Cyber crime investigation in Uganda fails due to poor first response procedures which often lead to spoliation of evidence making authentication of electronic evidence a tough call to any forensic examiner. Briefly, prosecution must prove the following three key ingredients in the offense of electronic crime causing financial loss beyond reasonable doubt: There was dishonesty by the accused person That the dishonesty was deliberate with intent to secure unlawful gain That use of a digital device was involved in (i) and or (ii) above. Without clear standard operating procedures, public awareness for effective first responder to preserve the crime scene…
Of Amama’s presidential bid and campaign slogans
As 2016 elections draw nearer, many politicians are announcing their candidature. To win, you need a powerful message of change. Though money plays a big part in our elections, a strong manifesto and clarity of message are all it takes. Having a powerful slogan and tagline gives clarity to one’s ideals and leadership focus. Your political slogan can make or break an election. It takes a great strategy and campaign team to develop short and succinct campaign messages that stick. Amama Mbabazi’s “Go Forward” campaign slogan for 2016 presidential bid is “flat”, to the reader and may not earn a…
Great executive quotes
‘‘We cannot get manufacturers investing here because there is rubbish being sold at giveaway prices. Counterfeit imports should be destroyed at the point of entry to protect both Ugandans and Kenyans.’’ Chris Kirubi; Kenyan Business Magnate ‘‘Tax contribution to the national budget has gone up from 32 per cent to 65 per cent. Though we are not where we want to be, it’s vital that we celebrate what we have achieved so far.’’ Allen Kagina; URA Commissioner General ‘We need to address the issue of glorifying foreign products when there are equally suitable local products available. Our mind must be…
Annoy and win business – ask the right questions
I annoyed a CEO today, but got business. I have realized that you’ve to be bold to excel. Here are our exchanges with my prospect CEO. Me: How much do you estimate your company loses to fraud on an annual basis? CEO: We have no fraud here. Me: On which basis do you say so? Have you done fraud risk assessment recently? Who did it for you? CEO: Not yet. We have no fraud. Me: Have you read the ACFE.com research that estimates that an average business loses over 5% of their annual revenue to fraud? And that most business…
Cyber Crime: How thieves are stealing online
Information is power and therefore today, every company or organisation worth its name, has more than 70 per cent of its workforce using computers to generate and store information. What most staff do not know, however, is that this information is important company property, which needs to be guarded jealously. Often, computers store sensitive information ranging from the financial stand of the company to trade secrets – information they would not want to fall into competitors’ hands, lest they are edged out of business. Early this year, former Rubaga South Member of Parliament Singh Katongole, was reported to have lost more than…
