As Uganda prepares for the 2026 national examinations, secondary school headteachers have urged Senior Four candidates to maintain discipline and strictly adhere to the rules, regulations and guidelines governing the Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) examinations.
Speaking during an interview with our reporter yesterday evening, the headteachers shared with our news desk the key information and guidance given to candidates during their briefing held yesterday ahead of the forthcoming examinations which are scheduled to commence on Monday, October 12.
In Dokolo District, the Headteacher of Kangai Senior Secondary School, Mr. Okello Joel, cautioned candidates against examination malpractice, including collusion, where two or more candidates provide similar answers, failure to complete practical examinations and poor time management.
He also reminded candidates that examinations involve several stakeholders, including police officers and invigilators, and warned them against any form of misconduct that could jeopardize their examination results.
Meanwhile, the Headteacher of Agwat Senior Secondary School, Mr. John Bosco Achon, urged candidates to avoid behaviours that contravene examination rules and regulations.
Mr. Achon commended the candidates for maintaining discipline and encouraged them to cooperate with invigilators during the examination period cautioning them against resisting or provoking invigilators when they are being checked before entering examination rooms.
In Alebtong District, the Headteacher of Alebtong Comprehensive School, Mr. Alexson Okello, said the school had registered 53 candidates and that discipline was among the key issues emphasized during their briefing.
Okello told candidates that the examination process becomes easier when they understand and follow UNEB rules and regulations.
He also appealed to parents to remain closely engaged with the school throughout the examination period so that any challenges affecting their children can be identified and addressed before they interfere with their academic performance.
In neighbouring Kalaki District, the Headteacher of Otuboi Comprehensive Secondary School, Mr. Eitu Roy-Luis, said the candidates were reminded about discipline, examination ethics and the dangers of malpractice cautioning them against cheating and other unethical practices, as he urged them to remain focused and observe all examination guidelines.
He further appealed to parents to continue supporting their children and maintain communication with schools whenever challenges arise, saying sustained parental support is essential for learners to successfully progress to the next level of education.
A total of 503,055 candidates have registered for this year’s Uganda National Examinations Board examinations.
The examinations are scheduled to officially begin on Monday, October 12, 2026, with candidates expected to sit Mathematics Paper One in the morning, followed by Chemistry in the afternoon.