Six remanded over fake papers as UCE 2026 exams kick off countrywide
Uganda's national examination board has issued a warning against examination malpractice as the UCE exams begin. Six individuals have been remanded for trading fake examination papers on social media.
Why it matters
Ensures the integrity of national education standards and highlights the growing threat of digital fraud in academic testing.
As more than 500,000 candidates began sitting their Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) examinations on Monday, October 12, 2026, the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) issued a stern warning to students, parents, and the public against dealing with fraudsters circulating fake examination papers.
Speaking at the 1st joint press briefing on the state of security of examinations, UNEB Principal Public Relations Officer Jennifer Kalule-Musamba revealed that security agencies have intensified crackdowns on examination malpractice.
She disclosed that six suspects accused of trading fake examination papers on social media platforms were recently remanded to prison by the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) Magistrate’s Court until October 19, 2026. Ms Kalule-Musamba cautioned that members of the public who participate in or remain inside social media groups trading purported examination papers risk severe legal consequences under Section 25 of the UNEB Act, Cap 259.
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