A mini survey by DailyExpress confirmed that the exams started without major difficulties, with school administrators expressing satisfaction over the organization, security, and timely delivery of materials.
UNEB, Uganda: The 2025 Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) examinations officially commenced today, Monday, October 13, across the country in line with the timetable released by the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB).
In Oyam District, the process began smoothly, with headteachers collecting examination papers from designated police centres as early as 8:00 AM.
A mini survey by DailyExpress confirmed that the exams started without major difficulties, with school administrators expressing satisfaction over the organization, security, and timely delivery of materials.
At Abok Seed Secondary School, Headteacher Patrick Gira reported that 109 candidates have been registered for the examinations and that invigilators and UNEB scouts were already in place.
“We are still at the police station. For UCE, you pick from the police station, and I’m at Abok Police Station, where Ngai SS, Abok Seed, and Otwal SS are collecting papers. For my school, everything is ready, no serious problems, and we are only anticipating success,” Gira said.
At Loro Secondary School, where 208 learners are registered, Examination Teacher Mark Oyuku revealed that the school will allow students who have not yet cleared fees to sit for the exams, noting that no candidate should be left behind.
Meanwhile, Simon Peter Okeng, Headteacher of Acaba Secondary School, said learners were fully prepared and motivated for their final examinations. “We are starting normally. Stationery reached about two weeks ago, and invigilators and scouts are already at school,” Okeng said.
At Dr Oryang Secondary School, Headteacher Christopher Oyeng confirmed that preparations were complete and all 34 registered candidates were ready to begin. “We are still at the preparation level. The candidates are all there. The scout came yesterday, and invigilators are ready. They are only waiting for the paper to be handed over,” Oyeng said.
Oyam District Education Officer (DEO) David Adea urged schools not to deny students with fee balances the opportunity to sit for their exams, warning that such actions are illegal.
“The district is peaceful, and I call upon schools to desist from sending away candidates because of fees. Handle that issue with parents, not during the examination time,” Adea emphasized.
Earlier, UNEB spokesperson Jennifer Kalule announced that a total of 379,748 candidates have registered to sit for this year’s UCE examinations. Of these, 369,601 are sitting under the new lower secondary curriculum, while 10,147 are sitting transitional examinations under the old curriculum.
Kalule also revealed that more female candidates are registered under both systems, with 5,559 females (54.7%) sitting under the old curriculum and 187,870 (50.8%) under the new curriculum, compared to 181,727 males (49.2%).
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