Uneb withholds PLE results in several districts over exam fraud

The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has withheld the results of some candidates who sat the 2025 Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) following reported cases of examination malpractice in several districts across the country. Presenting the PLE results at State House, Nakasero, UNEB Executive Director Dan Odongo said malpractice had taken on “a more brazen and…

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PLE 2025: Uneb reports improved Grade One passes

The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has reported continued growth in Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) candidature alongside improved performance at the Grade One pass level, even as concerns persist over learner drop-outs. Speaking during the release of the 2025 PLE results at State House, Nakasero, UNEB Chairperson Prof. Celestino Obua said the number of candidates…

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Makerere to award Japheth Katto an honorary degree

Makerere University has announced that its 76th graduation ceremony, scheduled for February 24th–27th, 2026, will feature the awarding of honorary degrees, including to Japheth Katto, a pioneering figure in Uganda’s financial sector. Vice Chancellor Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe confirmed the announcement during a press conference on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, in the main building.  “We are…

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