More details have emerged following the arrest of several senior Parliament of Uganda officials in an operation led by the Inspector General of Government (IGG), with a charge sheet alleging the embezzlement of billions of shillings from Parliament between 2023 and May 2026.
According to the charge sheet seen by this publication, the suspects face multiple counts of embezzlement contrary to Section 18(a) and (i)(iii) of the Anti-Corruption Act, Cap 116.
The first count accuses Parliament’s Director of Communications and Public Affairs, Chris Ariko Obore, of allegedly stealing UGX 5,253,100,000 while serving in his position. Prosecutors allege that the money was property of Parliament of Uganda to which he had access by virtue of his employment.
In the second count, Director of Human Resource Adilo Daniel is accused of allegedly embezzling UGX 14,608,613,150 during the same period. The prosecution claims the funds belonged to Parliament and were accessed through his official duties
The third count names Okema Leonard, the Executive Secretary in the Office of the Speaker, who is accused of allegedly stealing UGX 3,489,400,000 while employed by Parliament. The charge sheet states that the money was entrusted to him by virtue of his office.
The latest developments come hours after the IGG carried out coordinated arrests targeting several senior parliamentary officials. Those reportedly arrested include Chris Obore, Adilo Daniel, Okema Leonard, Principal Research Officer Rajab Kaaya Ssemalulu, Principal Protocol Officer Okwi Emmanuel Emuron, Personal Assistant Stella Itute, Capacity Development Officer Vincent Otebata, and Uganda Parliamentary SACCO Chief Executive Officer Murebe Methods.
The full extent of the allegations against the remaining suspects is yet to be made public, with additional counts expected to emerge as investigators conclude processing the case.
The IGG has not yet issued a comprehensive statement on the operation, while Parliament had not officially commented on the arrests by the time of publication.
The accused are expected to be formally presented before the Anti-Corruption Court, where the charges will be read. The allegations remain accusations, and all the suspects are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a couts of law.
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