Candidates optimistic after first papers
Candidates sitting for the 2025 Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) examinations officially began their written assessments today as mandated by the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB). The exams kicked off with Geography Paper One in the morning followed by the Biology Theory paper later in the day.
According to UNEB, all candidates across the country started their exams successfully with each candidate sitting for their papers registered examination centers within Kazo District. Mwiine Lamech, the District Education Officer for Kazo, confirmed to Kazo FM that the examinations had a smooth start. He urged school heads not to chase away any candidates during this period but to wait until the results are announced and to confiscate results afterward.
School officials from Kazo District expressed optimism about the candidates’ performance. Gordon Mutabazi, Deputy Headteacher of Kazo Secondary School, and Cyprian Beinomugisha, Deputy Headteacher of St. Catherine Girls School both located in Kazo Town Council shared positive remarks with Kazo FM. They noted that their students appeared confident during the exams and are hopeful for good results.
Some candidates interviewed by Kazo FM also expressed confidence, stating that their first papers went well and that they are determined to excel. As the country continues with the assessment process, all eyes are on the students’ performance in the coming days.
