The government has withdrawn at least seven official vehicles from former Speaker of Parliament Anita Among as investigations into alleged corruption and illicit enrichment continue to widen.
The vehicles, which had been stationed at Among’s residence in Nakasero, were returned to Parliament’s parking yard in accordance with procedures governing the handover of government property by outgoing public officials.
Sources within Parliament said the returned fleet included police patrol vehicles, lead escort cars, and high-end utility vehicles assigned to Among during her tenure to facilitate official duties and state movements.
The development reportedly followed concerns raised by the Office of the Clerk to Parliament regarding delays in the return of the official fleet for auditing, servicing, and reassignment to new parliamentary leadership.
Under Uganda’s Parliamentary Pensions Act, former Speakers and Deputy Speakers are required to immediately surrender all official government vehicles upon leaving office. The Parliamentary Commission is also tasked with conducting a full inventory of state-owned assets to ensure accountability before a new administration assumes office.
On Wednesday, security agencies reportedly seized several luxury vehicles from Among’s residence in Nakasero, while official parliamentary vehicles remained untouched during the operation.
At least six privately owned vehicles were later transferred to Naguru Police headquarters for forensic examination as part of an ongoing investigation. Investigators reportedly focused on two high-end luxury vehicles, including a Rolls-Royce, which allegedly prompted further scrutiny.
Authorities have also reportedly confiscated additional assets linked to Among, including cash, expensive jewellery, and electronic surveillance equipment. Several bank accounts associated with the former Speaker have reportedly been frozen pending investigations.
On Thursday, members of the investigation team reportedly travelled to Bukedea to search for evidence connected to allegations of corruption, money laundering, and illicit enrichment.
The probe is also said to have expanded beyond Parliament to include officials in government ministries, the Judiciary, and the Electoral Commission as investigators intensify efforts to trace suspected misuse of public resources.
