KAPEEKA, UGANDA — Gen. Salim Saleh has reportedly told a delegation of Teso leaders that the challenges facing former Speaker of Parliament Anita Among are connected to a wider investigation into the management and performance of Parliament.
The delegation reportedly travelled to Saleh’s residence in Kapeeka, Nakaseke District, seeking his intervention over Among’s political and legal situation.
It was led by the Paramount Chief of the Iteso Cultural Union, Papa Emorimor Paul Sande Etomeileng Emolot, and included cultural leaders and Members of Parliament from the Teso sub-region.
ChimpReports, citing multiple officials who attended the meeting, reported that Saleh said the investigation was not limited to allegations against one individual but was also examining institutional weaknesses within Parliament during Among’s tenure as Speaker.
Saleh Raises Questions About Parliament’s Management
Saleh reportedly expressed concern about Parliament’s performance in oversight, accountability and the monitoring of government programmes.
“She failed to run and properly manage the institution of Parliament.”
ChimpReports attributed the remark to Saleh, citing several officials who were present during the meeting.
Saleh reportedly said investigators were examining Parliament as an institution to establish how weaknesses in its management and oversight systems may have contributed to corruption, misuse of public resources and poor service delivery.
He was also reported to have criticised legislators who neglected their responsibilities in Parliament and their constituencies while continuing to receive public funds.
According to the report, Saleh said President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni required a detailed assessment of Parliament’s operations before determining what reforms may be necessary.
Delegation Sought Intervention for Among
The Teso delegation reportedly appealed to Saleh to assist Among as investigations involving the former Speaker continued.
Saleh described Among as “our daughter” and acknowledged her long-standing relationship with him and her support for the ruling National Resistance Movement.
He reportedly said he would assist where possible but maintained that her role in the institutional failures under investigation would have to be examined alongside the conduct of other officials.
The delegation included Teso Parliamentary Group Vice Chairperson Emmanuel Omoding and MPs Margaret Etilu, Samuel Ediau, Constantine Okwii and David Okweere Beecham.
The meeting formed part of continuing efforts by leaders from the Teso sub-region to engage senior government officials over Among’s position.
“I Can’t Save Her” Claim Remains Unconfirmed
A separate report by The Nile Post characterised Saleh’s position as saying that he could no longer “save” Among because the issues surrounding her were beyond his personal control.
The report also claimed that Saleh advised her supporters to pray for her, secure strong legal representation and allow the legal process to proceed.
However, The Nile Post did not identify the people who supplied those specific remarks or provide an audio or video recording of the meeting.
Those particular claims could not be independently verified by the iTV Uganda Newsroom and should therefore be treated as unconfirmed rather than established direct quotations from Saleh.
Among Cooperating with Investigation
Among withdrew from the race for Speaker of the 12th Parliament in May following security operations and searches at properties linked to her.
She said at the time that she would cooperate with the ongoing state investigations and remain available to serve Uganda and the National Resistance Movement when required.
Jacob Marksons Oboth was subsequently elected Speaker of the 12th Parliament on 25 May 2026, replacing Among, who remains the Bukedea District Woman Member of Parliament.
Investigators from the Criminal Investigations Directorate, Forensic Services and other security agencies have reportedly searched several properties linked to Among and examined vehicles and other materials as part of investigations into alleged corruption, money laundering and illicit enrichment.
Reports published in July indicated that a file concerning Among had been forwarded to the Directorate of Public Prosecutions for review and guidance.
The Directorate of Public Prosecutions had not publicly announced a charging decision arising from the reported file by the time of publication.
Police Have Released Limited Information
The Uganda Police Force has provided limited official information about the progress and findings of the investigation.
Police spokesperson Kituuma Rusoke previously said he had not been fully briefed on the specific allegations or possible charges being considered.
This means that several details circulating publicly continue to rely on unnamed sources familiar with the investigations rather than a comprehensive official police, Inspectorate of Government or prosecution statement.
Among has not been convicted of any offence arising from the current investigation. All allegations against her remain subject to investigation, possible prosecutorial review and determination through the courts.
Debate Over Accountability and Political Influence
The reported Kapeeka meeting has renewed debate about whether political relationships should influence investigations involving senior public officials.
Saleh’s reported remarks suggest that personal friendship and party loyalty may not be sufficient to stop an investigation where state agencies are examining broader institutional and financial concerns.
They also raise questions about Parliament’s responsibility to supervise public expenditure, monitor government programmes and hold ministries and agencies accountable.
The investigation’s credibility will ultimately depend on whether it follows established law, discloses its findings clearly and treats all individuals under investigation according to the principles of due process and the presumption of innocence.
Further clarity is expected from the investigating agencies and the Directorate of Public Prosecutions regarding the evidence gathered, any recommended charges and the wider institutional reforms reportedly being considered for Parliament.
