Seven senior officials attached to the Parliament of Uganda have been remanded to Luzira Prison until July 7, 2026, after appearing before Grade One Magistrate Esther Asiimwe on corruption-related charges.
The officials were arraigned following investigations by the Inspectorate of Government (IGG) and are facing charges including embezzlement, causing financial loss to 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 Ltd (SACCO)
After hearing the charges were read to the accused , Magistrate Esther Asiimwe ordered that they are remanded to Luzira Prison until July 7, 2026, when the case is expected to return to court.
In a statement, the Inspectorate of Government said the prosecution demonstrates its continued commitment to upholding the rule of law and promoting accountability in the public sector.
The anti-corruption agency said it remains committed to taking decisive action against the misuse of public resources, adding that its efforts are aimed at strengthening integrity in public service and reinforcing the principle that no individual is above the law.
