Former Speaker of Parliament Anita Annet Among has thanked President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni for what she described as his “parental grace” and decision to pardon her following more than three months under house arrest.
Among, who is also the Bukedea District Woman Member of Parliament, expressed her gratitude in a message posted on X on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, a day after Chief of Defence Forces Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba announced that President Museveni had ordered her release and decided against prosecuting her.
“I take this opportunity to thank the Almighty God for the gift of life and freedom,” Among said, before expressing her “profound and heartfelt appreciation” to President Museveni for his mercy.
She also thanked Gen. Muhoozi for his professionalism in handling the matter.
“I also extend my gratitude to the Chief of Defence Forces, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, for his professionalism throughout this period,” she said.
Among said she was ready to resume serving her constituents and remain committed to the country’s leadership.
“As the Woman MP for Bukedea, I look forward to continuing my work for my constituents and standing firm with our revolutionary leadership,” she added.
Museveni orders release
Gen. Muhoozi announced on Tuesday that President Museveni had instructed him to release Among from house arrest.
“Mzee has also instructed me to release AAA from house arrest. We shall do that as well,” Muhoozi posted on X.
Responding to questions about whether Among would face prosecution, the CDF said the State would not proceed with criminal charges against her.
“No. We shall not prosecute AAA. She made mistakes but Mzee has decided to forgive her,” he said.
The decision brings an abrupt end to a high-profile investigation that had placed the former Speaker under restricted movement since May.
Months under investigation
Among was placed under house arrest after security agencies searched several properties associated with her in Nakasero, Kigo, Ntinda and Bukedea.
The investigations focused on allegations including corruption, illicit enrichment, abuse of office and other financial irregularities linked to her tenure as Speaker of Parliament.
Her situation had also attracted appeals from leaders and legislators from the Teso sub-region, who called on President Museveni to show mercy and allow her to access specialised medical treatment.
With her release now ordered and prosecution ruled out, Among is set to return to public life and continue representing the people of Bukedea in Parliament.
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