A joint security team comprising police and the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has sealed off and raided the Nakasero residence of former Speaker Anita Among as part of an ongoing corruption investigation.
The operation is linked to a probe into alleged illicit enrichment and money laundering, with security personnel currently conducting a search at the premises.
The development follows a high-level meeting at State House involving Among, former Speaker of Parliament Rebecca Kadaga, religious leaders, and other officials.
Details of the meeting and its connection to the ongoing investigation remain unclear.
On May 30, 2024, the United States sanctioned Among and several Ugandan officials over corruption and alleged gross human rights violations. Similar sanctions followed from the United Kingdom and the United Arab Emirates.
The measures have had visible consequences. Among has reportedly missed several major international engagements, including the Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in Sydney, Commonwealth Day celebrations, and other global parliamentary events.
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