Nine teachers were on Friday remanded to Kauga Prison over allegations of examination malpractice after they were reportedly found allowing unauthorised assistance to candidates during the 2026 Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) at Seeta Junior School in Mukono District.
The teachers, who included Martin Kasagga, Junior Ssekikubo of Lee Valley Junior School in Nasuuti, Natrunda Ronasi, Aloysious Katete of Hilmark Junior School, Abasi Dominic of Mirembe Infant School, Mwebe Victor of Nabbale Primary School, John Ekisa of Bright Primary School, Samuel Ssekalongo and Samuel Mutatina, were charged with examination malpractice.
Prosecution alleges that on November 3, 2026, at Seeta Junior School in Mukono District, the accused, while serving as examination supervisors and invigilators, negligently allowed or failed to prevent unauthorised assistance from being given to candidates sitting their PLE examinations.
The alleged malpractice came to light after a district examination supervisor, identified as Karuhanga, reportedly discovered examination papers containing answers in the possession of some individuals at the school.
According to information surrounding the incident, Karuhanga became suspicious after finding that some candidates had completed their examination work in approximately 20 minutes, raising concerns about possible irregularities in the examination process.
He reportedly examined the situation and discovered papers containing answers, prompting him to alert the Mukono District Police Commander (DPC).
The DPC subsequently visited the examination centre, where police arrested the nine teachers in connection with the alleged malpractice.
The suspects reportedly spent two nights in police custody before being arraigned in court and charged under criminal case number 709/2026.
The prosecution, represented by Emily Ninsiima, a Senior Resident State Attorney (SRSA), presented the case against the accused.
The court subsequently remanded the nine teachers to Kauga Prison as investigations into the alleged examination malpractice continue.
The arrests come amid renewed scrutiny of examination administration and the responsibility of teachers and examination officials to safeguard the integrity of national examinations.
The Primary Leaving Examinations are a critical stage in Uganda’s education system, determining candidates’ transition from primary to secondary education.
Examination malpractice undermines the credibility of academic qualifications and disadvantages learners who undertake examinations under the prescribed conditions.
The case is expected to draw attention to the accountability of examination supervisors and invigilators, particularly their obligation to prevent cheating and protect the integrity of the national assessment process.
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