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Anti-Corruption Court further remands seven Parliament officials, including Chris Obore, to July 27

Corruption & Abuse of Office Verified Kampala 7 Jul 2026 Severity: 2/5

The Anti-Corruption Court further remanded seven senior Parliament officials, among them Director of Communications Chris Obore Ariko, to Luzira Prison until July 27 while the state completes investigations into alleged embezzlement, causing financial loss and money laundering. Magistrate Esther Asiimwe declined to hear bail applications, saying the money laundering charges fall under the High Court's jurisdiction.

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7 arrested or detained

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