Walter Okello
Lira, Uganda | Two institutions from the Lango subregion have once again proven that dedication, teamwork, and strategic focus can deliver outstanding results.
In the 2025 Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) examinations, Mentor Secondary School Akwoyo and Bulluge Comprehensive High School posted impressive performances, reinforcing their reputation as beacons of academic excellence in northern Uganda.
Mentor Secondary School Akwoyo registered 180 candidates and achieved a near-perfect pass rate. Every student passed, with the vast majority scoring top-tier grades of A, B, and C, with only two candidates receiving a D grade.
Headteacher John Augustus Akwar credited the stellar results to the unwavering commitment of students and teachers alike.“The success we are celebrating today is the fruit of hard work from both our learners and our dedicated staff, who poured their hearts into academic excellence,” Akwar said.
He emphasized the school’s broader mission: “At Mentor, we are not just teaching for exams, we are serving the Lango community and Uganda as a whole by nurturing young people who will become leaders of tomorrow.”
Akwar noted that the school has recorded steady improvement year after year since its founding, with no decline in performance.
He expressed confidence that 2026 will be even better, as the institution continues to master the new competency-based
Meanehile in Bulluge Comprehensive High School Out of 145 registered candidates, the majority excelled with grades A, B, and C.
Headteacher Martine Muniala attributed the success to a powerful partnership among students, teachers, and parents.“Teamwork was key. We worked closely with experts who guided our students in challenging areas, giving them the confidence to face the exams without fear,” Muniala explained.
He said the school’s vision remains clear, to deliver quality, affordable education that empowers learners from Lango to compete with the best schools across the country.“We want our children to stand tall anywhere in Uganda,” Muniala added.
As schools continue enjoying the academic excellent, these results come at a time when the 2025 UCE overall pass rate hit a historic 99.7%, reflecting the positive impact of the new curriculum nationwide.
