Former Minister of State for Foreign Affairs John Mulimba has called on Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba to establish a special bureau where Members of Parliament can freely report alleged corruption and abuse of power linked to Speaker Anita Among.
Speaking to journalists at Sheraton Kampala Hotel on Wednesday, Mulimba claimed that many MPs had been silenced by fear and intimidation within Parliament but were now ready to speak out.
“In order to fast-track the investigations, I want to call upon Afande MK to open an office or bureau where Members of Parliament can freely go and share information that may not ordinarily be uncovered,” Mulimba said.
“People are now willing to volunteer information. I am here to open Pandora’s box and tell the nation that there is a need for all of us to support the security forces in the ongoing crackdown on corruption,” he added.
Mulimba alleged that Parliament had become a center of corruption and impunity, saying fear had prevented many legislators from exposing wrongdoing.
“All of us have been suffocated. We have been pushed into a corner — people who could not breathe and could not speak. Those who dared to speak suffered the consequences,” he said.
The outgoing minister further accused Anita Among of presiding over an environment where Parliament allegedly lost its independence and democratic character.
“Parliament was no longer a place for debate. It became a place where one person could abuse anybody at will,” he said.
Mulimba praised Gen. Muhoozi for supporting the ongoing anti-corruption operations targeting Parliament, saying the crackdown had restored hope among Ugandans who had felt ignored for years.
“We want to thank him so much. He does not know how much relief he has given to millions of Ugandans out there,” he said.
He also referenced President Yoweri Museveni’s 2025 directive ordering investigations into alleged illicit wealth accumulation involving Anita Among, questioning why no action had allegedly been taken by the Inspectorate of Government.
Mulimba urged security agencies to pursue corruption cases to their conclusion and ensure that anyone found guilty is prosecuted in accordance with the law.
