Eight senior officials attached to Parliament have been arrested over allegations linked to the misuse of Parliamentary SACCO funds and broader financial mismanagement involving billions of shillings.
The arrests, which have sent shockwaves through the Parliamentary corridors, are part of an ongoing Anti-Corruption Court process. The officials are expected to appear in court today as investigators continue piecing together what is believed to be a complex web of questionable transactions within the institution’s SACCO operations.
Among those detained is Communications Director Chris Obore, who is alleged to be connected to transactions worth about UGX 5.253 billion. Investigators are said to be examining how the funds moved and whether proper procedures were followed before approvals were made.
Also arrested is Human Resource Director Daniel Adilo, who faces allegations tied to UGX 14.60 billion—the largest figure under scrutiny so far. Sources familiar with the probe say investigators are particularly interested in payroll-related payments and internal authorisation trails.
The Executive Secretary in the Speaker’s Office, Leonard Okema, is also among those in custody, linked to about UGX 3.489 billion. His case reportedly revolves around approval processes and whether the proper checks were bypassed.
Others include Principal Research Officer Rajab Kaaya Ssemalulu, linked to UGX 2.170 billion, and Capacity Development Officer Vincent Otebata, who is alleged to have connections to UGX 5.253 billion in questioned transactions.
While details are still emerging, insiders say the investigation has widened beyond individual transactions, with detectives now looking at how the SACCO itself was managed over time—especially its oversight systems and internal controls.
Inside Parliament, the news has been met with a mix of shock and unease, with many staff quietly discussing how such large sums could allegedly go unchecked for so long.
The officials are expected before the Anti-Corruption Court today, where prosecutors are likely to request that they remain in custody as investigations continue. More details are expected to emerge as the case unfolds.
