The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has dismissed as fake a document circulating on social media that purports to direct the submission of project scores for General Paper.
In a statement issued on Monday, UNEB said the purported circular did not originate from the examinations body and should be ignored by schools, teachers, candidates and the general public.
“It has come to the attention of the Board that there is a ‘circular’ making rounds on social media platforms calling for submission of project scores for General Paper. Please disregard this fake and misleading communication,” said Jennifer Kalule-Musumba, UNEB's principal publicist.
The warning comes as schools continue preparations for national examinations and assessment activities, a period often targeted by misinformation that can cause uncertainty among education stakeholders.
UNEB stressed that all official communication regarding examinations, assessment procedures, registration processes and score submissions is disseminated only through its recognised institutional channels.
The board said schools and members of the public should rely on information published through its official communication platforms and authorised administrative offices.
Officials warned that acting on unverified information could disrupt examination processes and create confusion among schools, teachers and candidates.
“Any official communication from UNEB is issued through established channels,” the board noted, urging stakeholders to verify any questionable documents before taking action.
The examinations body reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining credible, transparent and efficient examination systems in line with its ISO 9001:2015 quality management certification standards.
UNEB also encouraged schools and the public to contact its offices for clarification whenever they encounter suspicious communications relating to examinations and assessments.
The board said verification can be made through its offices in Ntinda and Kyambogo or through officially recognised UNEB communication platforms.
The latest warning reflects growing concerns over the spread of misinformation on social media, which education authorities say can undermine confidence in examination processes and create unnecessary anxiety among candidates and schools.
