Teacher Remanded in Mukono Over PLE Mathematics Exam Malpractice

A 49-year-old primary school teacher has found herself behind bars following allegations of examination malpractice during the Primary Leaving Examination (PLE). Juliet Mwesigwa, a resident of Butabira village in Buikwe district, was remanded to Kauga Prison until November 11 as investigations continue.

Mwesigwa appeared before Mukono chief magistrate Paul Matyama to face accusations regarding her conduct on November 3, 2026. She had been assigned to serve as a transcriber for a candidate with special needs at Victorious Primary School in Nakapinyi North, Nama sub-county, Mukono district.

According to the prosecution, Mwesigwa allegedly smuggled unauthorized papers containing solutions to the Mathematics paper into the examination room. Despite entering the plea of denial regarding the charge under Section 26 of the National Examination Board Act, 2021, she was remanded after senior resident state attorney Emily Ninsima requested an adjournment to finalize ongoing inquiries.

The integrity of national examinations like the PLE is vital for determining student progression to secondary education, requiring strict adherence to fair assessment rules. School authorities, including Victorious Primary School headteacher Christine, noted they were previously unaware of the incident.

As the legal process unfolds, questions remain regarding the origin of the unauthorized answer sheets and whether any other individuals were involved in the breach. Authorities are expected to provide further updates during the upcoming court hearing.

For more details on this developing story, read the original report on The Observer.