The Uganda Police in the Greater Masaka Region have registered several cases of examination malpractice during the ongoing Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) conducted on November 3, 2025. The incidents were recorded in Masaka, Rakai, Kyotera districts, and Masaka City.
Masaka District
Eight teachers were arrested at St. Kizito Butenzi Primary School for allegedly aiding pupils during the Social Studies examination. The suspects include Ngobya Jackson, Kavuma Ashiraf, Juuko Misaaki, Kyusa Ronald, Mubiru Isma, Ssempijja Michael, Turyasingura Adam, and Waiswa Sharif.
Police say the teachers were caught red-handed writing answers for candidates and coaching them on how to approach questions. Evidence was recovered from the scene to support the case.
Rakai District
In Rakai, Katende Noah was arrested at St. Raphael Mbuye Primary School for impersonation. The suspect allegedly presented himself as a UNEB scout without official authorization.
Masaka City (Kimanya–Kabonera Division)
Police also arrested Mr. Asiimwe Robert in Masaka City for allegedly attempting to bribe a UNEB monitor to influence the examination process.
Kyotera District
Six UNEB officials were apprehended at Kyotera Central Primary School following the discovery of a candidate in possession of a small paper containing Social Studies examination answers.
Those arrested include Mulindwa Sulait, Nansango Sylvia, Nasamula Annet, Ssekitoleko Gonzaga, Nakityo Harriet, and Lubega John.
All the suspects are currently in police custody as investigations continue. Police have reiterated their commitment to ensuring the integrity of the national examinations and warned against any form of malpractice.
