A report by Uganda’s Inspectorate of Government (IGG) has revealed that former Speaker of Parliament Anita Annet Among allegedly received Shs2.6 billion directly into her account to facilitate seven official foreign trips undertaken between September 2023 and January 2024.
According to the findings, the funds covered travel expenses and per diem allowances for trips that lasted a combined 164 days over a period of about five months.
The report has drawn attention to the management of public funds allocated for official travel and raised questions about oversight mechanisms within Parliament.
The disclosure comes amid ongoing public debate over government expenditure and accountability. Critics have questioned the practice of transferring large sums of money directly to individual officials for official assignments, while others have called for greater transparency in the management of parliamentary funds.
The IGG findings are expected to add to discussions about public spending and the need for stronger financial controls in government institutions.
The report emerges against the backdrop of investigations that intensified in May 2026, when security agencies conducted operations at properties linked to Among in Nakasero, Kigo, and Bukedea.
The operations were reportedly connected to investigations into allegations of corruption, illicit enrichment, and money laundering. Several luxury vehicles were also reportedly seized during the searches.
The developments came shortly before Among withdrew from the race for Speaker of Uganda’s 12th Parliament in mid-May 2026.
Her withdrawal followed the high-profile security operations and effectively brought an end to her tenure as Speaker. Among assumed the office in 2022 after the death of former Speaker Jacob Oulanyah.
As investigations continue, attention remains focused on the findings of the IGG report and the broader questions surrounding accountability in the use of public resources.
