KAMPALA – Uganda’s Inspectorate of Government (IGG) has arrested and charged several senior parliamentary officials with embezzlement and money laundering in a case involving more than Shs10.9b allegedly stolen from Parliament.
According to charge sheets seen by this publication, those charged include former Executive Secretary in the Office of the Speaker Leonard Okema, former Director of Communications and Public Affairs Chris Obore, former Director of Human Resource Daniel Adilo, Capacity Development Officer Kaaya Rajab, Principal Research Officer Semalulu Otebita Vincent, and Parliamentary SACCO Chief Executive Officer Murebe Methods.
The suspects face counts of embezzlement under the Anti-Corruption Act and money laundering under the Anti-Money Laundering Act.
The money laundering charge alleges that between January 2023 and April 2026, the accused processed, approved and received Shs10.9b, allegedly knowing the funds were proceeds of crime.
The charge sheets also specify amounts allegedly embezzled by individual suspects.
Chris Obore is accused of embezzling Shs5.3b while serving as Director of Communications and Public Affairs.
Daniel Adilo allegedly embezzled Shs14.6b during his tenure as Director of Human Resource.
Leonard Okema is accused of embezzling Shs3.5b while serving as Executive Secretary in the Office of the Speaker.
The documents indicate that the prosecution was sanctioned by the Inspector General of Government.
The arrests come amid a widening anti-corruption crackdown targeting alleged abuse of public funds in Parliament. In recent weeks, investigators have expanded probes into former parliamentary leadership and senior staff over allegations of corruption, illicit enrichment and money laundering.
The accused are expected to appear before the Anti-Corruption Court, where they will answer the charges. Under Ugandan law, they remain presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.
