PLE RESULTS: 88,000 not Eligible for Admission to Senior 1

Nearly one third of the pupils in the districts of Kibuku, Madi Okollo, Dokolo, Kween and Namisindwa are not eligible to move to Senior Secondary schools after scoring Division U (Ungraded). Many other districts have over 20% of the candidates in Division U. Uganda National Examinations Board Ed Dan Odongo revealed that Division U is […]

Victoria University’s VC Prof. Muganga Calls for Scrapping of National Exams

Professor Lawrence Muganga, the Vice-Chancellor of Victoria University, has joined the ranks of Ugandans calling for the scrapping of national examinations. Muganga also wants the continuous assessment advanced, restructuring of Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB), and the implementation of a regional-based education system. Professor Muganga was on Tuesday appearing before the Education Policy Review Commission. NCDC […]

Suspects Want UNEB Exam-cheating Case Resolved out of Court

The 10 suspects accused of engaging in examination malpractices have approached the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) offices, seeking resolution from management. The suspects, whose names have been withheld as the matter is still under investigation, reportedly include headteachers of several schools, the director of a sitting centre in Kanyanya, an invigilator, and a scout. […]

Twenty Pupils Sit PLE while Pregnant

Bukedea District on Wednesday registered twenty pregnant pupils who turned up to sit for their Primary Leaving Examinations that started on Wednesday, November 8. The Bukedea district education officer, Stephen Okurut, made the revelation, adding that more two pupils who had recently given birth, also turned up for examinations. Okurut said the district has also […]

All Set for 749,000 Candidates to Sit for PLE Tomorrow-UNEB

Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) is set to conduct the Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) tomorrow Wednesday November 8, 2023. According to UNEB Executive Director, Dan Odongo, out of the 749,347 candidates, 2,380 are registered under the Special Needs Education (SNE) arrangement. Odongo says this year’s number is slightly higher compared to last year’s 2,316 SNE […]

Mbarara University Vice Chancellor Takes over as New UNEB Chairperson 

Professor Celestino Obua, the Vice Chancellor of Mbarara University of Science and Technology, has been appointed the new Chairperson of the Uganda Examinations Board (UNEB). Professor Obua’s appointment was announced by Education Minister Janet Museveni. He was subsequently sworn in during a Friday afternoon board meeting convened at the UNEB headquarters in Ntinda. During the […]

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