UNEB Executive Director, Dan Odongo
The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has placed examination centers across the country on high alert as the 2025 Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) exams begin this Monday morning , warning candidates, teachers, and the public against any form of malpractice.
UNEB Executive Director Mr. Dan Odongo said the Board, working with security agencies and school heads, has finalized preparations to ensure credible exams for the 432,159 candidates registered this year — a 12.1% increase from 2024.
“Examination security remains a major concern of the Board if we are to uphold the sanctity of our examinations,” Mr. Odongo said.
“We call upon all stakeholders to seriously consider the security of the examinations and carry out their roles accordingly.”
He added that several individuals had already been arrested for circulating fake papers, and security teams remain vigilant.
“We are on high alert. Some suspects have confessed to peddling forged materials. The public should not fall victim to fraudsters,” he warned.
UNEB also reminded invigilators and teachers that aiding or negligently allowing cheating is punishable under the UNEB Act, CAP 259, which provides for fines of up to UGX 2 million or imprisonment of 12 months, or both.
During a visit to UNEB headquarters, Minister of State for Higher Education, Hon. Dr. John Chrysestom Muyingo, commended teachers for their professionalism and patriotism in supervising the exams.
“We appreciate their dedication to ensuring that examinations are conducted fairly and on time,” he said.
The exams, themed “Embracing security and holistic assessment of learners in a dynamic environment,” will be conducted in 4,308 centers nationwide.
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