Teacher Arrested for False Enrollment data in SH-ACU Op.

Masaka. The State House Anti-Corruption Unit (SH- ACU), in conjunction with the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), has arraigned Mr. Welishe Robert, the Head Teacher of Butale Church of Uganda Primary School, before the Masaka Chief Magistrate Court.

He stands accused of providing false information and has been remanded until 23rd December 2024.

It is alleged that during the period between February and May 2024, Welishe Robert, in his capacity as head teacher, intentionally submitted erroneous pupil enrollment records to the Masaka City Education Officer. 

The alleged false report indicated that 423 UPE Students had been enrolled at Butale C.O.U Primary School, a figure that was not accurate.

 This deliberate misinformation, according to prosecution, was done with the knowledge that it could lead to financial losses for the government.

 The accusations against Welishe Robert have sparked outrage and calls for more action to tackle ghosts in all government registers.q