KAMPALA, Uganda — Seven senior officials attached to Uganda’s Parliament have been remanded to Luzira Prison after being charged with corruption-related offences, including embezzlement, causing financial loss to the government and money laundering.
The officials appeared before Grade One Magistrate Esther Asiimwe on Thursday following investigations by Uganda’s Inspectorate of Government (IGG). They will remain in custody until July 7, 2026, when the matter returns to court.
According to the Inspectorate of Government, those remanded are Parliament Director of Communications Chris Obore, Director of Human Resource Daniel Adilo, Executive Secretary in the Office of the Speaker Leonard Okema, Principal Research Officer Rajab Kaaya Ssemalulu, Principal Protocol Officer Emmanuel Emuron Okwi, Capacity Development Officer Vincent Otebata, and Methods Murebe, the Chief Executive Officer of the Uganda Parliamentary Cooperative Savings and Credit Society (SACCO).
The IGG said the officials face charges relating to alleged embezzlement of public funds, causing financial loss to the government and money laundering.
In a statement, the anti-corruption agency said the arrests underscore its commitment to enforcing accountability within public institutions.
“The Inspectorate of Government reaffirms its unwavering commitment to upholding the rule of law and promoting accountability in the public sector. Through decisive action against the misuse of public resources, the Inspectorate continues to strengthen integrity in public service and reinforce the principle that no individual is above the law,” the agency said.
Anti-corruption drive
Earlier, the Inspectorate announced that eight senior Parliament officials had been arrested over alleged financial misconduct before being presented before the Anti-Corruption Court.
Civil society accountability platform AGORA welcomed the prosecution, describing it as an important step towards institutional accountability while stressing that all suspects are entitled to due process.
“We will continue to highlight all related cases as proceedings unfold. We emphasise that due process, transparency and the rule of law must be upheld throughout this process,” AGORA said.
The prosecution marks one of the most significant corruption cases involving Uganda’s parliamentary administration in recent years. It comes amid increased scrutiny of public expenditure and governance standards within government institutions.
The accused officials have not yet entered pleas to the charges, and the court is expected to provide further directions when the case resumes on July 7.
The Inspectorate has not disclosed the full value of the funds allegedly lost or the specific transactions under investigation, saying inquiries remain ongoing.