Parliament’s Director of Communications and Public Affairs, Chris Obore, and seven other Parliament officials have been remanded to Luzira Prison until July 7, 2026, after appearing before the Anti-Corruption Court on a string of corruption-related charges, including embezzlement, money laundering, causing financial loss, and conspiracy.

The eight officials were arraigned following investigations by the Inspectorate of Government (IGG) into the alleged mismanagement and diversion of public funds at Parliament.
According to the prosecution, the accused allegedly embezzled more than Shs31 billion between 2023 and May 2026 while serving in various senior positions within Parliament.

Prosecutors further allege that some of the accused knowingly processed, approved, and received Shs10.89 billion in proceeds of crime, forming the basis of the money laundering charges.
Those charged are:Chris Ariko Obore – Director of Communications and Public Affairs,Daniel Adilo – Director of Human Resource,Leonard Okema – Executive Secretary in the Office of the Speaker
Rajab Kaaya Ssemalulu – Principal Research Officer ,Emmanuel Okwi Emuron – Principal Protocol Officer
Vincent Otebata – Capacity Development Officer,Stella Itute – Personal Assistant
Methods Murebe – Chief Executive Officer of the Uganda Parliamentary SACCO.

Court documents indicate that Obore is accused of embezzling approximately Shs5.25 billion, while Daniel Adilo faces the largest individual claim of about Shs14.6 billion. Leonard Okema is accused of embezzling Shs3.49 billion, Rajab Kaaya Ssemalulu Shs2.17 billion, Vincent Otebata Shs5.25 billion, and Stella Itute Shs75 million.

The case is part of an ongoing IGG investigation into alleged financial mismanagement and abuse of public funds within Parliament. Investigators say the probe has expanded beyond political leaders to include senior technical and administrative officials involved in Parliament’s financial operations.

Following their appearance before the Anti-Corruption Court, all eight accused were remanded to Luzira Prison until July 7, 2026, when the case will return to court for further proceedings.