Ten teachers remanded over alleged malpractice in 2026 Primary Leaving Examination

What the report says

Kampala City Hall Court has remanded 10 teachers to Luzira Prison in connection with alleged malpractice during the 2026 Primary Leaving Examinations, according to The Independent Uganda. The case was heard before Senior Principal Grade One Magistrate Nicholas Aisu on Friday evening, but prosecutors asked for more time to complete investigations, including pending forensic work. The court accepted the request and set the next mention for November 19, 2026.

The accused are facing a range of charges under the Uganda National Examinations Board Act, including examination malpractice, unlawful possession of exam papers, destruction of examination materials, trespass, and neglecting to prevent a felony. All 10 have denied the allegations. The report says the charges relate to incidents that allegedly took place on November 3 during the Mathematics paper.

According to the charge sheet summarized by the publisher, some teachers are accused of possessing the exam paper at Hormisdallen Primary School in Kamwokya, while others are alleged to have supplied written answers to candidates, destroyed exam materials in Rubirizi District, or entered examination premises without permission. One teacher is also accused of failing to act after becoming aware of suspected wrongdoing at a different centre.

The case is part of wider scrutiny over the integrity of national examinations in Uganda. As reported by The Independent Uganda, the prosecution says investigations are still ongoing, and the matter will return to court later this month.