The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has deployed more than 20,000 invigilators across the country as the 2025 Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) examinations officially commence with candidates sitting for Geography and Biology papers today.
According to Jennifer Kalule Musamba, the UNEB spokesperson, the examination exercise started smoothly, with no major incidents reported across examination centers.
Speaking during a joint security press briefing held at the Naguru Police Headquarters on October 13, 2025 Kalule said security agencies have been strategically deployed to safeguard examination materials and ensure integrity throughout the process.
“Over 2,000 invigilators have been deployed nationwide to ensure the integrity of the examination process, security agencies have been positioned to prevent malpractice and protect all UNEB examination materials,” Kalule said.
She mentioned that UNEB, working closely with the Uganda Police Force and other sister security agencies, remains on high alert to maintain credibility, fairness, and transparency during the examination period.
However, Kalule also issued a strong warning against the unlawful possession or circulation of materials purporting to be UNEB examination papers, whether printed or shared electronically.
“We caution the public against unlawful possession of any material purported to be UNEB material, whether it is an examination paper or not,” Kalule said.
According to the Act, this includes online sharing of electronic copies of such material. Anyone found in possession commits an offense under Sections 24 and 25 of the UNEB Act, Cap 295.
She noted that offenders risk severe penalties, including a fine not less than Shs20 million or imprisonment not exceeding five years, or both.
The UNEB spokesperson reminded teachers, invigilators, scouts, and any other persons involved in the examination process that the law equally applies to them. The same Act provides that teachers, invigilators, scouts, or any other person who assists candidates to cheat are liable to a fine not exceeding 1,000 currency points.
The 2025 UCE examinations, which mark a critical stage in Uganda’s education calendar, are expected to run smoothly under strict supervision and reinforced security measures across the country.
