Investigative journalism and activism
After leaving mainstream media, Atuhaire transitioned into freelance investigative journalism. She began using social media, particularly X (formerly Twitter), as her primary platform to publish her findings. She explained this shift was motivated by the belief that information shared on social media reaches a wider and more engaged audience than through traditional channels. [4] This independent work allowed her to focus on long-form investigations into corruption and maladministration within major public institutions.
Law Development Centre investigation
Atuhaire gained national attention for her investigation into the Law Development Centre, Uganda's sole provider of the bar course. She exposed alleged systemic issues, including unexplained examination failures, a lack of transparent appeal processes for students, and general maladministration. Her reporting brought the long-standing frustrations of many law students to the forefront of public debate. [3]
Parliamentary expenditure ccandals
In 2023, Atuhaire led a high-profile investigation into the Parliament of Uganda's expenditure. She published documents and details revealing that the leadership, including Speaker Anita Among and her deputy Thomas Tayebwa, had procured expensive luxury vehicles using public funds, despite already having access to official vehicles. Her reports indicated that parliamentary officials who initially opposed the purchase were replaced by more compliant individuals. [5] This exposé led to public outcry and threats against her, though no legal action was taken against her as her reporting was based on documented evidence. [1]
#UgandaParliamentExhibition
In 2024, Atuhaire was a central figure in the online anti-corruption campaign known as the #UgandaParliamentExhibition. Working alongside other activists like Dr. Spire Ssentongo, she used social media to expose alleged large-scale corruption, nepotism, and extravagant spending within the Parliament of Uganda. [6] The campaign utilized leaked documents to detail questionable financial transactions, inflated allowances, and irregularities in staff recruitment. The exhibition generated intense national dialogue and put significant pressure on parliamentary leadership to address the allegations of misuse of public funds. [7]
