Uganda National Examinations Board UNEB Executive Director Daniel Odongo has revealed that 351 candidates were implicated in malpractice during the 2025 Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) examinations, affecting 47 centres nationwide. The majority of cases involved unauthorised assistance in Science practicals, impersonation, and possession of prohibited materials. He said that all affected candidates have […]
Uganda National Examinations Board UNEB Executive Director Daniel Odongo has revealed that 351 candidates were implicated in malpractice during the 2025 Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) examinations, affecting 47 centres nationwide.
The majority of cases involved unauthorised assistance in Science practicals, impersonation, and possession of prohibited materials. He said that all affected candidates have had their results withheld pending thorough hearings.
“The integrity of national certification is non-negotiable. All candidates implicated will receive fair hearings before final decisions are made,” Odongo revealed.
Despite these cases, the overall performance remained strong: 3 Principal Passes (3P): 68,906 (41.7%), 2 Principal Passes (2P): 44,385 (26.9%),1 Principal Pass (1P): 31,838 (19.3%), Subsidiary Passes (1S): 18,152 (11%), Failures: 1,891 (1.1%).
Female candidates consistently outperformed males across most pass levels: 3P: Females 44.6%, Males 39.5% and 2P: Females 28.2%, Males 25.8%
Odongo explains that subject-specific trends revealed improvements in Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, Agriculture, Economics, Geography, and Literature in English, while Humanities and some Science subjects faced challenges in practical application, data presentation, and analysis.
Special Needs Candidates: 540 candidates accommodated based on individual requirements
Prison Candidates: 68 inmates sat exams; 31 achieved three Principal passes, demonstrating the rehabilitative potential of education.
165,172 candidates sat the exams. The examinations, held from 10th November to 5th December under the theme “Embracing security and holistic assessment of learners in a dynamic environment,” saw the number of centres rise to 2,452, absenteeism drop to just 0.7%, and the overall number of candidates increase by 24,404 compared to 2024.
Large entry subjects revealed striking improvements in Mathematics, Chemistry, Agriculture, Geography, Economics, Biology, and Literature in English, while Entrepreneurship Education, Christian Religious Education, Fine Art, and Physics lagged, showing the continuing challenge of connecting theory to practice.
Uneb says results are accessible via school portals and SMS, ensuring timely communication to parents and candidates. UNEB continues to work closely with schools, security agencies, and other stakeholders to maintain integrity and transparency in examinations.
