Headmaster up for abusing school funds

A 47-YEAR-OLD Seke headmaster, who allegedly converted school funds amounting to over $7 000 to his own use, has appeared before Marondera magistrate Josephine Sande facing fraud charges.

Shepherd Nyachiowo, of Besa Primary School in Dema, pleaded not guilty to the charges before the court postponed the matter to April 28 for trial.

According to court papers, the accused, whose other duties included maintaining the school’s financial records, allegedly withdrew cash on various occasions between June 2012 and February last year amounting to $122 198,50 for school use.

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