IGG orders interdiction of Chris Obore, 6 other senior parliament officials

What the report says

Uganda’s Inspector General of Government, Lady Justice Naluzze Aisha Batala, has ordered Parliament’s clerk to interdict seven senior parliamentary officials while criminal cases against them continue. The directive, issued on 31 July 2026 and reported by The Independent Uganda, applies to staff who were already on remand after appearing before the Anti-Corruption Court on 1 July 2026.

Those named include Chris Ariko Obore, the director of communications and public affairs, along with officials from human resources, research, protocol, capacity development, the Speaker’s office and the Sergeant-at-Arms office. According to the report, the cases involve allegations of embezzlement and causing financial loss under Uganda’s Anti-Corruption Act.

The IGG said the action was justified by the public interest and is meant to keep the accused from carrying out official duties while the court process is ongoing. In Uganda’s public service system, interdiction is an administrative step and does not amount to a finding of guilt. The accused officials remain presumed innocent unless and until a court proves otherwise.

The decision adds to wider anti-corruption pressure on public institutions in Uganda. More broadly, it reflects the government’s continued use of oversight and accountability measures in response to allegations of financial misuse, though the outcome of the court case remains pending.