KAMPALA, Uganda — Uganda’s Anti-Corruption Court has further remanded seven senior Parliament officials to Luzira Prison as investigations into an alleged corruption and money laundering scheme continue.
The officials, who were arrested last week by the Inspectorate of Government (IGG), will remain in custody until July 27, 2026, when the case returns to court.
The suspects are facing charges of embezzlement, causing financial loss to the government, and money laundering, according to the Inspectorate of Government.
The Anti-Corruption Court, presided over by Grade One Magistrate Esther Asiimwe, declined to hear bail applications after noting that some of the accused face money laundering charges, which fall under the jurisdiction of the High Court.
Those remanded include Parliament’s Director of Communications, Chris Obore; Director of Human Resources Daniel Adilo; Executive Secretary in the Office of the Speaker Leonard Okema; and Principal Research Officer Rajab Kaaya Ssemalulu.
Also remanded were Principal Protocol Officer Emmanuel Emuron Okwi, Capacity Development Officer Vincent Otebata, and Uganda Parliamentary Cooperative Savings and Credit Society (SACCO) Chief Executive Officer Methods Murebe.
The Inspectorate of Government said the officials will remain in custody as the state finalises investigations and prepares committal proceedings before the matter can proceed to the High Court.
The arrests form part of ongoing anti-corruption efforts targeting the management of public resources in Uganda. Authorities have not disclosed the full details of the alleged offences or the amount of money involved, saying investigations are still underway.
The case is scheduled for mention on July 27, 2026, when prosecutors are expected to provide an update on the progress of investigations and the planned committal proceedings.