The Uganda National Examinations Board (Uneb) has confirmed a smooth start to the 2025 Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) examinations, with candidates across the country sitting Geography Paper 1 today under heightened security and comprehensive support arrangements.
In a statement, Uneb reported that all examination materials were delivered to centres on time and that no major disruptions had been recorded.
“The examinations are being conducted under the theme, "Embracing security and holistic assessment of learners in a dynamic environment,” the board said, noting that maintaining exam integrity and fairness remains a top priority.
A total of 432,159 candidates are registered for this year’s UCE exams, comprising 52.7 percent female and 47.3 percent male students.
Of these, 6,779 candidates have special needs and will receive tailored assistance, including an extra 45 minutes where necessary.
The group includes 28 blind learners, 60 deaf candidates, 113 with low vision, and 73 with severe physical handicaps.
Others face a range of health-related or learning challenges.
To support inclusivity, Uneb has provided Braille answer sheets for blind candidates, large-print question papers for those with low vision, sign-language interpreters for the deaf, and transcribers for learners with dyslexia or other reading and writing difficulties.
The board has also deployed 190 specialized personnel to assist these candidates during the examinations.
Uneb appealed to all stakeholders — including schools, parents, invigilators, and security agencies — to remain vigilant and uphold the sanctity of the examinations, ensuring that results reflect each learner’s true performance and effort.
