Corporate body mandated to conduct and manage examinations in Uganda for the end of the educational cycle at Primary and Secondary school level.
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The Board has registered a total of 1,627,885 candidates. This is an increase of 211,437 (14.9%) compared to last year’s candidature of 1,416,448. Of these, 52% are females while 48% are males. 52% of the total candidature are sponsored by the government under the Universal Education programs for primary and secondary levels. Of the entire candidature, 6,090 are Special Needs Education (SNE) Learners.
Candidates are currently sitting for Kiswahili Paper 1 this afternoon as the #UCE2026 examinations continue.
The first two weeks of the conduct of the Uganda Certificate of Education (#UCE2026 ) examinations concluded successfully, without any major challenges. At the end of the second week, the contracted professionals completed their assignments at the various examination centres. We extend our sincere appreciation to them for their dedication, professionalism, and commendable service throughout the period.
This week, candidates will continue sitting a range of elective examination papers. This morning, candidates are sitting Physics Practical Paper 3, followed by Kiswahili in the afternoon.
Other optional papers scheduled for this week include Ugandan Sign Language, Biology Practical Paper 3, Technology and Design, Agriculture Practical, Art and Design Papers 1 and 2, Physical Education (Theory), Entrepreneurship, and Nutrition and Food Technology.
The UCE examinations will continue until 3 November 2026, which is also the date on which candidates for the Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) are scheduled to begin writing their examinations.
Now on : @Blessedjkm1 the UNEB PRO addressing the media on the general Examinations conduct @PoliceUg Headquarters Naguru.
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UHPAB hosted the Education and Sports Committee of Parliament during its familiarization and institution engagement.
Today marks Day 5 of the second week of the UCE examinations. This morning, candidates are sitting for Chemistry Paper 3, a practical optional paper, while Performing Arts is scheduled for the afternoon.
We wish all candidates God’s blessings, wisdom, and success in their examinations.
Candidates are sitting two elective papers today: ICT Practical in the morning and Kiswahili in the afternoon.
Wishing all candidates the very best as they continue with their examinations. May you remain focused, confident, and successful.
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Candidates are set to sit for Physics Theory and General Science (Physics) this morning, followed by Literature in English in the afternoon.
We wish all candidates the very best in their examinations. May you remain focused, confident and successful. Blessings to you all!
Live now: @Blessedjkm1 addresses the media on the general conduct of the #UCE2026 examinations.
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Lira City Inspector of Schools remanded to Prison over alleged extortion of money from Headteachers
The Magistrate’s Court at KCCA today heard a case involving two suspects, Mr. Omara Tom Ronald, the Lira City Inspector of Schools, and Mr. Okot Ambrose, also known as Musinguzi William. The two are charged with alleged extortion of money from headteachers who are said to have unlawfully registered private PLE candidates as UPE learners.
The accused appeared before Senior Magistrate Edgar Karakire and denied the charges against them.
The court subsequently adjourned the matter to 30 October 2026 for further proceedings. Both suspects were remanded to Luzira Prison pending their next court appearance.
