By Our Reporter
NATIONAL
The Inspectorate of Government has today, Thursday, July 2, 2026 arrested Parliament’s Director of Communications, Chris Obore and six other senior officials of parliament over allegations of embezzlement.
The officials who are currently being held at IGG offices in Kampala as their appearance in court is processed are accused of embezzling over Shs25 billion between the period of 2023 to May 2026.
Chris Obore has been charged with embezzlement of Shs5.2bn contrary to Section 18(a) and (i) (iii) of the Anti-Corruption Act, Cap 116.
Daniel Adilo being Director Human Resource is alleged to have used his office to embezzle Shs14, 608, 613, 150 during the period of 2023 to May 2026.
Okema Leonard who has been Executive Secretary office of the Speaker is accused of embezzling Shs3, 489, 400, 000 being the property of his employer which he had access to by virtue of his office.
Rajab Kaaya Ssemalulu, Principal Research Officer allegedly stole Shs2,170,108,000 and is accordingly charged with embezzlement to Section 18(a) and (i) (iii) of the Anti-Corruption Act, Cap 116.
Otebata Vincent, Capacity Development Officer has been indicted with embezzlement of Shs5,253,100,000 and accordingly charged with embezzlement.
Others charged are Okwi Emmanuel Emuron over Shs1.1bn embezzlement, Itute Stella over Shs75m theft, and Murebe Methods.
Similarly, the above officers have been slapped with another charge of money laundering. The IGG alleges that between January, 2023 and May 2026, the sanctioned officers processed, approved and received Shs10,893,071,150 knowing at the time of processing that the said funds were proceeds of crime.
The charges have been processed by Manager Prosecutions at IGG, Brenda Kimbugwe Mawada and consented to by the IGG, Lady Justice Naluzze Aisha Batala.
Under the Anti-Corruption Act in Uganda, embezzlement carries a maximum sentence of up to 14 years in prison, a fine of up to 336 currency points (equivalent to 6.72 million UGX), or both.
Offenders are also frequently ordered to pay full compensation for the stolen funds and may be banned from holding public office for 10 years.
