Ntinda, Kampala
The Uganda Vocational and Technical Assessment Board (UVTAB) has officially released the May/June 2025 examination results, marking a significant milestone in the country’s vocational and technical education sector. The event, held at UVTAB headquarters in Ntinda, was presided over by the State Minister for Higher Education, Hon. Dr. John Chrysestom Muyingo, representing the First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Hon. Janet Kataaha Museveni.
According to UVTAB Chairperson, Assoc. Prof. Dorothy Okello, a total of 30,291 candidates were registered for the May/June 2025 End-of-Programme Assessments across 499 centers nationwide. Of these, 17,245 were female (57%), while 13,046 were male (43%). However, 3,681 candidates (12%) were absent in one or more papers.
Out of the 26,610 candidates who sat for the assessments, the overall completion rate stood at 91%, with 24,116 candidates acquiring full competences. Female candidates emerged stronger, recording a 92% completion rate, compared to 89% among male candidates. Notably, candidates with informally acquired skills outperformed their counterparts from formal TVET institutions, achieving a 96% completion rate against 81%.
Program-specific performance was equally encouraging:
- Technology Education: 78% completion rate, with 5% achieving Class I (Distinction) and 73% attaining Class II (Credit).
- Agriculture Education: 96% completion rate, with 48.1% securing Distinctions and 47.7% Credits.
- Business Education: 87% completion rate, including 27% Distinctions and 60% Credits.
- Home Science Education: 92% completion rate at diploma level and 74% at certificate level.
Assoc. Prof. Okello commended the resilience of both learners and instructors, emphasizing that the Board’s success reflects Uganda’s growing confidence in skills-based education. She also called for the operationalization of the draft TVET Qualifications Framework, noting that it will “establish clear competence levels, facilitate mobility, and promote lifelong learning.”
Under the stewardship of Executive Secretary Mr. Onesmus Oyesigye, UVTAB has completed the construction of a modern assessment center and implemented a new approved staff structure — achievements that signal a strengthened institutional foundation for future growth.
Representing the First Lady, Hon. Muyingo lauded UVTAB for its professionalism and transparency, affirming the government’s continued support toward strengthening the Technical, Vocational Education and Training (TVET) subsector.
“The NRM Government recognizes TVET as a priority subsector. Through various projects, we are committed to equipping youth with practical skills that align with the job market,” Hon. Muyingo said.
He highlighted the ongoing Uganda Refugee and Host Communities Project, valued at USD 8.7 million, which is rehabilitating and equipping three Skills Development Centres in Madi-Okollo (Inde), Terego (Omugo), and Isingiro (Buhungiro) districts.
The Minister also delivered the First Lady’s message commending UVTAB’s work and updating on broader education infrastructure initiatives — including the Uganda Secondary Education Expansion Project (USEEP), which is constructing 116 new secondary schools and expanding 61 existing ones, alongside the Uganda Learning Acceleration (ULEARN) program targeting 121 traditional schools, 29 teacher training institutions, and 66 special needs schools.
Also in attendance was the Chairperson of Parliament’s Committee on Education and Sports, who applauded UVTAB’s leadership for fostering credible, gender-responsive, and competence-based assessments.
As Uganda’s TVET sector continues to expand, the 2025 assessment results affirm the impact of ongoing reforms, showcasing women’s growing dominance in technical education and the renewed strength of UVTAB’s management in upholding quality and inclusivity in vocational skills training.
