Tuesday is shaping up to be one of the busiest days on Uganda’s judicial calendar, with three high-profile cases involving senior political figures and public officials expected to take centre stage at different courts.
Former Speaker of Parliament and Bukedea Woman MP Anita Among is expected to appear before the Anti-Corruption Court in Kampala, where she is set to face formal charges after weeks of investigations into allegations of corruption, illicit enrichment and abuse of office.
Ms Among had been widely reported to be heading to court on Monday afternoon, but the appearance did not happen, with sources indicating that she is now expected to be arraigned at about 2pm on Tuesday.
She could appear alongside her husband, Federation of Uganda Football Associations (Fufa) president and Budiope County MP Moses Magogo, whose name has featured in the investigations surrounding the former Speaker’s political and personal affairs.
The court appearance comes after several weeks of intensified investigations by the Inspectorate of Government and the Criminal Investigations Directorate, including searches at her properties in Nakasero, Kigo and Bukedea.
Investigators seized documents, electronic devices and luxury vehicles, including a Rolls-Royce and a Range Rover.
The investigations have focused on allegations relating to corruption, abuse of office and illicit accumulation of wealth.
Among was among the officials who recorded statements with the IGG during the intense month of investigations that has culminated in the arrest of seven top officials.
Her former close associates in Parliament, including former Clerk to Parliament Adolf Mwesige and Uganda Parliamentary Cooperative Savings and Credit Society (Sacco) Chief Executive Officer Methods Murebe, could become key witnesses if the prosecution proceeds with its case.
The Anti-Corruption Court will also have another major matter on its cause list, with seven senior Parliament officials returning for their bail hearing after spending days on remand at Luzira Prison.
The officials, who were remanded on Friday, include Parliament Director of Communications and Public Affairs Chris Obore Ariko, Director of Human Resource Daniel Adilo, Executive Secretary in the Office of the Speaker Leonard Okema, Principal Research Officer Rajab Kaaya Ssemalulu, Principal Protocol Officer Emmanuel Emuron Okwi, Capacity Development Officer Vincent Otebata and Sacco chief executive Methods Murebe.
They are charged alongside Stella Itute, an Office Supervisor in the Office of the Sergeant-at-Arms, who was charged in absentia.
The group faces allegations of embezzlement, causing financial loss and money laundering involving more than Shs27 billion.
They appeared before Grade One Magistrate Esther Asiimwe, who read nine charges against them, but no plea was taken because the Anti-Corruption Court does not have jurisdiction over money laundering offences, which are handled by the High Court.
According to the charge sheet filed by prosecutors from the Inspectorate of Government and sanctioned by Inspector General of Government Justice Aisha Naluzze, the alleged offences occurred between 2023 and May 2026.
The State alleges that all the accused except Murebe received funds intended for Parliament’s donations and Corporate Social Responsibility programmes but failed to implement the activities, resulting in a financial loss of Shs27.201 billion.
Prosecutors further allege that between January 2023 and April 2026, some of the accused processed, approved and received Shs10.893 billion while knowing or having reason to believe the money was proceeds of crime.
The accused deny the allegations, and their lawyers are expected to argue for their release as they await further proceedings.
Meanwhile, former Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago will return to court as he seeks another opportunity for temporary freedom after a difficult period marked by health concerns and imprisonment.
Lukwago, who was arrested from his home in Wakiso last month, is understood to have been discharged from Mulago Hospital and returned to Luzira Prison ahead of his bail hearing.
His case had earlier been delayed after prison authorities informed Makindye Chief Magistrate’s Court that his deteriorating health made it unsafe for him to be transported to court.
Presiding Magistrate Sarah Ann Basemera adjourned proceedings after receiving communication from prison officials indicating that bringing Lukwago to court posed a serious risk to his health.
Lukwago is facing charges of allegedly failing to report information about a purported plot to overthrow the government, allegations he has denied.
His lawyers, led by Medard Lubega Sseggona, previously raised concerns about his condition after visiting him in prison and said specialist doctors had been assigned to manage his treatment.
The latest court session will test whether his health situation and other circumstances will influence his renewed attempt to secure bail after an earlier application was rejected.
With Among’s expected arraignment, the Parliament officials’ bail application and Lukwago’s case all scheduled within the same day, Tuesday is likely to be closely watched as Uganda’s courts handle some of the most politically sensitive cases in recent months.
