KAMPALA – Interdicted Parliament Director of Communications and Public Affairs Chris Obore and six co-accused were on Wednesday granted bail by the Anti-Corruption Court in connection with the alleged mismanagement of billions of shillings intended for parliamentary donations and corporate social responsibility activities.
Justice Michael Elubu ordered Obore to pay a cash bail of Shs30 million. He must also deposit his passport and a land title with the court. His sureties were bonded at Shs300 million each on a non-cash basis.
Co-accused Methods Mureebe Muhanuka (also referred to as Mureebe), Rajab Kaaya and Emmanuel Okwi were each granted cash bail of Shs20 million. Daniel Adilo and Leonard Okema received cash bonds of Shs35 million each, while Vincent Otebata (also referred to as Tebata) was granted Shs30 million. All are required to provide sureties bonded at Shs300 million each and to report to the court registrar on the first Monday of every month.
The seven officials, who include senior parliamentary staff and the CEO of the Uganda Parliamentary SACCO, have been on remand at Luzira Prison since early July 2026. They face charges of embezzlement, causing financial loss and money laundering linked to an estimated Shs27 billion in public funds.
Prosecutors from the Inspectorate of Government allege that the accused received funds earmarked for Parliament’s donations and CSR programmes between 2023 and 2026 but failed to implement the intended activities. Individual accusations include claims that Obore handled about Shs5.2 billion, while Adilo is alleged to have been linked to a larger share. Separate money-laundering counts involve the processing and receipt of more than Shs10 billion said to be proceeds of crime.
The group was arrested following investigations by the IGG into the Parliamentary Commission. They were first arraigned in early July and remanded after initial bail applications were deferred to the High Court because of the money-laundering charges. Bail applications were heard in August, with the ruling fixed for 9 September 2026.
Court ordered the accused to surrender travel documents and property titles as conditions of release. They must also maintain fixed places of residence and comply with monthly reporting requirements pending trial.
The case forms part of ongoing efforts by anti-corruption agencies to address alleged abuse of public resources within legislative institutions. The accused maintain their innocence and have argued that bail is a constitutional right while the matter proceeds.
Proceedings continue at the Anti-Corruption Division, with the officials now free to prepare their defence under the strict conditions imposed by the court.
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