A total of 432,159 Senior Four candidates have today officially begun their Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) examinations, reflecting a significant 12.1% increase from last year’s 379,748 candidates, according to the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB).
The national exams commenced this morning with Geography, followed by Biology (Theory) in the afternoon.
Candidates from 4,308 examination centres across the country were briefed on Friday, October 10, on examination regulations and expectations for the 2025 examination season.
This year’s examinations are being conducted under the theme:“Embracing Security and Holistic Assessment of Learners in a Dynamic Environment.”
The theme underscores UNEB’s commitment to maintaining the integrity of the examination process while responding to the shifting social and technological landscape in which learners operate.
As Uganda enters a heated political season in the lead-up to the 2026 general elections, UNEB has issued a stern warning to political actors to steer clear of school spaces during this critical examination period.
“We call upon political aspirants to avoid carrying out political rallies from school playgrounds so as not to destabilize candidates writing their examinations,” said UNEB Executive Director Dan Odongo.
Security has been heightened around examination centres to ensure a peaceful and supportive environment for all candidates.
The UCE examinations represent a critical milestone in Uganda’s education system, marking the transition from lower secondary education to advanced academic or vocational pathways.
The exams will run for the next four weeks under strict supervision from UNEB and security agencies.
