Kampala, Uganda: The Anti-Corruption Court has further remanded seven senior Parliament officials to Luzira Prison until July 27, 2026, as the Inspectorate of Government (IGG) finalises investigations and prepares committal proceedings in a high-profile corruption case involving alleged embezzlement, money laundering and causing financial loss to government.
The officials appeared before Grade One Magistrate Esther Asiimwe on Tuesday, where the State sought more time to conclude investigations before the matter is committed to the High Court for trial.
Magistrate Asiimwe declined to entertain bail applications after noting that some of the accused are facing money laundering charges, offences that fall exclusively under the jurisdiction of the High Court.
The seven officials, all arrested last week, include: Chris Obore, Director of Communications at Parliament; 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).
They face charges including embezzlement, causing financial loss to government, and money laundering arising from alleged financial irregularities within Parliament.
The prosecution told court that investigations are still ongoing and requested additional time to complete inquiries before forwarding the case to the High Court.
The case forms part of a broader anti-corruption investigation launched by the Inspectorate of Government into the management of public funds within Parliament.
The probe has attracted national attention because it involves some of Parliament’s most senior administrative officials responsible for communications, human resources, protocol, research, capacity development and the management of the Parliamentary SACCO.
The latest court appearance comes amid intensified investigations into alleged financial mismanagement within Parliament.
The ongoing probe has already seen searches conducted at offices and residences linked to several current and former parliamentary officials.
The investigation is also unfolding alongside separate inquiries involving former Speaker Anita Annet Among, whose case file is reportedly complete and awaiting the next stage of prosecution, according to sources familiar with the investigations.
Authorities say the wider investigations seek to establish accountability over the management of public resources and determine whether additional suspects should be charged.
The seven officials will remain on remand at Luzira Prison until July 27, 2026, when the matter returns to court for mention.
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