The Inspectorate of Government (IGG) has confirmed that it is investigating the wealth declaration records of Anita Annet Among following a petition filed over her reported assets and lifestyle.
The petition, submitted earlier this week, asks the IGG to examine whether the Speaker fully declared her income, assets and liabilities as required under the Leadership Code Act. The complaint comes amid public debate surrounding Among’s lavish lifestyle and her recently acquired Rolls Royce vehicle.
Speaking to the media at the Uganda Media Centre on Friday, Inspector General of Government Justice Aisha Batala Naluzze confirmed that the complaint had been received and was already being processed.
According to Naluzze, the Inspectorate has started handling the matter in line with the procedures provided by law and investigations are expected to follow before findings are made public.
“We received the complaint and we are following the required procedures. Investigations will continue and we shall communicate our findings after the process is completed,” she said.
Naluzze also encouraged Ugandans to continue reporting suspected cases of corruption, unexplained wealth and misconduct involving public officials.
The petition, dated May 13, 2026, was officially received by the IGG Central Registry on the same day. It accuses Among of either failing to declare some of her wealth or under-declaring it, contrary to provisions of the Leadership Code Act.
The complaint was filed by Andrew Karamagi, Mercy Munduru, Kato Tumusiime, Gift Grace Achilla, Praise Aloikin and Godwin Toko.
In their petition addressed to Justice Batala, the complainants cited Section 21 of the Leadership Code Act and requested access to Among’s declaration of income, assets and liabilities.
They argued that under Section 4 of the law, all leaders and public officials are required to declare their wealth every two years during the month of March.
The petitioners further noted that failure to comply with the law can attract penalties such as dismissal from office, demotion and confiscation of undeclared assets.
“We accordingly lodge this complaint regarding failure to declare and/or under declaration of wealth by the aforementioned Anita Annette Among,” part of the petition states.
Meanwhile, the IGG has revealed that more than 61,000 public officers failed to declare their wealth during the recent declaration exercise.
According to Naluzze, out of 302,800 government officials expected to declare their income, assets and liabilities, only 241,230 complied with the requirement.
She warned that officials who failed to declare risk being taken before the Leadership Code Tribunal and could face penalties including fines, demotion and imprisonment.
