UCE Examinations Start Smoothly in Ibanda

What the report says

The Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) examinations began without reported disruptions at Ibanda Secondary School and Kagongo Secondary School in Ibanda District, according to Nile Post. Administrators said all 292 registered candidates turned up for the opening day, with 186 sitting at Ibanda Secondary School and 106 at Kagongo Secondary School.

Students started with Mathematics Paper One in the morning and Chemistry in the afternoon, marking the opening of the national exams administered by the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB). School leaders said the orderly start was helped by preparations completed in advance and the timely arrival of examination papers. Br Isaac Atandu, the deputy head teacher in charge of academics at Ibanda Secondary School, said all of the school’s candidates reported as expected. Sr Christine Kabakama, the director of studies at Kagongo Secondary School, also confirmed full attendance.

The report said the smooth beginning reflected months of revision and preparation by candidates, many of whom were entering a major national assessment that will shape their academic progression. One candidate described the first paper as manageable and said personal revision had helped build confidence. Another expressed optimism about performance in the remaining papers.

More broadly, the start of UCE examinations is significant because it tests both students and school administration under UNEB rules, where punctuality, supervision and secure handling of exam materials are essential.