Agency
Flooded roads, delayed deliveries, and morning downpours disrupted the opening day of the 2025 Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) examinations across several regions of Uganda.
A heavy downpour that began before midnight and continued until around 7am. disrupted transport and access to examination centres across the West Nile region.
Flooded roads in the greater Arua area, including Maracha, Terego, Nebbi, Zombo, Madi Okollo, and Pakwach districts, left many routes impassable.
School officials confirmed that the delivery of examination papers was delayed due to flooded and slippery roads slowed down the movement of UNEB distribution vehicles and motorcycles.
A total of 166,402 candidates have registered for the 2025 UACE examinations, up from 141,996 last year, across 2,844 centres nationwide. Of these, 93,630 are male and 77,772 female, with about a quarter under government sponsorship and the rest privately sponsored. The examinations will run from November 10 to December 5.
UNEB Executive Director Dan Odongo cautioned invigilators and scouts against aiding or abetting malpractice, warning that those found guilty will face prosecution.
He added that UNEB is working closely with security agencies to ensure all examination centres remain safe and free from interference. The board also appealed to the public to report any suspected malpractice, assuring whistleblowers of protection under UNEB’s whistleblower policy.