The Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) of Dokolo district, Grandfil Oryondo Omonda, has warned school authorities to desist from examination malpractices.
Common practices he cited are cheating, bribery, and unnecessary purchasing of examination papers, saying these acts could jeopardize the district’s overall performance.
CAO Omonda issued the warning to school authorities, especially in primary schools, while speaking to tndNews’ reporter this week.
He appealed to parents to utilize the remaining two weeks to send their children back to school, particularly those in candidate classes, to improve their performance.
The Chief also urged school authorities and stakeholders to provide a quiet and conducive environment for the candidates’ preparation.
Lameck Tonny Ereco, the Acting District Inspector of Schools in Dokolo, urged all head teachers to submit lists of candidates who have not reported back to school for follow-up.
He warned that any parents found keeping candidates at home for domestic work would face arrest.
Catharine Docus Ayuru, the headteacher of Angwibeange Primary School, said they registered 114 candidates for the Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE), but only 95 have so far reported back to school.
Ayuru added that they are searching for 15 missing candidates, noting that time is running out.
According to the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB), Primary Seven candidates will sit for the Primary Leaving Examinations on November 3 and 4, 2025, in all primary schools across the country.
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