Former Speaker of Parliament Anita Annet Among has confirmed that she is suffering from a blood clot in one of her legs. She has appealed to President Yoweri Museveni for permission to leave her residence for specialised medical treatment, stating that her current confinement is worsening her health. This confirmation was made on Friday.

Bukedea County MP David Beecham Okwere has addressed concerns regarding the health of former Speaker of Parliament Anita Annet Among, stating that she is not as critically ill as some media reports suggest. However, he noted that during their meeting, she exhibited signs of swollen feet.

Former Kampala Central Member of Parliament Muhammad Nsereko has disclosed that former Speaker of Parliament Anita Annet Among is experiencing a serious health issue that has rendered her unable to walk. During a live TikTok broadcast, Nsereko stated that Among is suffering from deep vein thrombosis, a condition associated with blood clots, and requires urgent medical attention.

The arrest of Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago has sparked a national debate on power and accountability in Uganda, highlighting concerns over public intimidation. Following Lukwago's detention, Chief of Defence Forces Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba addressed the situation on social media, reflecting the growing fear among Ugandans regarding potential arrests, according to The Observer.

Erias Lukwago, an opposition politician and lawyer, will remain in custody after the Makindye Chief Magistrate’s Court denied his bail application. Chief Magistrate Sarah Basemera stated that the prosecution provided compelling reasons for continued detention, highlighting the seriousness of the charges against him and the necessity for protection.

The Chief Magistrate’s Court at Makindye has postponed a case against former Lord Mayor Elias Lukwago, who is charged with misprision of treason, to next week. This decision follows a notification from prison authorities stating that Lukwago is currently hospitalized at Mulago National Referral Hospital for specialized treatment, preventing his appearance in court.