By Robert Segawa
The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has applauded teachers who, despite being on industrial action, have responded to the call to supervise the ongoing Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) exams, which commenced smoothly across the country.
The examinations began last Friday with a nationwide briefing and will run until early November.
While addressing the media today at the Police Headquarters in Naguru, UNEB spokesperson Jennifer Kalule Musamba emphasized the critical role teachers play in ensuring the success of national exams.
“These teachers have been with the learners throughout their academic journey. It is their responsibility to see them through the final phase,” Kalule stated.
She urged all educators to continue supporting other national assessments, including the Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) and the Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE), as the government continues to address their grievances.
Kalule revealed that a total of 432,159 candidates have registered for the 2025 UCE examinations, including 6,779 learners with special needs.
However, she disclosed that two schools are currently under investigation after candidates failed to sit their exams. These include Creamfield Vocational School in Nakifuma and another unnamed institution in Mpigi District.
To ensure a smooth examination process, UNEB has deployed 1,452 scouts, approximately 20,000 invigilators, and 546 security personnel across the country.
