×
  • HOME
  • NEWS
  • ENTERTAINMENT
  • HOT 100
  • SOCIAL
  • FEATURED
  • ×
    close
    profile photo
    National

    UNEB: S4 Final Examinations Begin Amid Tight Security

    907 views
    UNEB: S4 Final Examinations Begin Amid Tight Security
    • October 16, 2023 • 1 year ago

    The Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) examinations have officially commenced today, with candidates across the country taking their Geography Paper 1 and 2. This year's UCE exams have drawn a total of 364,470 candidates, who are registered at 3,863 examination centers nationwide.

    According to the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB), of the total candidates, 50.5% are female, amounting to 184,014 candidates, while the remaining 49.5% are male, totaling 180,456 candidates.

    A unique examination center, Luzira Upper Prison, is hosting 59 candidates, consisting of 7 females and 52 males. UNEB's Executive Director, Dan Odongo, revealed that out of the 364,470 candidates, 32.5% are funded under the Universal Secondary Education (USE) Program, totaling 118,735 candidates. The remaining 70% are categorized as non-USE candidates, adding up to 245,734. Additionally, 777 candidates fall under the Special Needs Education (SNE) program.

    To ensure the exams proceed smoothly, the police have announced that they will deploy 1,036 officers. Police spokesperson, Fred Enanga, emphasized their role in safeguarding the UNEB examinations.

    "Police has a mandate to police the UNEB examinations, and to this end, our teams, including Criminal Investigations, Crime Intelligence, Field Force Unit, and general duties, among others, are fully prepared. We are deploying slightly above 1,000 police officers and members of sister security agencies. Our teams will be involved in the protection, transportation, storage, and delivery of UNEB exams and materials in coordination with the UNEB team." he stated. 

    In addition to police presence, UNEB will deploy 1,113 scouts and 107,941 invigilators across the country to monitor the examinations and ensure their integrity.

    As the exams kick off, UNEB's Executive Director issued a stern warning to candidates, cautioning them against engaging in exam malpractice. He emphasized that any candidate found involved in malpractice in one paper would lead to the cancellation of the results for the entire examination. This serves as a strong deterrent against cheating and ensures the credibility of the examination process.

    Leave a Comment below about this story


    In other related News

    Security excesses in Kawempe North by-elections condemned
    Security excesses in Kawempe North by-elections condemned
    ...
    Government seeks funding to bridge USAID Aid gap, releases UGX 163 Billion for Schools
    Government seeks funding to bridge USAID Aid gap, releases UGX 163 Billion for Schools
    ...
    Gabon junta faces three others candidates in presidential election
    Gabon junta faces three others candidates in presidential election
    ...
    Police patrols to go electric to combat climate change
    Police patrols to go electric to combat climate change
    ...
    We Are Deliberate At Empowering Women, President Museveni Assures Ugandans
    We Are Deliberate At Empowering Women, President Museveni Assures Ugandans
    ...
    Womens Day in Style: Beefeater Cocktail Celebrates Female Excellence
    Womens Day in Style: Beefeater Cocktail Celebrates Female Excellence
    ...
    Related Posts
    We Are Deliberate At Empowering Women, President Museveni Assures Ugandans
    We Are Deliberate At Empowering Women, President Museveni Assures Ugandans
    2 days ago
    Gabon junta faces three others candidates in presidential election
    Gabon junta faces three others candidates in presidential election
    2 days ago

     

    Today's Hot Stories
    1
    The Role of Storytelling in Preserving Ugandan Heritage
    The Role of Storytelling in Preserving Ugandan Heritage
    Featured
    2
    Gabon junta faces three others candidates in presidential election
    Gabon junta faces three others candidates in presidential election
    International
    3
    Douglas sends Pictorial message to the president
    Douglas sends Pictorial message to the president
    Entertainment
    4
    The Role Of Artificial Intelligence In Computer Engineering.
    The Role Of Artificial Intelligence In Computer Engineering.
    Featured
    5
    Security excesses in Kawempe North by-elections condemned
    Security excesses in Kawempe North by-elections condemned
    National
    6
    Challenges Encountered With The Use Of Learning Management Systems (Lms).
    Challenges Encountered With The Use Of Learning Management Systems (Lms).
    Featured
    7
    UNEB Introduces New Grading System for Senior 4 Students
    UNEB Introduces New Grading System for Senior 4 Students
    National
    8
    We Are Deliberate At Empowering Women, President Museveni Assures Ugandans
    We Are Deliberate At Empowering Women, President Museveni Assures Ugandans
    National
    9
    Minister clarifies on UNEB
    Minister clarifies on UNEB's new curriculum grading for Ordinary Level
    Featured
    10
    How King Saha became one of Uganda
    How King Saha became one of Uganda's best artistes?
    Entertainment
    Listen to Music on Nowviba