Uganda, April 10 -- A 50-year-old businessman has been charged and remanded to Luzira Prison over allegations of fraud, money laundering, and personation involving over Shs1.15 billion in a fake presidential schools project.

Gilbert Tumwebaze Bafanabyo, also known as Albert, appeared before the Anti-Corruption Court presided over by Grade One Magistrate Esther Asiimwe, who read out the charges against him.

However, he was not allowed to take a plea due to a lack of jurisdiction. "This court does not have jurisdiction to try the offences. The accused will not take a plea at this stage," Ms Asiimwe ruled.

The court heard that the accused, a resident of Nkowe in Mende Sub-County, Wakiso District, is facing five counts, including obtaining...