.
Speaking during a media briefing, the Inspector General of Government, Aisha Naluzze Batala, said the complaints against the Speaker had formally been received, and investigations were underway.
“Yes, I confirm that concerned citizens, including lawyers, brought their complaints seeking to have Speaker Anita Among investigated on suspicion of corruption,” Batala said.
“We received the petition, and the process is underway to handle the matter. At a later date, the public will be notified about the developments. There is a process that the IG uses to handle complaints against public servants regarding corruption.”
The development comes at a politically sensitive moment for Among, who has recently faced growing scrutiny both locally and internationally over allegations linked to corruption and abuse of office, claims she has repeatedly denied.
The investigation also comes at a time when Among’s chances of returning as speaker are dwindling.
Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the CDF, has publicly endorsed Jacob Oboth Oboth, the West Budama Central MP, as his preferred candidate for the position of speaker of the 12th Parliament. Parliament convenes on May 25 to elect a speaker and deputy speaker.
At the same briefing, the IGG revealed that 61,570 public officers are set to face disciplinary action for failing to declare their wealth in line with the Leadership Code Act.
Batala said the declaration exercise, which closed on April 1, 2026, registered 302,800 public officers, but only 241,230 successfully submitted their declarations.
“We conducted an exercise for public officers to declare their wealth. Out of 302,800 officers who registered, 241,230 submitted, while 61,570 failed to comply. Their files are in the final stages of being submitted to the tribunal for punishment,” she said.
According to the IGG, officers who failed to comply risk penalties including fines, demotion, dismissal from office, confiscation of assets, and withdrawal of retirement benefits.
Despite the non-compliance, Batala said the Inspectorate considered the overall response encouraging.
“Public servants managed an 80 per cent compliance rate, which is a significant response despite continued defiance by some officers,” she said.
Batala also cited several challenges that affected the declaration exercise, including late submissions that caused system congestion, resistance and negative attitudes among some public officers, and limited access to computers and smartphones for some civil servants.
She disclosed that it is working with the head of public service to amend standing orders to make declaration of income, assets, and liabilities mandatory for all individuals seeking public service employment at the entry level.
