By Robert Segawa
The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has deployed more than 1,200 scouts and 539 security personnel to oversee the ongoing Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) examinations. This year marks a significant milestone for UNEB, as they conduct two sets of examinations for Senior Four candidates, including those under the new curriculum.
Speaking at a press conference today, UNEB spokesperson Jeneffer Kalule Musamba reported that there have been no major challenges in delivering examination materials. She highlighted that a total of 379,748 candidates are registered for the exams, including 10,147 transitional candidates and 369,601 pioneers of the new curriculum. These candidates are seated in 4,168 examination centers across the country.
Among the registered candidates are 28 inmates from the Upper Prison Luzira, all participating in the new curriculum examinations, along with 825 learners with special needs—38 of whom are taking transitional examinations.
Musamba issued a stern warning against exam malpractice, emphasizing that anyone found aiding and abetting fraud will face severe penalties under the new UNEB Act of 2021. Convicted individuals could face up to 10 years in prison, a fine of 40 million shillings, or both.
Additionally, Musamba noted that UNEB is coordinating with the Ministry of Health to address concerns regarding a potential outbreak of MPox, which has been classified as a health emergency of international concern. She urged all UNEB center heads to implement health guidelines to prevent, detect, and control MPox in schools.
