Kampala, Uganda — Fresh details have emerged in the ongoing investigations into former Speaker of Parliament Anita Among, with reports indicating that several firearms allegedly manufactured in Israel were recovered during security operations conducted at her residences in Kampala.
Among, who served as Speaker of the 11th Parliament, is currently under investigation over allegations of money laundering, illicit enrichment, and suspected accumulation of unexplained wealth.
Security agencies recently conducted extensive searches at her residences in Nakasero and Kigo, with detectives spending several hours combing through the properties before proceeding to Parliament, where searches were also carried out at her office and that of Clerk to Parliament Adolf Mwesige Kasaija.
Although security agencies are yet to release an official comprehensive report on the findings, sources close to the investigations claim that multiple items were recovered during the operations, including luxury vehicles, documents, and firearms.
According to reports, five guns allegedly manufactured in Israel were among the items recovered from the former Speaker’s residences. Sources further claim that some of the firearms were registered while others were allegedly not reflected in official records, raising fresh questions among investigators.
A security source quoted by the government-owned newspaper New Vision reportedly described the weapons discovery as one of the most alarming aspects of the ongoing investigations.
“This is the first Speaker who has amassed so much wealth in the shortest time,” the source was quoted as saying.
“It was the weapons that raised the deepest alarm. A number of firearms were retrieved from her residences, reportedly traced to Israel as the country of manufacture. Some of the weapons are registered, whereas others are not,” the source reportedly added.
The reports have also sparked claims that several retired police officers were allegedly facilitated for firearms training in Israel. According to information circulating among investigators, some of the individuals reportedly included former security personnel attached to senior government officials, including former Speaker Rebecca Kadaga, the late Minister Sam Engola, and the late Speaker Jacob Oulanyah.
However, these claims remain unverified by authorities, and no official statement has yet been issued confirming the allegations.
On Tuesday, May 19, 2026, Chief of Defence Forces Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba indicated that security agencies would soon release details regarding properties and assets recovered during the investigations. He also hinted at possible auctioning of assets believed to have been acquired through corruption or illicit accumulation of wealth.
Meanwhile, all vehicles reportedly linked to the former Speaker were on Tuesday afternoon removed from her premises and transported to the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) headquarters as investigations continue.
The allegations surrounding the reported recovery of firearms have also triggered mixed reactions from legal and political commentators.
Uganda Law Society President Isaac Ssemakadde expressed skepticism about the claims, drawing comparisons to previous incidents involving opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine, during the Arua incidents several years ago.
“The same way guns were found in Bobi Wine’s apartment in Arua,” Ssemakadde reportedly said.
“I have lived long enough to understand how they operate,” he added.
Authorities have not announced any formal charges against Anita Among, and investigations into the matter remain ongoing.
