Military Police Trained on Security of PLE Examination Materials Ahead of November Exams

What the report says

Watchdog Uganda reports that 420 Military Police personnel, including 32 route commanders, received specialised training on securing Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) materials ahead of the next phase of Uganda’s national examinations, which is scheduled to begin in early November. The session took place at Buyala–Nsuujumpolwe Training School and was led by Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) officials, according to the publication.

The briefing focused on the handling, custody and transport of examination containers, keys and question papers. UNEB officials stressed vigilance, discipline and strict observance of procedures meant to block unauthorized access and preserve the integrity of the exam process. Practical guidance was also given on opening and closing timelines for exam containers and on limiting access to designated officers only.

Watchdog Uganda said James Turyatemba, UNEB’s Manager of Examination Management, told the troops that their role is central to protecting national examinations and maintaining trust in the system. A principal examination officer, Rose Nabukenya, also demonstrated the correct handling of the materials during exam-station operations.

Maj. Gen. William Beinomugisha, Commandant of the Military Police Brigade, reminded the route commanders that they would be accountable for any security breach. The training forms part of broader arrangements to safeguard the movement and storage of PLE materials across the country, underscoring how exam security is managed as a national-level responsibility.