Kampala | August 5, 2026: The Parliament of Uganda has formally interdicted Chris Obore, Director of Communications and Public Affairs, along with six other senior officials, complying with a direct order from the Inspectorate of Government (IGG).
The administrative action, announced by the IGG on Wednesday, follows the group’s formal arraignment before the Anti-Corruption Court on severe charges of embezzlement, money laundering, and causing financial loss.
Affected Officials:
- Chris Obore – Director of Communications and Public Affairs
- Daniel Adilo – Director of Human Resources
- Rajab Kaaya Ssemalulu – Principal Research Officer
- Okwi Emmanuel Emuron – Principal Protocol Officer
- Vincent Otebata – Capacity Development Officer
- Leonard Okema – Executive Secretary, Office of the Speaker
- Stella Itute – Office Supervisor, Office of the Sergeant-at-Arms
Six of the accused remain on remand at Luzira Prison following their July 1 arraignment, while Stella Itute is still at large.
State prosecutors contend the syndicate siphoned off roughly Shs27.2 billion earmarked for parliamentary donations and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives. Charge sheets attribute over Shs14.6 billion to Adilo, while Obore and Otebata are each tied to more than Shs5.2 billion.
Inspector General of Government Lady Justice Naluzze Aisha Batala instructed the Clerk to Parliament to enforce the interdictions pending the conclusion of criminal proceedings.
The Anti-Corruption Court will deliver a consolidated ruling on the remanded officials’ bail applications on September 9, 2026.
This case stands as one of the most high-profile corruption scandals hitting the legislative branch in recent history. Watchdog Uganda will continue to bring you live updates as proceedings unfold.
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