Parliament of Uganda has implemented a directive from the Inspector General of Government (IGG), Lady Justice Naluzze Aisha Batala, to interdict Director of Communications and Public Affairs Chris Obore and six other senior officials facing corruption-related charges before the Anti-Corruption Court.

The interdiction affects seven senior officials who have been charged with offences including embezzlement, money laundering and causing financial loss under the Anti-Corruption Act.

The officials affected are Chris Obore, Director of Communications and Public Affairs; Adilo Daniel, Director of Human Resource; Rajab Kaaya Ssemalulu, Principal Research Officer; Okwi Emmanuel Emuron, Principal Protocol Officer; Otebata Vincent, Capacity Development Officer; Okema Leonard, Executive Secretary in the Office of the Speaker; and Stella Itute, Office Supervisor in the Office of the Sergeant-at-Arms.

The action follows a directive issued by the Inspector General of Government requiring Parliament to take administrative measures against the officials while the criminal proceedings continue.

Six of the officials are currently on remand at Luzira Prison after they were arraigned before the Anti-Corruption Court on 1 July 2026. They were charged with offences relating to alleged misuse of public resources.

The charges include 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.

Meanwhile, Stella Itute, who was jointly charged with the other officials by the Inspectorate of Government, remains at large.

The interdiction is an administrative measure intended to allow investigations and court proceedings to proceed without interference. The charges against the officials remain allegations that must be determined by the court.

The Anti-Corruption Court has set 9 September 2026 as the date for delivering a consolidated ruling on the bail applications of the officials currently on remand.

The case continues to attract attention as authorities pursue accountability among senior public officials accused of corruption-related offences.