Fresh uncertainty has emerged around Parliament’s administration following reports that Adolf Mwesige Kasaija, the Clerk to Parliament and accounting officer, has been summoned by detectives at CID headquarters in Kibuli over matters related to parliamentary expenditure.
Mwesige was reportedly directed to appear before investigators at the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) in Kibuli to record a statement. The summons reportedly required him to present himself on Friday at 10:00am, signaling what sources describe as an escalation of scrutiny into the financial operations of Parliament.
Mr Mwesige, who serves as the administrative head of Parliament, plays a central role in overseeing the institution’s budget, procurement processes, and overall financial management. His summons is therefore likely to raise concerns about the scope and depth of the ongoing inquiries, particularly given his position as the accounting officer responsible for authorizing expenditure.
The Office of the Clerk to Parliament, established following a comprehensive organisational review of the Parliamentary Service in 2003, is central to the functioning of the legislature. The Clerk provides vision and leadership to the Parliamentary Service, initiates strategies to achieve that vision, and offers advice and guidance to the Speaker on rules, procedures and parliamentary protocol. The office also directs the internal management of Parliament, effectively making the Clerk the de facto Chief Executive Officer of the Parliamentary Service.
It was not immediately clear which specific aspects of Parliament’s expenditure the detectives were focusing on. However, sources familiar with the matter indicated that issues such as corruption, financial mismanagement, and possible diversion of funds were expected to be at the centre of the investigations.
The development comes at a politically sensitive moment for Anita Among, the Speaker of Parliament, whose leadership has in recent months faced mounting criticism and controversy. Summoning of such a high-ranking parliamentary official could intensify pressure on her office, especially amid ongoing debates about transparency and accountability within the legislature.
The latest twist also comes against the backdrop of fast-moving political developments within the ruling establishment that appear to have further weakened Among’s position.
On May 15, 2026, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the Chief of Defence Forces and First Son, publicly endorsed Defence and Veteran Affairs Minister Marksons Jacob Oboth Oboth for the position of Speaker of Parliament.
The endorsement has been widely interpreted as a significant signal of shifting power dynamics within the National Resistance Movement (NRM), parliament and the influence that the military chief and Patriotic League of Uganda chairman wields.
Oboth Oboth’s endorsement introduces a formidable challenger to Among, whose grip on the speakership had already been under scrutiny. The backing from Gen Kainerugaba—seen as an increasingly influential figure in Uganda’s political landscape—could decisively tilt the race.
Compounding the pressure, Among is also reported to have held a high-stakes meeting with President Yoweri Museveni at State House on May 14, 2026.
Sources familiar with the meeting suggest it was pivotal and may have effectively sealed her fate regarding the speakership, with indications pointing toward an imminent loss of the position.
Beyond the internal political shifts, Among has also been grappling with persistent public scrutiny over her personal wealth. Questions have been raised in recent months regarding the source of her assets, with particular focus on the acquisition of a high-end Rolls-Royce vehicle—an issue that has since been widely referred to as the “Rolls-Royce scandal.” Critics and sections of the public have demanded greater transparency, arguing that such displays of wealth sit uneasily with her public office.
Further controversy has surrounded reports of a property linked to Ms Among in the United Kingdom, which has fueled debate about asset declarations and accountability among senior public officials. While no formal findings have been publicly released tying any wrongdoing to the Speaker in a court process, the allegations have nonetheless intensified political pressure and fed into broader concerns about governance and ethical standards.
Meanwhile, the CID probe into parliamentary expenditure—now drawing in the Clerk to Parliament—adds an institutional dimension to what is rapidly becoming a full-blown political crisis. Investigators are said to be examining procurement processes and broader spending patterns, though details remain tightly held.
Adolf Kasaija Mwesige is a seasoned lawyer and long-serving public official who has held several senior positions in Uganda’s government. Prior to his appointment as Clerk to Parliament, he served as Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, as well as Minister of Local Government, building a reputation as a key figure within the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM).
He also represented Bunyangabu County in Parliament for multiple terms, where he was regarded as an experienced legislator with deep knowledge of parliamentary procedures and governance. His transition from elective politics to a technical and administrative role as Clerk to Parliament was seen as an effort to strengthen institutional leadership within the Parliamentary Service.
It should be remembered that Museveni reportedly presented evidence contained in intelligence reports regarding Anita Among’s UK house, even as the speaker fought back accusing Rebecca Kadaga of fighting her, and calling for NRM CEC to be the one to decide on speaker flagbearer. (See Details Here, There and Over There.
Mwesige’s appointment to the clerkship placed him at the centre of Parliament’s administrative and financial operations, leveraging both his legal background and extensive political experience. His current summoning by CID, if true, therefore places a spotlight on one of the most influential technocrats within Uganda’s legislative arm.
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