Seven senior officials from Uganda’s Parliament have been remanded to Luzira Prison until July 7, 2026, after appearing before Grade One Magistrate Esther Asiimwe on corruption-related charges.
The officials appeared in court following investigations by the Inspectorate of Government (IGG), which has accused them of embezzlement, causing financial loss to the government, and money laundering.
Those charged are Chris Obore, Director of Communications; Daniel Adilo, Director of Human Resource; Leonard Okema, Executive Secretary in the Office of the Speaker; Rajab Kaaya Ssemalulu, Principal Research Officer; Emmanuel Emuron Okwi, Principal Protocol Officer; Vincent Otebata, Capacity Development Officer; and Methods Murebe, Chief Executive Officer of the Uganda Parliamentary Cooperative Savings and Credit Society (SACCO).
Following their arraignment, the court ordered that all seven officials be remanded to Luzira Prison pending further proceedings. The case is scheduled to return to court on July 7, 2026.
In a statement, the Inspectorate of Government reaffirmed its commitment to upholding the rule of law and promoting accountability in the public sector. The anti-corruption agency said it remains determined to take decisive action against the misuse of public resources, emphasizing that no individual is above the law.
The prosecution of the senior parliamentary officials marks one of the latest high-profile anti-corruption actions as authorities continue efforts to strengthen transparency, accountability, and integrity within Uganda’s public institutions.
