Former Speaker of Parliament Anita Among and her husband, Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) President Moses Magogo, have been mentioned in fresh allegations surrounding claims of torture, influence and internal security disputes involving State House and security agencies.
The allegations emerged after journalist Andrew Mwenda intensified his claims concerning Stephen Nuwagaba, a State House staffer whom he accuses of misleading President Yoweri Museveni and using access to sensitive information to influence decisions involving senior government and security officials.
The controversy follows President Museveni’s recent statement defending Nuwagaba, describing him as a young man who allegedly approached him as a victim of torture and intimidation by elements within security agencies.
Museveni said the alleged mistreatment of citizens by security officers was unacceptable and that some individuals accused of abuses were already facing legal action.
However, Mwenda has challenged the President’s position, claiming that Nuwagaba provided misleading information about his background, experiences and allegations of torture.
In his latest publication, Mwenda alleged that Nuwagaba told President Museveni that he had been tortured by operatives of the Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence (CMI) on the orders of Anita Among and her husband Moses Magogo.
The allegations have not been independently verified, and neither Among nor Magogo has publicly responded to the claims at the time of publication.
According to Mwenda’s account, Nuwagaba initially approached State House seeking assistance after claiming he had been tortured and needed medical support.
Mwenda further alleged that Nuwagaba later presented himself as a cyber expert and intelligence source with information about security threats, government affairs and activities involving senior officials.
The journalist claimed that some officials who interacted with Nuwagaba later questioned his background, including claims about his training, intelligence experience and technical abilities.
Mwenda also alleged that a security officer had previously reported that his brother was tortured by CMI following a dispute involving Anita Among and Moses Magogo.
According to the claims, the alleged incident was linked to a personal disagreement involving individuals connected to both sides, although details surrounding the matter remain unclear.
Mwenda’s publication also included allegations involving Erina Kagisha, the wife of former Special Forces Command (SFC) commander Maj. Gen. Don Nabasa.
He alleged that Kagisha was approached by senior security officials and asked to provide statements against her husband, claims she reportedly rejected.
The publication further alleged that Kagisha later informed her husband about the incident and that she sought an audience with President Museveni over concerns surrounding the matter.
Mwenda also raised questions about how Nuwagaba gained access to State House and allegedly became involved in discussions concerning senior government and security figures.
He claimed that some officials within State House became suspicious of Nuwagaba’s claims after reviewing information he allegedly provided to authorities.
The journalist alleged that Nuwagaba claimed to have advanced cyber and intelligence experience, including links to international institutions, but that some officials questioned the credibility of those claims.
Mwenda’s allegations have added another layer to the ongoing debate about security operations, access to the presidency and the handling of sensitive information within government structures.
President Museveni, however, has questioned why some individuals are attacking Nuwagaba if his claims are false, suggesting that critics could be attempting to divert attention from possible wrongdoing within security agencies.
The dispute has continued to attract public attention as questions remain over the allegations, the individuals mentioned and whether any official investigations will be conducted to establish the facts surrounding the claims.
