Parliament’s Director of Communications and Public Affairs, Chris Obore, has applied to the High Court Anti-Corruption Division for bail after being remanded to Luzira Prison on charges of embezzlement and money laundering.
Obore, 52, lodged the application on July 6, 2026, while on remand at Murchison Bay Prison, days after he was arrested on July 2 together with six other senior parliamentary officials by detectives from the Inspectorate of Government.
The group was later arraigned before a Grade One Magistrate and remanded as investigations and court proceedings continue.
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During a court appearance on Tuesday, July 7, Chief Magistrate Esther Asiimwe postponed the case to July 27 and declined to consider the bail applications before her.
She explained that she could not determine the applications because some of the co-accused had already sought bail before the High Court.
The magistrate further ruled that since the most serious offence on the charge sheet, money laundering, falls under the jurisdiction of the High Court, that court is the proper forum to determine the bail requests.
In the application filed through M/S Omongole and Company Advocates, Obore argues that he is constitutionally entitled to bail while awaiting trial.
In a sworn affidavit, he says he is the sole breadwinner for his young family and that his continued detention has left them struggling to meet basic needs.
“My continued detention has left my family struggling to meet basic needs, including food, school fees and medical expenses,” Obore states in the affidavit.
To support his application, Obore submitted his passport, details of his permanent residence in Kyaggwe, Mukono Municipality, a land title and a letter of introduction from his local council chairperson as evidence that he is not a flight risk.
He also says he has no previous criminal record and has presented substantial sureties who are willing to guarantee his compliance with any bail conditions imposed by the court.
Obore further maintains that he does not know the prosecution witnesses and would therefore not interfere with investigations if granted bail.
He remains on remand and is expected to return to court on July 27 for further proceedings.
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