KAMPALA — The Director of Public Prosecutions, Lino Anguzu, has confirmed that his office is supporting ongoing investigations into corruption allegations involving Parliament, including matters linked to former Speaker of Parliament Anita Among.
Speaking on the investigations, Anguzu said the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions is providing legal and technical guidance to investigators, particularly on evidence gathering and procedural requirements, but cautioned against premature conclusions while inquiries are still underway.
He stressed that the investigations remain active and that prosecutorial decisions would only be made after all evidence has been reviewed.
Anguzu also warned the public against speculation, saying the role of prosecutors at this stage is to ensure that investigations are conducted lawfully and that any eventual action is based on credible evidence.
His remarks come amid high-profile investigations into allegations of corruption, money laundering, and illicit enrichment involving Among and other individuals linked to Parliament.
Last week, security agencies conducted coordinated searches at properties associated with Among in Nakasero, Kigo, and Ntinda, as well as her office at Parliament.
During the operations, investigators reportedly recovered and seized a range of items believed to be relevant to the ongoing inquiry.
The items reportedly included motor vehicles, cash, jewellery, and electronic surveillance equipment, which authorities are now examining as part of efforts to establish whether the assets were lawfully acquired and whether they are connected to the allegations under investigation.
The investigations have generated widespread public interest, with anti-corruption activists and civil society organisations calling for transparency and accountability in the handling of the case.
Despite growing scrutiny, Anguzu maintained that the process was still ongoing and urged the public to allow investigators to complete their work before drawing conclusions.
He said decisions on whether criminal charges will be preferred can only be made after investigators submit their findings for prosecutorial review.
The probe is regarded as one of the most significant anti-corruption investigations involving senior public officials in recent years and is expected to test Uganda’s commitment to fighting graft and strengthening accountability within public institutions.
Neither Among nor her legal team had publicly responded to Anguzu’s remarks by the time of publication, and authorities had not announced any formal charges arising from the investigations.