education 11 October 2026 Daily Monitor (Uganda)
UNEB Warns Against Malpractice as UCE Exams Kick Off
The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has issued a stern warning against examination malpractice as 503,214 Senior Four candidates commence their UCE examinations. Security measures and significant financial investment are in place to ensure the integrity of the process. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/uneb-warns-against-malpractice-as-uce-examinations-begin-monday-5628024
The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) is reinforcing its commitment to a secure and credible examination process as 503,214 candidates begin their Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) exams on Monday. Executive Director Dan Odongo has cautioned all officials involved – including administrators, invigilators, and security personnel – against any form of malpractice that could compromise the integrity of the tests.
UNEB has collaborated with security agencies and examination center heads to establish a robust system. Security personnel are actively pursuing individuals reportedly selling fake examination papers, with several arrests already made. The board is investing approximately Shs2.5 billion to ensure the security, transportation of materials, and facilitation of over 3,000 personnel involved in overseeing the examinations across 514 storage stations.
Candidates are also reminded of critical instructions, such as confirming their answer booklets have the correct number of pages (eight for UCE) before starting. Failure to adhere to these regulations, or any involvement in malpractice on even a single paper, can lead to the cancellation of entire results. Officials found complicit in malpractice face severe penalties, including fines of up to Shs20 million and imprisonment.
Furthermore, UNEB has extended the deadline for continuous assessment scores, emphasizing that candidates should not be penalized for administrative oversights by their schools. Those with incomplete submissions will not receive a grade. Members of the public with information regarding malpractice are encouraged to report it via UNEB’s toll-free line.
The UCE examinations, which began with briefing on October 8, will continue until November 3, covering subjects from Mathematics and Chemistry to foreign languages under the theme “Advancing excellence in assessment and certification through secure, credible, inclusive and innovative processes.”