Politics 18 May 2026 Daily Monitor (Uganda)
NRM Youth Group Calls Anita Among Probe Selective and a 'Mockery'
A faction of NRM youth leaders, operating as the NRM Revolutionary Network, has criticized the corruption probe into former Speaker Anita Among, deeming it 'selective' and a political distraction rather than a genuine anti-corruption effort. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/nrm-youth-group-slams-speaker-corruption-probe-as-selective-and-a-mockery--5464578
A group of youth leaders affiliated with the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) has voiced strong opposition to the ongoing corruption investigation targeting former Speaker of Parliament Anita Among. The NRM Revolutionary Network (NRN) described the probe as a “mockery” and a politically motivated act.
The youth leaders, speaking to reporters in Kampala, argued that the investigation represents a “selective application” of the law, suggesting it is not a sincere attempt to address systemic corruption.
The probe commenced amidst significant political tension following Ms. Among’s withdrawal from the Speakership race. Reports indicate that security forces have been searching her properties as part of an inquiry into alleged corruption and self-enrichment.
However, the NRN youth cautioned the public against celebrating the downfall of high-profile officials, proposing that such events do not translate into tangible economic improvements for ordinary Ugandans. “If this operation ‘Maliza Ufisadi’ is to be taken seriously by Ugandans, it must come to all. It is selective, and it’s disenfranchising the people who are only against a certain narrative,” stated NRN youth leader Edgar Stuart Mugisha.
Mugisha questioned the benefits citizens derive from such investigations, highlighting persistent poverty, with “51 percent of Ugandans are poor.” He also noted that past leadership changes, including those involving former Speakers Edward Ssekandi and Rebecca Kadaga, had not improved the average citizen’s livelihood.
The youth group stressed that anti-corruption measures should extend beyond parliamentary circles to address issues in essential government departments. “We want to see anti-corruption agencies swinging into action in some of the vital government departments, for example, URA [Uganda Revenue Authority], Ministry of Health, and Local Governments, and weed out corruption,” urged another youth leader, Vivian Kabasita.
Furthermore, the NRN called for President Yoweri Museveni to appoint the Chief of Defence Forces, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, as the next Vice President, citing his perceived commitment to fighting graft. This comes at a time when annual reports from the Inspector General of Government (IGG) estimate that Uganda loses approximately Shs 10 trillion annually to corruption.