
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.
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