Police in the Greater Masaka region have arrested several teachers and officials from the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) over alleged involvement in widespread examination malpractice during the ongoing 2025 Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE). The arrests were made on November 3, 2025, following multiple incidents that raised concerns about the credibility of this year’s exams.
According to a statement released by the Uganda Police Force on X (formerly Twitter), the reported cases occurred in Masaka, Rakai, Kyotera, and Masaka City. The offences ranged from impersonation and bribery to direct assistance given to candidates during exams.
In Masaka District, eight teachers from St. Kizito Butenzi Primary School were caught helping pupils during the Social Studies paper. They were found writing answers and coaching candidates as exams went on. The arrested teachers include Ngobya Jackson, Kavuma Ashiraf, Juuko Misaaki, Kyusa Ronald, Mubiru Isma, Ssempijja Michael, Turyasingura Adam, and Waiswa Sharif. Police collected evidence from the scene to support the case against them.
In Rakai District, a man identified as Katende Noah was arrested at St. Raphael Mbuye Primary School after he falsely claimed to be a UNEB scout. Investigations later confirmed he was an impersonator without any official authorization.
In Masaka City’s Kimanya–Kabonera Division, police are hunting for a suspect named Asiimwe Robert, who allegedly tried to bribe a UNEB monitor to influence the examination process. He escaped before being arrested.
Meanwhile, in Kyotera District, six UNEB officials were detained at Kyotera Central Primary School after a candidate was caught with a small piece of paper containing answers during a surprise inspection. The suspects include Mulindwa Sulait, Nansango Sylvia, Nasamula Annet, Ssekitoleko Gonzaga, Nakityo Harriet, and Lubega John. They are currently in police custody as investigations continue.
Police, working alongside UNEB, have reaffirmed their commitment to protecting the integrity of national examinations. In a statement, the force warned all stakeholders to avoid any actions that could undermine the fairness and credibility of the exam process.
The Uganda Police emphasized that such acts of cheating not only destroy students’ futures but also damage the reputation of the country’s education system. Authorities have promised to ensure all those involved face the law to serve as a warning to others who may plan to engage in similar misconduct.