A fresh wave of allegations has emerged in Uganda’s unfolding parliamentary corruption probe, with activist Agather Atuhaire accusing former Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa of benefiting from the same controversial expenditures attributed to former Speaker Anita Among.
Atuhaire’s claims come amid ongoing investigations into alleged misuse of public funds during Among’s tenure.
In a series of statements, the activist argued that the financial decisions under scrutiny were not limited to one office but reflected a broader pattern within the parliamentary leadership.
“He is part of the Parliamentary leadership, no?” Atuhaire posed, before alleging that Tayebwa was a direct beneficiary of multiple allowances and privileges approved during the period in question.
According to her assertions, both leaders allegedly benefited from significant increases in per diem allowances, with Among’s reportedly rising to $4,000 per night and Tayebwa’s to $3,500.
She further claimed that the two leaders received large sums for personal expenditures, including funds for furnishing private residences—figures she placed at UGX 890 million in Tayebwa’s case.
The activist also cited additional benefits, including taxpayer-funded generators, annual vacations with spouses, and expanded office budgets covering entertainment and donations.
She alleged that these expenditures were part of broader budget reallocations that also extended to constituencies, naming Mitooma District as a beneficiary during successive financial years.
Atuhaire claimed that some of the travel-related expenditures reached staggering levels, referencing what she described as “half a billion shillings for one trip,” reportedly classified as official leave.
“These were not isolated decisions,” she stated, insisting that documentation supporting the claims had already been compiled and shared by watchdog actors.
The allegations widen the scope of scrutiny beyond Among, who is already facing formal investigations.
However, neither Tayebwa nor Among has publicly responded to the latest claims at the time of publication.
The developments also risk intensifying public pressure on investigative agencies to expand the probe and clarify the extent of involvement among top parliamentary officials.