Andrew Mwenda, a veteran journalist, has backed the former speaker Annet Anita Among following her recent fall from grace due to being investigated for corruption allegations.

While appearing on a televised broadcast on May 21st, 2026, Mwenda weighed in on the recent ongoing anti-corruption investigation on Among, claiming that she was taking money from parliament to help in President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s campaigns.

“Anita Among was taking a lot of money from parliament to help Museveni build a political fan base,” he said.

Mwenda alleged that the President was aware of the Rolls-Royce being a gift and that Among had asked him for his permission before accepting it.

“It turns out that when someone gave Anita Among that Rolls-Royce, she asked Museveni if she should accept it, and he gave a go-ahead,” he noted.

He further claimed that there were many people who have partaken in corruption more than Among but they were not targeted.

“If you talk about corruption, how many people have stolen money in Uganda? There are people who have taken out of Uganda much more money, and they haven’t been attacked,” Mwenda added.

Mwenda also said that Among made an error of flaunting her influence and success, which contributed to her disgrace.

“Anita Among made the mistake of accumulating so much power and influence. She’s a victim of her own success,” he stated.

Additionally, he highlighted the public’s appreciation for General Muhoozi Kainerugaba’s efforts in taking action against corruption and claimed he would win a popularity opinion poll if it were conducted.

“You can do a poll right now, and Muhoozi is the most admired public figure in Uganda,” Mwenda said.

The ongoing anti-corruption crackdown on the former speaker of parliament, who is accused of money laundering and corruption, is a trending topic of discussion and has attracted mixed reactions from the public, political analysts, and commentators. Among is currently undergoing an investigation, and so far six luxury vehicles have been impounded and taken to the police headquarters in Naguru.