KAMPALA, Uganda — The Ministry of Education and Sports has inaugurated a 13-member governing board to oversee the Uganda National Examinations Board for the next three years.
The board’s immediate priority is the release of the 2025 Uganda Certificate of Education results, expected this week. Members are also charged with eliminating examination malpractice and expanding competence-based assessments across primary and secondary education levels.
Prof. Celestino Obua will continue as chairperson, serving his second term at the helm.
New members joining the board include Dr. Cleophus Mugenyi, the ministry’s head of basic and secondary education, and Dr. Bernadette Nambi, director of the National Curriculum Development Centre. They replace retired officials Ismael Mulindwa and Dr. Grace Baguma, respectively.
Counsel Jeffrey Atwine from the attorney general’s office joins the board, replacing Kodoli Wanayama. Representing secondary schools is Hajat Zulaika Nabukeera, headteacher of Nabisunsa Girls’ School, who succeeds Bro. Dr. Augustine Mugabo.
Other appointments include:
- Beatrice Asimasia Adiru, representing primary schools.
- Harriet Nabusoba Sebabi, representing the Public Service Commission.
- Haji Mohammed Kaaya, from the Education Service Commission.
- Rose Clarke Nanyonga, representing universities.
- Juma Mulesa, representing persons with disabilities.
- Patrick Kaboyo, representing private school proprietors.
Frances Atima, the ministry’s head of education standards, was reappointed for a second term.
In a message delivered by State Minister for Higher Education Dr. John Chrysostom Muyingo, Education Minister Janet Museveni praised the board’s diversity.
The credibility of this institution directly affects public trust in our education system and national development, Museveni said. She urged the board to embrace digital transformation and innovative leadership to maintain examination security.
Museveni also commended the outgoing board for reducing malpractice and overseeing the transition to the new lower secondary curriculum.
Obua said the previous board improved efficiency through e-registration and personalized result slips. He noted the new board is currently awaiting a briefing date from the ministry to finalize the release of the UCE results.
