The Anti-Corruption Court has further remanded seven senior officials from the Parliament of Uganda until 27th July 2026, as the State continues with investigations and prepares to commence committal proceedings against them.
The officials, who were arrested last week by the Inspectorate of Government (IGG), are facing a series of serious charges, including embezzlement, causing financial loss to the government, and money laundering. The charges were filed by the same anti-corruption body as investigations into alleged financial irregularities continue.
The court session was presided over by Grade One Magistrate Esther Asiimwe, who ruled that the bail applications could not be handled at this stage because some of the accused persons are facing money laundering charges.
According to the court, money laundering offences are matters that fall under the exclusive jurisdiction of the High Court, meaning the lower court could not make a decision on bail for those particular charges.
Among the officials remanded is Mr. Chris Obore, the Director of Communications at Parliament, who is accused alongside other senior officials in the ongoing case.
Other officials include Adilo Daniel, the Director of Human Resource; Okema Leonard, the Executive Secretary in the Office of the Speaker; and Rajab Kaaya Ssemalulu, a Principal Research Officer.
The list of accused officials also includes Okwi Emmanuel Emuron, the Principal Protocol Officer; Otebata Vincent, a Capacity Development Officer; and Murebe Methods, the Chief Executive Officer of the Uganda Parliamentary Cooperative Savings and Credit Society Ltd (SACCO).
The State informed court that investigations are still ongoing and that more time is needed to complete inquiries before the case proceeds to the next stage. The suspects will remain in custody as authorities finalize the necessary legal processes.
The case has attracted public attention because it involves senior officials working within Parliament, one of the country’s key government institutions. The charges have raised concerns about accountability, transparency, and the management of public resources.
However, the accused persons remain innocent until proven guilty by a competent court of law. The ongoing proceedings will determine whether the evidence presented by the prosecution is sufficient to support the allegations against them.
The next court appearance on 27th July 2026 is expected to provide further direction on the progress of investigations and the future handling of the case.
