Ingabire offered Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and ICT and hopes to pursue a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery at Gulu University.
St. Balikuddembe Senior School Kisoga has maintained its strong academic tradition after posting impressive results in the 2025 Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) examinations.
The school headteacher, Lydia Lukwago Kagoya, revealed that all the 353 candidates who sat the exams last year qualified to proceed to the next level of education.
“Out of the 353 candidates, seven students scored the maximum 20 points, 15 obtained 19 points, 10 secured 18 points, while another 15 attained 17 points,” Kagoya said.
She attributed the good performance to improvements in the school’s learning environment and the adoption of modern teaching methods aligned with the Competency-Based Curriculum.
“We have improved the learning environment by ensuring that students access all the materials required under the Competency-Based Curriculum. Our teachers have also been streamlined and equipped to handle the changes in the curriculum,” she explained.
Kagoya added that the school performs well in both Arts and Science subjects, supported by modern facilities such as e-classrooms equipped with smartboards.
“We are equally strong in Arts and Sciences. We have all it takes for a learner to succeed,” she noted.
The headteacher also acknowledged the support the school receives from the leadership of the Lugazi Diocese, including Bishop Christopher Kakooza, who is the school director, Vicar General Msgr. Richard Kayondo, and the diocesan education secretary Dr. Gerald Bwenvu for providing an enabling environment that has helped the school achieve strong academic results.
Among the top performers was Joram Wycliff Kaddu, who scored 20 points after offering Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and ICT.
Kaddu, a son of Nasta Nantume and John Patrick Kabaire of Buddo in Wakiso District, said he was overwhelmed with joy upon receiving his results.
He credited the school administration for creating a supportive learning environment.
“Our success came from the headteacher who ensured that we had everything we needed, including good teachers and facilitators who prepared us well to meet the challenge and succeed,” Kaddu said.
He hopes to pursue Medicine at Makerere University.
Another outstanding student, Immaculate Mary Nakibuule, scored 19 points after offering Divinity, Economics, Literature and Subsidiary Mathematics. Nakibuule, a daughter of Christine Nante Kayemba of Bweyogerere, plans to study Law at Makerere University.
“My teachers always had enough time for me and my classmates, which helped us perform well. My parents also supported me by providing everything I needed. Above all, I thank God because we prepare, but He fulfills,” she said.
Other students who scored 19 points include Laban Ingabire, a son of Clever Ingrabakunzi of Kisaasi in Kampala, and Joseph Emmanuel Oketch, a son of Sumini Nansubuga and Joseph Oketch of Sonde in Mukono Municipality.
Ingabire offered Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and ICT and hopes to pursue a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery at Gulu University.
Oketch, who studied Physics, Economics and Mathematics with ICT, said he had expected to score 20 points.
“Scoring 19 points was a slight disappointment because I had aimed for 20, but I am still grateful,” he said.
School Chaplain Fr. John Kato delivers the homily during the thanksgiving Mass.
He plans to pursue Software Engineering at Makerere University.
After receiving the results from the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB), the school held a thanksgiving Mass led by the school chaplain, Fr. John Kato, alongside Fr. Lawrence Tamale, the chairperson of the school’s Board of Directors.
