KAMPALA.The Inspectorate of Government (IG) has confirmed that it is in possession of a petition seeking a probe into the wealth and conduct of Bukedea Woman MP Anita Annet Among.
The petitioners who include lawyers and activists accuse the outgoing Speaker of possible breach of the Leadership Code Act.
The Inspector General of Government Aisha Batala Naluzze confirmed on May 15, 2026 that her office had formally received the petition which would be subjected to a process before taking any action.
Justice Naluzze said the inspectorate would independently assess the allegations and make its findings public upon completion of the probe.
“I just want to confirm that we received the complaint. When we receive complaints, we have a procedure for processing them. We received the complaint and we are processing it,” Justice Naluzze said on Friday.
She also called on Ugandans to remain vigilant and continue reporting suspected cases of illicit enrichment, abuse of office and unexplained wealth among public officials.
“We encourage members of the public to continue identifying Public Officers’ assets and possible flamboyant lifestyles and report to the IGG for investigation,” she added.
The petition was received by the Inspectorate’s Central Registry on May 13, signed by Andrew Karamagi, Mercy Munduru, Kato Tumusiime, Gift Grace Achilla, Praise Aloikin, and Godwin Toko, who accuse Ms Among of failing to declare or under-declare her wealth, assets, and liabilities as mandated by the Ugandan laws.
The petitioners are reportedly seeking a comprehensive audit of Ms Among’s financial declarations, asset acquisitions and expenditure patterns, arguing that the scale of her publicly visible wealth “has raised legitimate questions that warrant scrutiny under Uganda’s anti-corruption and leadership accountability framework.”
The investigation comes against the backdrop of mounting public scrutiny and outrage over Among’s alleged lavish lifestyle, which has in recent months stirred debate across political and social circles.
She has faced criticism over her display of high-end assets, including a reportedly Shs3.4 billion Rolls-Royce, a fleet of luxury vehicles, upscale properties and high-profile cash donations at public events, church fundraisings and community drives.
Her growing portfolio of wealth—often showcased through grand public appearances and philanthropic contributions—has drawn both praise from supporters and criticism from accountability advocates, who argue that public officials must remain transparent about the sources of their riches, given that their primary source of income is taxpayers.
Critics say such conspicuous displays of wealth, particularly by leaders holding powerful public offices, risk undermining public trust at a time when many Ugandans are grappling with economic hardship, unemployment and pressure from high living costs.
According to the Uganda Leadership Code Act, public officials are required to declare their income, assets and liabilities, and are prohibited from using public office for personal enrichment or engaging in conduct that may lead to conflicts of interest.
If discrepancies are found, the investigation could trigger further legal or administrative action, including prosecution, sanctions or recommendations for asset recovery.