The education minister expressed disappointment over exam malpractice cases, citing instances of invigilators being posted to their own schools and education officials facilitating irregularities.
UNEB Releases 2025 PLE Results, Cites Exam Malpractice Concerns
First Lady and Minister of Education, Janet Kataha Museveni, has released the 2025 Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) results, highlighting concerns over teacher absenteeism and exam malpractice.
She emphasized the need for accountability, urging action against teachers who are absent from duty despite receiving salaries.
Museveni praised the increase in girls completing primary education but expressed concern over the declining proportion of boys. She also commended efforts to support special needs learners and prison inmates, noting improved performance.
The results show more learners passed in Division One, but Museveni stressed the importance of addressing underlying issues, including exam malpractice and unprofessional practices by some education officials. She directed the Permanent Secretary to address loopholes in private examination bureaus.
The government has expanded access to secondary education, with 204 new seed schools operationalized. Museveni encouraged learners who didn’t transition to repeat Primary Seven to obtain a certificate.
The minister also highlighted initiatives to improve teacher capacity and curriculum review, emphasizing competency-based learning. She thanked stakeholders, including security forces and education officials, for supporting the progress of exams.
PLE Results: Parents Alerted as Schools Cautioned Against Fake Result Tricks
The release of the 2025 PLE results comes after a thorough examination process, with UNEB emphasizing competency-based learning. The minister noted that questions tested knowledge, understanding, and application of concepts to solve real-life problems.
The education minister expressed disappointment over exam malpractice cases, citing instances of invigilators being posted to their own schools and education officials facilitating irregularities. She warned against such practices, emphasizing the need for integrity in the education system.
The government has taken steps to address these issues, including training teachers and reviewing the primary school curriculum. Museveni urged Local Governments to budget for UNEB examinations and support schools in their jurisdictions.
The minister also highlighted the importance of protecting learners’ personal data, citing the Data Protection and Privacy Act. She advised media houses and schools to use alternative methods to share examination outcomes without compromising individual learner privacy.
As the country moves forward, Museveni emphasized the need for collective action to improve education quality and address challenges facing the sector. She commended parents, teachers, and stakeholders for their support in the learning process.
The 2025 PLE results mark a significant milestone for Uganda’s education system, with opportunities for growth and improvement. The government remains committed to providing quality education and addressing emerging issues.
Selection for Senior One will take place on February 12-13, 2026, with the first term starting March 2, 2026.
