KAMPALA, Uganda — July 7, 2026 — Uganda’s Anti-Corruption Court is today expected to resume proceedings in a high-profile corruption case involving seven senior Parliament officials charged with multiple offences, including corruption, money laundering, causing financial loss, and abuse of office, in a case that has intensified public scrutiny of the country’s legislature.
The officials were remanded to Luzira Prison last week after appearing before the Anti-Corruption Court following investigations by the Inspectorate of Government (IGG).
Prosecutors allege they participated in the diversion and concealment of billions of shillings in public funds through fraudulent transactions linked to Parliament’s operations and administrative expenditure.
Those facing charges are Chris Obore, Parliament’s Director of Communication and Public Affairs; Daniel Adilo, Director of Human Resource Management; 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 SACCO.
According to the prosecution, the alleged offences were committed between 2023 and 2026 and involve irregular payments, inflated procurement contracts, unauthorized approvals of expenditure, and the laundering of public funds through various financial channels.
Investigators told court they suspect part of the money was moved through private bank accounts, SACCO transactions, and related entities in an attempt to disguise its origin and movement. Authorities say forensic analysis of financial records is still ongoing as they seek to establish the full extent of the alleged scheme.
The case has attracted widespread public interest because it involves officials working at Parliament—the institution constitutionally mandated to approve government spending and hold public institutions accountable for the use of taxpayer funds.
The investigation follows months of growing criticism over Parliament’s financial management. Civil society organizations, opposition leaders, and governance advocates have repeatedly called for greater transparency in parliamentary expenditure, procurement processes, and staff welfare allocations amid concerns over accountability.
Investigators from the Inspectorate of Government, working alongside the State House Anti-Corruption Unit, the Criminal Investigations Directorate, and financial intelligence agencies, have reportedly been examining procurement records, payment vouchers, bank statements, and internal approval documents seized during searches at offices and premises linked to the suspects.
Meanwhile, former Speaker of Parliament and Bukedea Woman MP Anita Annet Among is also expected to appear before the Anti-Corruption Court today in connection with the widening investigations. Her appearance follows days of speculation that prosecutors are preparing additional charges linked to the broader Parliament corruption probe.
Reports suggesting that some of the intended charges against Among could initially be read before the General Court Martial have sparked legal and political debate over the jurisdiction of military courts, particularly following recent Supreme Court guidance limiting the trial of civilians before military tribunals.
Among has consistently denied any wrongdoing, insisting that the allegations against her are politically motivated.
Today’s proceedings are expected to determine whether the seven officials remain on remand as investigations continue into what prosecutors describe as an extensive network of alleged financial irregularities within Parliament. The court could also receive an update from investigators on the progress of the ongoing inquiries and any additional suspects or charges arising from the probe.
