As the Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) examinations kicked off across the country, examination officials in Mukono District have tightened security and enforcement of guidelines to ensure integrity and smooth running of the exercise.
At Station 003 in Mukono Municipality, examination supervisors and scouts emphasized strict adherence to identification procedures, invigilator deployment, and secure handling of examination materials.
Deputy Area Supervisor Gordon Katimbo stressed that no examination papers would be released to anyone without proper identification and official appointment as a headteacher.
He revealed that some individuals had attempted to collect examination materials without sufficient proof of identity, prompting the area supervisor to personally verify their credentials from the schools concerned.
Katimbo appealed to all headteachers—especially new ones in Mukono District—to carry valid school IDs and appointment letters when picking up examination materials.
Beyond identification, Katimbo urged schools to allow all registered candidates to sit for their exams—even those who have not completed paying school fees.
He added that schools are expected to ensure that all candidates write their papers safely and without stress.
Deputy Area Supervisor Henry Sserubiri outlined additional measures to maintain discipline and organization throughout the examination period.
He noted that examination papers would be distributed by 8:30 a.m., emphasizing the importance of punctuality and proper staffing.
Sserubiri advised chief invigilators to report any incompetence or absenteeism within the first three days so that replacements can be made promptly.
He further directed schools to maintain a lockable facility for storing remaining examination papers and ensure proper sealing and labeling of all envelopes containing answer scripts.
Area Supervisor Constantine Mpuuga Sajjabbi, who heads Station 003, reminded examination officials of their “noble duty” to safeguard the credibility of national exams.
Chief Scout Alex Todo, also attached to Station 003, called for cooperation between schools and the deployed scouts.
At Mount St. Henry’s High School Mukono, Headteacher Nakalembe Teopista expressed confidence in her students’ preparedness and the school’s readiness to administer the exams under the new curriculum.
“Our students are very well prepared, and as far as the new curriculum is concerned, we now know what to do,” she said. “We hope for the best and pray that God blesses our efforts.”
As Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) supervisors continue to oversee the process, the heightened vigilance in Mukono underscores the district’s commitment to ensuring credible and malpractice-free examinations.
