Security agencies in Uganda have reportedly recovered large sums of money, electronic devices, and sensitive documents during coordinated searches at properties linked to Speaker of Parliament Anita Among, according to officials cited in local media reports.
The operations, carried out by a joint team of security and intelligence units, targeted multiple residences in Kampala and Wakiso in what investigators describe as part of ongoing probes into alleged financial misconduct, including illicit wealth accumulation and possible breaches of anti-corruption laws.
According to investigators quoted in Daily Monitor, the searches uncovered at least five sacks containing cash in Ugandan shillings, mainly in 50,000 denomination notes.
Authorities also reportedly seized bundles of foreign currency, including United States dollars and euros, which were documented as part of the evidence inventory.
Beyond cash, security teams are said to have recovered a wide range of electronic devices.
These include mobile phones, laptops, tablets, smart watches, cameras, and closed-circuit television (CCTV) recording equipment. Officials indicated that the devices are expected to undergo forensic analysis to determine their relevance to the ongoing investigations.
Documents retrieved during the raids allegedly include bank records, company registration papers, land titles, and cheque books.
Investigators also listed motor vehicles among the assets examined, alongside digital infrastructure components such as internet connection systems linked to the properties.
The recovered materials are reportedly being processed for evidential use in investigations touching on suspected money laundering, abuse of office, and potential violations under Uganda’s Leadership Code Act. Authorities have not yet issued formal charges in connection with the findings.
The searches were conducted by a multi-agency team comprising officers from the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID), Defence Intelligence and Security, police Crime Intelligence, the Special Forces Command intelligence unit, and forensic experts. Officials described the operation as coordinated and intelligence-led, targeting what they termed “key financial and digital trails.”
Anita Among has not publicly commented in detail on the reported findings at the time of publication.
The developments come amid heightened political scrutiny over corruption allegations targeting senior public officials, with anti-graft agencies under pressure to demonstrate progress in high-profile cases.