Uganda’s anti-corruption crackdown has intensified after the Inspectorate of Government (IGG) arrested Parliament’s Director of Communications and Public Affairs, Chris Obore, together with seven other officials over alleged embezzlement and money laundering involving billions of shillings.
The suspects were arrested on July 2, 2026, and are accused of participating in schemes that allegedly led to the loss of more than Shs25 billion between 2023 and 2026. Investigators claim Obore is linked to the embezzlement of Shs5.2 billion, while other senior Parliament officials are accused of misappropriating billions through their respective offices.
According to the IGG, the accused also face money laundering charges after allegedly processing and handling over Shs10.8 billion believed to be proceeds of criminal activity.
The case was sanctioned by Inspector General of Government Lady Justice Aisha Naluzze Batala and is expected to be heard by the Anti-Corruption Court.T
he arrests have sent shockwaves across the country, with many Ugandans closely following what is shaping up to be one of the biggest corruption scandals ever to hit Parliament. If convicted, the accused face lengthy prison terms, hefty fines, and possible bans from holding public office.
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