Over a Dozen Arrested for Exam Malpractice in Greater Masaka as PLE 2025 Kicks Off
MASKA, UGANDA | November 3, 2025 – The integrity of the ongoing Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) was severely tested on its first day as Uganda Police in the Greater Masaka Region registered multiple cases of malpractice, leading to the arrest of more than a dozen individuals, including teachers and Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) officials.
In a coordinated effort with UNEB, police operations across several districts uncovered schemes involving impersonation, bribery, and direct cheating, leading to a series of arrests.
The most significant incident occurred in Masaka District, where eight teachers from St. Kizito Butenzi Primary School were apprehended. The suspects, identified as Ngobya Jackson, Kavuma Ashiraf, Juuko Misaaki, Kyusa Ronald, Mubiru Isma, Ssempijja Michael, Turyasingura Adam, and Waiswa Sharif, were caught red-handed. According to police, the educators were actively writing answers for candidates and coaching them on how to tackle Social Studies questions. Evidence from the scene was collected to support the case against them.
In a separate case in Rakai District, a man identified as Katende Noah was arrested at St. Raphael Mbuye Primary School for impersonation. The suspect allegedly presented himself as an official UNEB scout, a claim that was quickly debunked upon verification.
Meanwhile, in Masaka City’s Kimanya-Kabonera Division, authorities are searching for Mr. Asiimwe Robert, who is currently on the run. He is wanted for attempting to bribe a UNEB monitor in a bid to influence the examination process.
The most alarming breach involved official custodians of the exam in Kyotera District. Six UNEB officials attached to Kyotera Central Primary School were arrested following an abrupt inspection. The group includes the chief invigilator, Nasamula Annet, four other invigilators—Mulindwa Sulait, Nansango Sylvia, Ssekitoleko Gonzaga, Nakityo Harriet—and a scout, Lubega John. Their arrest was triggered by the discovery of a candidate in possession of a small paper, or “chit,” containing pre-written answers for the Social Studies exam.
All arrested suspects are currently in police custody as investigations into the various incidents continue.
In a statement, the Uganda Police, in collaboration with UNEB, reiterated their unwavering commitment to upholding the integrity of the national examinations. They issued a stern caution to all stakeholders—including parents, teachers, and officials—to desist from any acts that compromise the credibility of the examination process, warning that those caught will face the full force of the law.
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About UNEB: The Uganda National Examinations Board is responsible for the assessment of students completing primary and secondary education cycles in Uganda.
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