Uganda's national exam board, UNEB, just put 38 testing centers on ice, holding back their results amid ongoing investigations. During the result release at State Lodge Nakasero, UNEB Executive Director Dan Odongo kept mum about exactly how many candidates got caught up in the investigation.
The board is playing by the rulebook, specifically Section 5(2) of the UNEB Act 259. Out of 2,255 centers, 38 are under the microscope. UNEB Chairperson Prof. Celestino Obua noted something interesting—these Advanced Certificate of Education exams actually saw the lowest malpractice cases compared to other national tests like Primary Leaving and Ordinary Level exams.
Anyone whose results are on hold will get a fair shake, with hearings promised according to legal provisions. Obua mentioned they've already wrapped up investigations from the Primary Leaving Examination cases. For situations where evidence was thin, results were released. But where cheating was proven, those results got the axe.
The board plans to go public with the list of problematic centers, aiming to stop headteachers from spinning fake result stories. They're calling on district administrative officers to crack down on any staff found responsible for exam funny business. UNEB's message to parents and schools is clear: help these affected students prepare to retake the exam in 2025, but whatever you do, don't let them give up on their education.
The board is playing by the rulebook, specifically Section 5(2) of the UNEB Act 259. Out of 2,255 centers, 38 are under the microscope. UNEB Chairperson Prof. Celestino Obua noted something interesting—these Advanced Certificate of Education exams actually saw the lowest malpractice cases compared to other national tests like Primary Leaving and Ordinary Level exams.
Anyone whose results are on hold will get a fair shake, with hearings promised according to legal provisions. Obua mentioned they've already wrapped up investigations from the Primary Leaving Examination cases. For situations where evidence was thin, results were released. But where cheating was proven, those results got the axe.
The board plans to go public with the list of problematic centers, aiming to stop headteachers from spinning fake result stories. They're calling on district administrative officers to crack down on any staff found responsible for exam funny business. UNEB's message to parents and schools is clear: help these affected students prepare to retake the exam in 2025, but whatever you do, don't let them give up on their education.
