Grace Gidudu Obore Named Parliament’s Acting Director of Communication and Public Affairs
Grace Gidudu Obore has been appointed as the Acting Director of Communication and Public Affairs for the Parliament of Uganda. This change follows the arrest of the former director on corruption and money laundering charges amid broader institutional investigations.
Why it matters
The appointment reflects ongoing efforts to stabilize parliamentary operations during a period of significant corruption scandals and public trust issues.
The Parliament of Uganda has appointed Ms Grace Gidudu Obore as Acting Director of Communication and Public Affairs.
Ms Obore’s appointment follows the remand of the former Director, Mr. Chris Obore, to prison on charges of embezzlement, causing financial loss to government, and money laundering.
In a notice issued on Wednesday, Parliament announced that Gidudu, who has been serving in the same department as Assistant Director for Media Relations, will take charge in an acting capacity.
“Ms Grace Gidudu has been appointed Acting Director, Communication and Public Affairs,” Parliament said in a statement shared on its official communication platforms.
No further details have been provided regarding the duration of her acting capacity or whether a substantive recruitment process for the position will be undertaken.
Gidudu is a long-serving member of the Parliamentary Service.
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