The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) General Muhoozi Kainerugaba has signalled an intensified crackdown on corruption following recent security raids linked to investigations involving Speaker of Parliament Anita Among.
In a statement shared on his official communication channels, Muhoozi confirmed that security agencies had already launched a coordinated operation targeting alleged corruption networks and warned that the exercise would be widened to include more suspects.
“The security forces under the direction and instructions of the Commander-in-Chief launched Operation ‘Maliza Ufisadi’ the other day. We shall expand this operation and apprehend all culprits. No one will be spared,” Muhoozi said.
The remarks come days after joint security teams, including personnel from the Criminal Investigations Directorate and Uganda People’s Defence Forces, conducted searches at several properties associated with Among.
The operations reportedly covered residences in Nakasero, Ntinda and Kigo, with additional sites still under review by investigators.
The ongoing probe is tied to allegations of corruption, illicit wealth accumulation and possible breaches of asset declaration laws under the Leadership Code Act.
Authorities are examining whether declared assets match the lifestyle and properties linked to the Speaker, as scrutiny over high-value property ownership and luxury assets continues.
According to reports from Kampala, the investigation was triggered by a formal complaint lodged by a group of lawyers with the Inspectorate of Government.
The petition calls for a detailed audit of Among’s wealth and seeks clarification on potential irregularities during her tenure in senior public office.
The Inspectorate has confirmed receipt of the complaint and indicated that preliminary assessments are underway before a full-scale investigation proceeds.
Security agencies, meanwhile, maintain that the operation is part of a broader anti-corruption strategy rather than targeting specific individuals.
The developments have triggered intense political debate in Uganda, with supporters of the anti-corruption drive describing it as a long-overdue intervention, while critics warn that high-profile operations risk being perceived as politically charged.
Muhoozi’s remarks now suggest a possible expansion of the crackdown beyond the current probe, raising expectations of further investigations targeting senior officials and public figures.