Kampala, Uganda — In a dramatic development that has sent shockwaves through Uganda’s political circles, a joint security team comprising officers from the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID), Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), and other agencies raided the upscale Nakasero residence of former Speaker of Parliament Anita Annet Among on Saturday, May 16, 2026.
The operation, which targeted Among’s home on Mackinnon Road near Fairway Hotel, extended to other properties linked to her in Kololo and Kigo. Security personnel sealed off the premises as investigators searched for documents, financial records, and assets connected to allegations of illicit enrichment, money laundering, abuse of office, and possible violations of the Leadership Code Act.
Sources indicate the raid forms part of a wider investigation into the former Speaker’s wealth accumulation. Unconfirmed reports suggest the operation was initiated following directives from higher authorities amid lingering questions over high-profile scandals, including the controversial mabaati (iron sheets) saga that previously rocked Parliament.
Eyewitness accounts and media footage showed armed personnel cordoning off the area while the search continued for several hours. Two members of Among’s staff — a senior police officer and a civilian aide — were reportedly detained for questioning. Among herself was present at the residence but has not been arrested as investigations proceed.
Political Context
The development comes at a highly sensitive time. Anita Among, who served as Speaker in the 11th Parliament, lost the ruling party’s endorsement for a second term following the recent general elections. The race for the Speakership in the 12th Parliament has been marked by intense lobbying and realignments, with President Yoweri Museveni endorsing other candidates.
Political observers view the raid as potentially signaling a broader accountability drive within the establishment or fallout from internal power struggles. Among has previously faced public scrutiny over her lifestyle and assets, including reports of a luxurious Rolls-Royce, though she has consistently denied any wrongdoing.
As of Sunday morning, no official statement had been issued by Among or her legal team. The Inspector General of Police and CID have also remained silent on the specifics of the operation, citing the ongoing nature of the investigations.
Public Reaction
Social media and streets in Kampala buzzed with mixed reactions. While some Ugandans hailed the move as a bold step against high-level corruption, others questioned the timing, describing it as politically motivated retribution following her exit from the Speakership.
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