As hundreds of thousands of candidates, teachers and parents await the release of the 2025 Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) results, the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has warned examination centres to clear outstanding balances or risk being denied access to the results.
In a public notice issued ahead of the official release, UNEB directed all UCE centres with pending invoices on the eReg portal to settle their debts immediately.
The Board stated that no results would be accessible to centres with unsettled balances, potentially leaving some candidates unable to promptly receive their results.
The Minister of Education and Sports is expected to officially release the results on Friday at a function in Nakasero, Kampala — an event that traditionally draws national attention and marks a significant milestone for learners across the country.
For many candidates, the wait has been marked by anticipation and anxiety. After completing their final examinations late last year, learners have been hoping for outcomes that will determine their progression to A-Level, technical and vocational institutions, or other career pathways.
Parents, too, remain anxious. Many make significant financial sacrifices to ensure their children sit national examinations, and the prospect of delayed access to results due to institutional debts has raised concern.
Observers note that withholding results over unsettled centre balances can affect candidates who may not be aware of the financial obligations between their schools and the examinations body.
However, UNEB clarified that centres which have already cleared their balances should disregard the notice. The Board also provided contacts within its Accounts Management Department to assist institutions seeking clarification.
This year’s results are particularly significant as they mark the second cohort of learners assessed under the New Lower Secondary Curriculum.
As the country awaits the official release in Nakasero, attention will focus not only on overall performance trends and grading patterns but also on ensuring that no candidate’s future is disrupted by administrative or financial hurdles beyond their control.