MP Daudi Kabanda Accuses Former Speaker Anita Among of $810,000 (Shs3 Billion) Bribe Attempt
Kampala, Uganda — In an explosive YouTube interview that has since gone viral and is currently trending on X (formerly Twitter), Kasambya County MP and Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) Secretary General Daudi Kabanda has publicly accused former Speaker of Parliament Anita Annet Among of attempting to bribe him with approximately Shs3 billion (around $810,000) to influence his political alignments.
According to Kabanda, Among approached him with an offer to deliver the funds to Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the head of the PLU. Kabanda claims he refused the bribe outright. He further alleges that Among retaliated by informing President Yoweri Museveni that Kabanda himself had solicited the money.
Context of the Allegations
The accusations come at a tumultuous time for Among, who recently stepped down or was ousted from her powerful position as Speaker amid a barrage of corruption scandals. These include the high-profile “iron sheets graft” case and other probes into alleged abuse of office, illicit enrichment, and money laundering.
Security agencies have conducted raids on Among’s properties, seizing luxury vehicles including a Rolls-Royce Cullinan valued at around Shs3.4 billion and other high-end cars. Ongoing investigations by police and other bodies have intensified, with reports of large sums of cash and unexplained wealth surfacing in connection to her office.
Kabanda, who was once an ally of Among, reportedly played a key role in withdrawing PLU support for her re-election bid in early May 2026. His revelations in the Thursday interview have added fuel to the already heated political drama surrounding her fall from grace.
Public Reaction on X
The story has sparked widespread discussion on X, with users debating Kabanda’s motives, Among’s alleged corruption history, and the broader implications for Ugandan politics. Some posts defend Kabanda’s transparency, while others question the timing and suggest internal rivalries within ruling circles.
Related trending posts also show Kabanda defending himself against betrayal claims by sharing alleged private messages with Among.
Background on Key Figures
· Anita Annet Among: Long-serving Speaker known for her influential role in Parliament but dogged by repeated corruption allegations, including misuse of public funds and controversial financial transactions during her tenure.
· Daudi Kabanda: MP for Kasambya County and a prominent figure in the PLU, aligned with Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba.
· Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba: Son of President Yoweri Museveni and head of the Patriotic League of Uganda, a key political movement.
This developing story underscores the intense factional battles and anti-corruption efforts within Uganda’s political landscape as the country navigates post-election dynamics. Authorities have not yet issued an official response to Kabanda’s specific claims, but the broader investigations into Among continue.
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