Obore, six other Parliament staff arrested

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Seven parliament staff, including the director of communications and public affairs, Chris Obore, have been arrested in connection with alleged misuse of the parliamentary cooperative Savings and Credit Society (SACCO) funds.

The seven were arrested by detectives attached to the Inspectorate of Government. The Inspectorate of Government spokesperson, Ali Munira, confirmed the arrest, saying the suspects would be arraigned before court at any time.

Director of communications and public affairs, Chris Obore (c). (Courtesy: IGG)

IGG officer (right) interacts Rajab Kaaya, Okema Leonard and Adilo Daniel at the IGG office. (Courtesy: IGG)

Rajab (right) interacting with an IGG official. (Courtesy: IGG)

Obore was arrested alongside Daniel Adilo, the director of human resources; Leonard Okema, the executive secretary in the Office of the Speaker of Parliament; Rajab Kaaya Ssemalulu, the principal research officer; Emmanuel Okwi Emuron, the principal protocol officer; Vincent Otebata, the capacity development officer; and Murebe Methods, the chief executive officer of the Uganda Parliamentary Cooperative and Credit Society Ltd (SACCO). Another suspect, personal assistant Stella Itute, is reportedly admitted in hospital.

Emmanuel Okwi Emuron, the principal protocol officer. (Courtesy: IGG)

The arrest comes at a time when security is investigating former Parliament speaker, Anita Among, over alleged corruption, abuse of office and money laundering.

Security operatives have since searched Among's office at parliament, and her properties in Kampala and Wakiso district. These include her homes in Nakasero, Ntinda, Kigo, as well as in Bukedea district.

Sources privy to the probe confirmed that several Members of Parliament and parliament staff, including officials linked to Among’s office, were lined up for questioning as investigators widen the scope of their inquiries.