The Inspectorate of Government (IGG) has taken into custody seven senior officials from the Parliament of Uganda in connection with alleged embezzlement and money laundering involving billions of shillings. The suspects are due to appear before the Anti-Corruption Court.
Those in custody include Chris Ariko Obore, Director of Communications and Public Affairs; Adilo Daniel, Director of Human Resources; Okema Leonard, Executive Secretary in the Office of the Speaker; Rajab Kaaya Ssemalulu, Principal Research Officer; Okwi Emmanuel Emuron, Principal Protocol Officer; Otebata Vincent, Capacity Development Officer; and Murebe Methods, Chief Executive Officer of the Parliamentary SACCO.
Court documents indicate that the officials face several counts of embezzlement under Section 18 (a) and (i)(iii) of the Anti-Corruption Act, Cap 116, allegedly committed over a period spanning 2023 to May 2026 within Parliament.
Investigators allege that the accused persons separately handled and diverted public funds through different transactions linked to their official duties.
Chris Obore is accused in Count I of allegedly embezzling UGX 5.253 billion, while Adilo Daniel faces Count II over UGX 14.608 billion. Okema Leonard is listed in Count III involving UGX 3.489 billion, whereas Rajab Kaaya Ssemalulu is charged in Count IV with alleged diversion of UGX 2.170 billion. Otebata Vincent appears in Count VII over UGX 5.253 billion.
Beyond the individual counts, investigators have also added a joint charge of money laundering against Okema Leonard, Chris Obore, Adilo Daniel, Rajab Kaaya Ssemalulu, Otebata Vincent, and Murebe Methods. The alleged offence is said to have occurred between January 2023 and April 2026.
Prosecution papers allege that the group processed and received approximately UGX 10.893 billion, allegedly knowing or having reason to believe that the money represented proceeds of crime, contrary to provisions of the Anti-Money Laundering Act, Cap 118.
The prosecution has been authorized by Hon. Lady Justice Naluzze Aisha Batala, Inspector General of Government, with charges formally preferred by Brenda Kimbugwe Mawanda, Manager of Prosecutions.
The accused officials remain in custody as they await their appearance before the Anti-Corruption Court.
