By Francis Muhindo,
A section of primary school head teachers in Kasese Municipality have asked parents to create a conducive environment for candidates during their Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) for the 2025 academic year.
According to the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB), this year’s Primary Leaving Examinations began yesterday with briefing, while the written papers are scheduled for November 3rd and 4th next week.
Kasese District has over 13,000 candidates expected to sit for the exams.
Speaking to our, Ms. Margareta Kunahimbire, the Deputy Head Teacher of Kasese Primary School, and Rev. Edmon Baluku, the Head Teacher of Hanne Nursery and Primary School in Kirembe Ward, urged parents not to involve candidates in activities that may affect their concentration during the examinations. Ms. Kunahimbire and Rev. Edmon speaking..
Mr. Dan Masereka, the Head Teacher of Kamaiba Primary School, concurred with the duo, asking parents to provide adequate scholastic materials and meals for the candidates as they sit for the PLE to avoid inconveniences. Mr. Dan speaking…
Earlier, Mr. Earnest Bwambale Thabugha, the Kasese District Education Officer, called for collaborative effort for the safe delivery of the examinations on Monday and Tuesday. Mr. Thabugha speaking…
He warned head teachers against the practice of denying Primary Seven candidates with school fees balances the opportunity to sit for their final examinations set by the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB). END
