The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, has dismissed reports suggesting she intends to contest for the presidency in 2031, saying instead that she plans to retire from active politics and support a successor backed by President Yoweri Museveni.
Speaking yesterday in Kampala during a high-profile charity event, Among contributed UGX 100 million to the “MK Run,” an initiative marking the 52nd birthday of Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba scheduled for April 26, 2026.
Among further downplayed ambitions for higher office, saying the role of a Member of Parliament alone is demanding enough and that she does not see herself suited for the presidency.
The event was organised by the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU), a pro-government mobilisation group aligned with President Museveni and Gen. Kainerugaba.
The “MK Run” has been repositioned as a philanthropic initiative supporting vulnerable children, orphanages, and disadvantaged urban youth.
PLU officials, including mobilisation director Michael Mawanda and secretary general David Kabanda, praised Among’s contribution and political loyalty.
Kabanda also reveal that Gen. Kainerugaba had previously directed support for Among’s re-election as Speaker.
She has previously publicly aligned herself with the First Family, including naming a major block at Bukedea Comprehensive Senior Secondary School after “General M.K.” and repeatedly affirming loyalty to President Museveni.
She rose to the Speakership in March 2022 following the death of her predecessor, Jacob Oulanyah, after serving briefly as Deputy Speaker.
By URN
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