Gulu High School Head Teacher, Picho Paul Kennedy, and former Senior Accounts Assistant, Okema Geoffrey have been sent to Luzira prison on charges of Causing Financial Loss and Conspiracy to Defraud.
According to investigations, Picho and Okema G, who were joint signatories to the Gulu High School a government aided School’s account with Stanbic Bank, withdrew funds amounting to UGX 336,374,052, which were meant for Gayaza High School but had been credited to their school account by mistake.
The accused then used the funds for personal use, knowing well that their actions would cause financial loss to the bank. They have denied the charges before Grade One Magistrate Christopher Opit and have been remanded until 21/02/2024.
