Yumbe , Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Seven people have been arrested for alleged malpractices in the Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) examinations. Jennifer Kalule Musamba, UNEB’s Principal Public Relations, said the suspects include six teachers and an invigilator, who were arrested at Nampita Secondary School in Yumbe district. Kalule …
Read More »UCE candidate gives birth, to continue with her exams
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A candidate has given birth during the ongoing Uganda Certificate of Education-UCE examinations. According to the Uganda National Examination, Board-UNEB one of the candidates whose names have been withheld gave birth to a baby girl on day four of the examinations. Jennifer Kalule, the UNEB …
Read More »UNEB: Chief invigilator arrested, 3 headmasters rounded up for sharing exams on whatsapp
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The chief invigilator, at African Pearl Secondary School in Makindye Division, and three headmasters have been arrested over examination malpractice, Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has confirmed. Jennifer Kalule, the UNEB spokesperson, confirmed the arrest and adds that there is also another group of Uganda Certificate …
Read More »Schools in Eastern Uganda struggle to accommodate fees defaulters sitting UCE
In Soroti Secondary School in Soroti City, more than 100 of the 750 students sitting for UCE examinations have not cleared fees Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Several secondary schools across the country are struggling to administer Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) examinations after several students failed to clear …
Read More »Senior 4 UNEB exams start today
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) examinations commenced with a sense of normalcy this morning in stark contrast to the last two cycles plagued by the disruptive effects of COVID-19 restrictions and an Ebola outbreak. Jennifer Kalule, the spokesperson for the Uganda National Examinations Board …
Read More »Six teachers jailed over leaked exams
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Buganda Road court has remanded six people including headteachers to Luzira prison over alleged examination malpractice. Among those remanded are Daniel Oleja, Michael Ijalla, and Nasser Sekandi – all teachers from Wakiso-based schools. They were jointly charged with Tadeo Lukyamuzi, Henry Mirembe, and Emmanuel …
Read More »Vicar General cautions UNEB candidates against reliance only on prayers to pass exams
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Vicar General of Kasana Luwero Diocese has cautioned candidates against solely relying on prayers as a magic formula for success in their upcoming examinations. This year’s examinations are scheduled to commence on Monday, October 16th, with candidates sitting for the Uganda Certificate of …
Read More »School director arrested for issuing fake UCE, UACE results
Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Francis Owino, the Director of St. Mary’s Secondary School in Mbale district is in trouble for allegedly providing students with fabricated Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) and Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) results. He was apprehended on Friday following a tip-off from a …
Read More »ANALYSIS: Fate of students who fail, miss UCE exams remains uncertain
Kampala, Uganda | NEWS ANALYSIS | There is uncertainty regarding the fate of students who will fail the examinations or do not turn up for this year’s Uganda Certificate of Education- UCE Exams. This is as the Uganda National Examinations Board-UNEB prepares to administer final examinations under the phasing out …
Read More »ICPAU: Accountancy exam failure rates worrying
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The pass rate for accountancy students continues to worry, with only 32.9 percent of the 3919 passing the August exams of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU). This, however, is an improvement of 0.3 percent from the June 2023 exam. According to …
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