Two additional suspects, an accountant and a businessman, have appeared in court alongside 13 others in a widening fraud case involving the alleged diversion of Ksh1.5 billion from a rural finance programme, according to the Eastleigh Voice. The case, described as a profit fraud scandal, now involves 15 accused persons as prosecutors expand their investigation into the alleged corruption.

Former Johannesburg state attorney Kgosi Lekabe has initiated a high court challenge to halt his prosecution on charges of fraud, corruption, and racketeering. He contends that the National Prosecuting Authority's (NPA) decision to charge him is unconstitutional and founded on unlawful authorizations.

Chris Obore, the Director of Communications for Parliament, along with six other senior officials, has been remanded in custody by the Anti-Corruption Court in Wandegeya until July 7, 2026. They face charges of embezzlement, money laundering, and other corruption-related offenses, with prosecutors alleging the illegal misappropriation of Shs30 billion.

Kenya's Director of Public Prosecutions has approved charges against former Sports Principal Secretary Kaberia, four former government officials, and five businessmen over the alleged misuse of Sh330 million in CHAN tournament funds, according to the Eastleigh Voice. The charges follow investigations into the suspected fraud involving the ten individuals.

The High Court's Anti-Corruption Division has ordered prosecutors to complete disclosure of key evidence in the Shs60 billion Bank of Uganda payment fraud case, clearing the way for the trial to begin in October, according to Business Times. The directive moves the case closer to hearing, with the court setting the stage for proceedings over the alleged fraudulent payments involving the central bank.

The Anti-Corruption Court in Kampala has granted bail to Chris Obore, the interdicted director of communications and public affairs at Uganda's parliament, along with six co-accused, after two months in detention. Justice Michael Elubu approved the applications on Wednesday following submissions from the accused's lawyers. The seven face charges linked to the alleged misappropriation of Shs 27.2 billion at parliament, according to The Observer.