By Sylvia K
As Primary Seven candidates prepare to begin the 2025 Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) on Monday, the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has conducted a briefing for all examination officials in Fort Portal City.
The meeting, held yesterday at Buhinga Primary School, brought together head teachers, supervisors, invigilators, and scouts, responsible for overseeing the smooth running of the national exams.
According to Fabious Ambama, the overall UNEB monitor for Fort Portal City, the briefing aimed to ensure that all stakeholders fully understand their responsibilities and the examination guidelines.
Maintaining a Peaceful Exercise
Ambama said each category of officials was reminded of their duty to guide candidates, maintain integrity, and uphold UNEB standards throughout the examination period.
Among the key instructions were timekeeping, vigilance against examination malpractice, adherence to registration procedures, and maintaining a calm and supportive environment for candidates. Officials were also urged to minimize unnecessary movements in examination rooms to avoid causing anxiety among pupils.
The City Education Officer, Patrick Ategeka, revealed that Fort Portal has 37 UNEB examination centers with a total of 3,053 registered candidates expected to sit for the exams.
The Resident City Commissioner (RCC), Asuman Nasike, cautioned all stakeholders against engaging in any form of malpractice, warning that anyone caught compromising the process will face arrest and prosecution.
Representing the City Police Commander, ASP Rogers, the Officer in Charge (OC) Station assured UNEB and education officials of tight security throughout the examination period. He pledged that the police will ensure the safe delivery and handling of examination materials.
Registered Schools
Meanwhile, the City Inspector of Schools, Kamwenge Charles, confirmed that all registered schools in Fort Portal, both public and private have successfully registered their candidates.
He emphasized that no candidate will be stopped from sitting exams over school fees or other issues, including cases involving expectant or young mothers. He warned that any school found violating this directive will face arrest and legal action.