Four Primary Teachers Arrested for Exam Malpractice. Schools Urge Preparation and Responsibility as PLE Exams Approach.

As the primary leaving exam season approaches, schools are gearing up to ensure their students are well-prepared and responsible individuals. Meanwhile, the Uganda Police Force and Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) have arrested four teachers for unauthorized possession and dissemination of fake PLE examination papers. 

With Primary Leaving Examinations scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday, Redeemer Primary School's Deputy Headteacher, Mr. Nganzule Abius, has appealed to parents to monitor their children's activities during the upcoming holidays. "We urge parents to take responsibility for their children's movements and visitations during the holidays," said Mr. Abius. "We have prepared the children well for the exams, and we are confident they will do their best."

At Green Belt Primary School in Kasese Town, a briefing was held on November 4th, 2024, to prepare learners for their exams. "We want our learners to be confident and forgiving," said Mr. Robert, the school headteacher. "We have instructed them on the rules and regulations to follow during the examination period, and we are confident they will excel."

The accused teachers, identified as Bakashaba Vincent, teacher of Kimongole Primary School, Isingiro, Muheki Vincent, a teacher at Vision Primary School in Ibanda, Pabeku Albert, a teacher at Stoneridge Primary School in Kira, and Oyet Hosea, of Dignatory Junior School in Rukungiri, were found sharing fake PLE papers on social media platforms and extorting money from unsuspecting individuals. According to UNEB, the accused were charging 750,000 Ugandan shillings (approximately $200 USD) per set of fake examination papers.

The UNEB Act, CAP 259, section 25, states that any person who gains or attempts to gain possession of any examination paper or part of an examination paper commits an offense and is liable to a fine not exceeding twenty million shillings (approximately $5,500 USD) or a term of imprisonment not exceeding five years or both.

This crackdown on exam malpractice comes just days before the PLE examinations are set to begin on Wednesday, November 6, 2024. UNEB reassures the public that all necessary measures are being taken to ensure the integrity and security of the examination process.

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Story by Jonan Mumbere

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