Lira, Uganda | The marking of the 2026 Lango Secondary Schools Mock Examinations Association (LASSMEA) examinations for both Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) and Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) candidates has commenced at Lango College in Lira City.
The exercise, which began on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, has brought together approximately 500 examiners from various schools and regions. It was officially opened by the Lira City Education Officer, Canon Jane Obeny.
LASSMEA Executive Secretary Evaline Ayugi, who also serves as the headteacher of Alito Secondary School in Kole District, called on the examiners to uphold teamwork, professionalism, confidentiality, and discipline throughout the exercise.
Ayugi noted that the exercise covers 7,807 UCE candidates and 2,296 UACE candidates from Lango, Acholi, West Nile, and Bunyoro sub-regions. She encouraged examiners to support one another, minimise discrepancies, and avoid identifying the schools from which scripts originate in order to prevent bias.
She further cautioned against the disclosure of examination information before the official release of results, emphasising that confidentiality is essential to maintaining the credibility of the exercise. She also expressed appreciation to teachers for dedicating their time to support the assessment process.
Ocoo Isaac, the Lango Sub-region chairperson of the Association of Secondary School Headteachers of Uganda (ASSHU) and headteacher of Lira Secondary School, urged examiners to ensure accuracy, consistency, and thoroughness. He warned that unmarked pages, arithmetic errors, and inconsistent scoring could unfairly affect learners’ final grades.
Ocoo called upon chief examiners, team leaders, and checkers to diligently cross-check scripts while encouraging senior examiners to mentor and build the capacity of fellow teachers. He also cautioned against favouritism towards scripts from their own schools and urged examiners to remain humble regardless of their professional standing.
Canon Jane Obeny urged teachers and examiners to uphold integrity, professionalism, discipline, and consistency, noting that every script represents a learner whose future may be influenced by how it is handled. She observed that bringing educators from different regions together provides an opportunity for benchmarking, networking, and strengthening academic standards.
She further encouraged teachers to maintain proper professional conduct, including appropriate dressing and self-discipline, stating that their behaviour significantly influences public perception of the teaching profession. Obeny called for continued collaboration among educators from different regions and schools, emphasising that sharing experiences and working together would enhance the quality of education and contribute to improved outcomes for both teachers and learners.