Seven senior officials from the Parliament of Uganda, including Director of Communications and Public Affairs Chris Ariko Obore, have been remanded to prison until July 7, 2026, after being charged with embezzlement, money laundering, and related offences.
The officials appeared before the Anti-Corruption Court on Thursday following their arrest in an operation led by the Inspector General of Government (IGG).
According to the charge sheet, the suspects face multiple counts of embezzlement contrary to Sections 18(a) and 18(i)(iii) of the Anti-Corruption Act, Cap. 116.
Prosecutors allege that Obore embezzled Shs5.2 billion belonging to the Parliament of Uganda, funds he is said to have accessed by virtue of his position as Director of Communications and Public Affairs.
Director of Human Resource Daniel Adilo is accused of embezzling Shs14.6 billion from Parliament while serving in his official capacity.
Executive Secretary in the Office of the Speaker, Leonard Okema, is accused of embezzling Shs3.5 billion, with prosecutors alleging that the funds had been entrusted to him through his office.
The other accused are Rajab Kaaya Ssemalulu, Emmanuel Emuron Okwi, Stella Itute, and Vincent Otebata. They face charges of embezzlement of public funds, money laundering, and related offences.
All seven officials denied the charges. The Anti-Corruption Court remanded them until July 7, 2026, when they are expected to return for further proceedings.
