Tag Archives: UNEB

KAMPALA, UGANDA| THE INDEPENDENT | An assessment by the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) reveals that this year’s Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) had several malpractices, with the majority of cases involving collusion involving headteachers, examination scouts, and invigilators. The UNEB report outlines several significant cases of cheating uncovered at top schools …

Terego, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A joint committee in Terego District has fined the Headteacher of Katrini Secondary School, Sam Egama, for preventing four students from sitting for their exams over unpaid school dues. The committee, comprising members from the Security and Education Committees, including Uganda Police officers from the …

Adjumani, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A visually impaired candidate sitting for the Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) at Ofua Central Primary School in Adjumani District was forced to write the ordinary examination questions on the first day of exams after Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) failed to provide the special examination …

Kaliro, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Busoga North arrested Patrick Muyingo, the director of Rise and Shine Primary School in Namukooge village, Namugongo Sub-county, Kaliro District, on Wednesday for failing to register candidates for the Primary Leaving Examination (PLE). Muyingo is currently detained at Kaliro Central Police Station …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has intensified its efforts to curb examination malpractice by doubling its presence in areas identified as malpractice hotspots. This move comes as Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) commence across the country. Rose Nabukenya Mukasa, the principal examination officer in charge of PLE at UNEB, …

Milestone for Uganda’s Revised Lower Milestone for Uganda’s Revised Lower Secondary Curriculum as Inaugural Class Begins Examinationss Inaugural Class Begins Examinations Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Today marks a significant milestone as the inaugural class of the revised lower secondary curriculum begins its examinations, concluding a challenging five-year journey …

Amuru, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The fate of eight senior four students at Kati Kati Secondary School, a private school in Amuru District hangs in the balance after the school failed to register them for the forthcoming Uganda Certificate of Education Examination (UCE). The students learnt of their dilemma last …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Candidates for the 2024 Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) examination, who are also the first to be assessed under the revised lower secondary curriculum, were briefed on Friday in preparation for their initial examination on Monday. The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) stated that this …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has raised alarm over the sluggish judicial proceedings concerning exam malpractice, which they believe hampers the effective enforcement of the newly amended laws aimed at eradicating this issue in schools. Dan Odongo, UNEB’s Executive Director, stressed the importance of timely …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) have criticized the government for its inadequate funding of crucial educational research, which is essential for assessing student progress and improving educational outcomes. Led by Dr Tonny Muzaale, Director of Research & Development, the officers at the examinations body highlighted that, …