Tom Ronald Omara, 45, an inspector of schools in Lira City, and Okot Ambrose, 42, alias Musinguzi William, businessma, in the dock at City Hall Court over alleged Shs4million UNEB scam. Photo | Juliet Kigongo.
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- Prosecution alleges that in June 2026, the two conspired to commit a felony by obtaining money through false pretences in Kampala and other parts of Uganda
An inspector of schools in Lira City and a businessman have been charged with obtaining Shs4 million from three people by falsely promising to resolve education-related matters, including registering private Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) candidates as Universal Primary Education (UPE) candidates.
Tom Ronald Omara, 45, an inspector of schools in Lira City, and Okot Ambrose, 42, a businessman also known as Musinguzi William, appeared before the City Hall Court presided over by Senior Magistrate Edgar Karakire. They denied the charges.
Prosecution alleges that in June 2026, the two conspired to commit a felony by obtaining money through false pretences in Kampala and other parts of Uganda.
According to the charge sheet, Okot allegedly obtained Shs500,000 from Sammy Bob Okino at Mulago Cancer Institute in Kampala, claiming he would clear him of cases relating to the alleged exaggeration of student numbers at Lango College.
He is also accused of obtaining Shs1.5 million from Moses Ayindi at Kigowa, Ntinda, Kampala, allegedly claiming he would facilitate the transfer of Ayindi's relative to another location.
In another count, prosecution alleges that Okot and Omara obtained Shs2 million from Leonard Omara in Lira City by falsely promising to facilitate the registration of private PLE candidates as UPE candidates at Olaka Child Care Primary School.
Okot faces an additional charge of personation, contrary to Section 354 of the Penal Code Act, over allegations that he falsely represented himself as a legal officer of the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) to obtain the Shs2 million from Leonard.
The charges include conspiracy to commit a felony, obtaining money by false pretences and personation.
Prosecution led by Mr Benjamin Amanya told court that investigations were still ongoing and asked for an adjournment.
"We need more time to verify the bank account details and mobile money accounts through which the money was allegedly sent," Mr Amanya told court.
Defence lawyer Andrew Omara, who represented the accused, told court that he had only just received instructions from his clients and also requested a short adjournment.
Magistrate Karakire advised the accused to consult further with their lawyer before remanding them until October 30, 2026, when they are expected to return to court.