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Minister Muyingo Inaugurates 12th UNEB Board on Behalf of First Lady Janet Museveni, Calls for Integrity and Innovation

Ssemaganda Moses Hope
By Ssemaganda Moses Hope


Minister Muyingo Inaugurates 12th UNEB Board on Behalf of First Lady Janet Museveni, Calls for Integrity and Innovation
Minister Muyingo Inaugurates 12th UNEB Board on Behalf of First Lady Janet Museveni, Calls for Integrity and Innovation

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Kampala, February 9, 2026 — The Minister of State for Higher Education, Hon. John Chrysostom Muyingo, has officially inaugurated the 12th Board of Directors of the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) on behalf of the First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Hon. Janet K. Museveni, with a strong call for integrity and innovation in the management of national examinations.


 

The inauguration ceremony took place at Hotel Eliana and marked an important milestone in efforts to strengthen the integrity, credibility, efficiency, and effectiveness of Uganda’s national assessment system.


 

In a speech delivered on her behalf, Hon. Museveni underscored the critical role of UNEB in national development, noting that the credibility of national examinations directly affects public trust in the education system. She thanked God for the successful conduct of the 2025 examinations and called on the new Board to safeguard the integrity of the assessment process.


 

The Minister explained that the 12th UNEB Board was appointed in accordance with Sections 6(2) and 6(3) of the UNEB Act, 2021, and comprises a diverse range of stakeholders, including representatives from Government, universities, other education institutions, agencies, and persons with disabilities. She congratulated the Chairperson and members on their appointments and expressed confidence in their experience, competence, and commitment to public service.


 

Hon. Museveni reminded Board members of their statutory responsibility as the governing body of UNEB, charged with providing strategic direction, ensuring sound governance, and overseeing the effective execution of the examinations mandate. She urged them to uphold professionalism, accountability, and ethical conduct while working closely with Management to improve service delivery.


 

She further encouraged the Board to adopt a forward-looking approach in addressing emerging issues such as examination security, digital transformation, inclusiveness, and alignment with national education goals. Government support to UNEB, she noted, would continue, alongside firm expectations of prudent resource management, strict adherence to due process, and zero tolerance for examination malpractice.


 

The Minister commended the outgoing 11th UNEB Board for notable achievements, including oversight of the implementation of Competence-Based Assessment (CBA) under the new Lower Secondary Curriculum, timely release of PLE, UCE, and UACE results despite funding challenges, significant reduction in examination malpractice, development of key policies, and initiation of the e-Assessment and Digital Centre.


 

She acknowledged the financial constraints facing UNEB and pledged to engage her Ministry to improve funding to enable the Board effectively deliver on its mandate.


 

The Executive Director of UNEB, Mr. Dan Odongo, cautioned members of the newly inaugurated Board against falling prey to individuals seeking favours or undue influence that could undermine the integrity of the examinations process.


 

The newly inaugurated 13-member Board is chaired by Prof. Celestino Obua, who retained his position for a second term.


 

As the 12th Board assumed office, members were urged to serve with a strong sense of responsibility, teamwork, and patriotism, mindful that their decisions will have a lasting impact on millions of learners and the future of the nation.


 

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