By Augustine Mumbere & Francis Muhindo,
The 2025 Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) faced delays in Kasese District, particularly in Mbunga and Kilembe sub-counties, due to floods and poor road conditions, the Kasese District Education Officer, Mr. Ernest Thabugha, has confirmed.
Mr. Thabugha identified the affected Primary schools as Mbunga andNyakazinga Primary Schoolsin Mbunga Sub-county, andKyambogho Primary School in Kilembe Sub-county.
According to Mr. Thabugha, examination materials reached the affected schools at 10:00 a.m., after UNEB distributors reportedly carried the materials on their heads due to impassable roads. As a result, candidates started their first paper at 10:30 a.m.
Speaking to the press at the Rwenzori East Regional Police Headquarters, Mr. Thabugha noted that despite the challenges in the mountainous areas, examinations proceeded smoothly in schools located on the lowlands.
Mr. Thabugha speaking…..
A total of 13,000 pupils have registered for this year’s PLE in Kasese District. Mr. Erifaz Muhindi, Kasese District chair assured the public of adequate security during and after the examinations.Mr. Muhindi speaking..
At Kamaiba Primary School in Kasese Municipality, the head teacher, Mr. Benon Dan Masereka, reported that out of 192 registered candidates, one female candidate missed the examination without providing an excuse. Mr.Benon speaking…..
Some candidates, including Stuart Mumbere and Rachael Kabugho Asiimwe, expressed confidence that they would perform well in PLE examinations.
Mr. Mumbere and Rachael speaking….
Meanwhile, in Busongora County North, journalists were reportedly denied access by UNEB scouts, leading to a brief confrontation that required security intervention. END