KAMPALA — Parliament has implemented a directive from the Inspector General of Government (IGG), Lady Justice Naluzze Aisha Batala, interdicting Director of Communications and Public Affairs Chris Obore and six other senior officials who are facing corruption-related charges before the Anti-Corruption Court.
The IGG announced on Wednesday that the interdictions were effected in line with its directive issued after the officials were charged with corruption offences.
Besides Obore, those interdicted are Director of Human Resource Daniel Adilo, Principal Research Officer Rajab Kaaya Ssemalulu, Principal Protocol Officer Emmanuel Emuron Okwi, Capacity Development Officer Vincent Otebata, Executive Secretary in the Office of the Speaker Leonard Okema, and Office Supervisor in the Office of the Sergeant-at-Arms Stella Itute.
According to the IGG, six of the officials have been on remand at Luzira Prison since they were arraigned before the Anti-Corruption Court on July 1, 2026.
They face charges of embezzlement, money laundering and causing financial loss, contrary to Sections 18(a)(i) and (ii), and 19(1) of the Anti-Corruption Act, Cap. 116.
Ms Itute, who was jointly charged alongside the other officials, remains at large, according to the IGG.
The Anti-Corruption Court has scheduled September 9, 2026, to deliver a consolidated ruling on the bail applications filed by the six remanded officials.
The case stems from an investigation by the Inspectorate of Government into alleged financial improprieties involving senior officials at Parliament. The interdictions mean the affected officials will remain out of office as the criminal proceedings continue.