Tag: Accused

Netflix Hikes Prices After Biggest-Ever Subscriber Surge

Netflix has announced that it will raise prices on most of its subscription tiers in the US and Canada after the streaming giant reported 19 million new subscribers in the last quarter of 2024. The sudden increase...

Trump Considers 10% Tariff On China From February

International

Source: BBC| US President Donald Trump has said he is considering imposing a 10% tariff on imports of Chinese-made goods as soon as 1 February. Trump said discussions with his administration were “based on the fact that...

Education

Cheating of UACE Exams Exposed on Day One

The Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) examinations for 2024 started on November 11, 2024, and will end on December 7, 2024. According to Dan Odongo, the UNEB Executive Secretary, 1,320,400 candidates have registered for the exams, a 7.8% increase from 2023.

Crime

Teachers Involved in Examination Malpractice Denied Bail

Anyone found in possession of exam papers or materials is guilty of an offense under Section 25(1) of the UNEB Act and faces a maximum fine of one thousand currency points, or a maximum sentence of five years in prison, or both. Ten million shillings is equal to five thousand currency points.

Ex-KCCA Bosses Remanded over Manslaughter

Kisaka assumed office on July 23, 2020, after being recommended by President Museveni and approved by the Public Service Commission following Jennifer Musisi’s resignation.

Crime

SHACU Arraigns Two Accused in Court over Corruption

If convicted under Section 11(1) of the Anti-Corruption Act, the accused individuals could face a prison sentence of up to seven years and a fine not exceeding Ugx 5.3 million.

Crime

Four Arraigned in Court for Extorting PDM Beneficiaries in...

“The accused fraudulently obtained money from several PDM beneficiaries from the villages of Harubaho and Kyamuhoro in Kibasi Town Council and Nyansozi village in Mugusu Town Council between the months of November 2023 and September 2024, claiming it was a prerequisite for processing their funds whereas not.”

Crime

Ministry of Trade Principal Officer Arraigned in SHACU Court...

"The UGX 3.4 billion was meant for war loss compensation by the government, but the accused decided to divert it to Buyaka Growers Cooperative Society for their personal use.”

Crime