Former Parliament Director of Communications Chris Obore and six other senior parliamentary officials accused of embezzling and laundering Shs31.9 billion in public funds have been granted bail.
Obore was granted a Shs30 million cash bail, with the court ordering him to deposit his land title for property in Kiwanga, Mukono, as well as his passport, as security.
His sureties were bonded at Shs300 million non-cash. The court warned that the property deposited as security could be forfeited if Obore breaches any of the bail conditions.
The court also granted bail to his six co-accused, who are facing charges arising from the alleged misuse of public funds.
Mureebe Muhanuka, Rajab Kaaya and Emmanuel Emuron Okwi were each granted bail on a Shs20 million cash bond, while Daniel Adiro and Leonard Okema were each granted Shs35 million. Vincent Tebata was granted bail on a Shs30 million cash bond.
The seven officials were arrested on July 2, 2026, following investigations into allegations involving the embezzlement and laundering of Shs31.9 billion in public funds.
They were subsequently charged with embezzlement, money laundering and related offences.
The allegations also triggered administrative action within Parliament, with the officials being interdicted following a directive by Inspector General of Government (IGG) Lady Justice Naluzze Aisha Batala.
