Tag: Accused

IS IT THE END OF THE BEGINNING OR THE BEGINNING OF THE END? Electoral Violence Won’t Occur in Uganda

Following the ‘peace and violence odds,’ analysis ahead of the 2026 general elections by security analyst Richard Byamukama which was published on 14th February 2025 by Nexus Media, indeed stakes are heightening amongst actors and the...

Court Rejects Molly Katanga’s Bail Application Again

Crime

The Criminal Division of the High Court of Uganda has rejected bail applications filed by Molly Katanga for the third time in a row. The 56-year-old widow who faces charges of murdering her husband, businessman Henry Katanga...

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