KAMPALA – UGANDA
The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has cautioned schools, teachers, candidates and the general public against a fake document circulating on social media that falsely claims to provide instructions on the submission of General Paper project scores.
In a statement issued on Monday, the examinations body clarified that the purported circular did not originate from UNEB and should be disregarded entirely. The board emphasized that it had not issued any directive requiring schools to submit General Paper project scores as indicated in the circulating document.
UNEB’s warning comes at a critical time when schools across the country are intensifying preparations for national examinations and assessment activities. Education officials noted that such periods are often targeted by individuals who spread misinformation, creating uncertainty and confusion among stakeholders in the education sector.
The board reaffirmed that all official communication concerning examinations, assessment procedures, registration processes and score submissions is disseminated only through recognized institutional channels. UNEB urged schools and members of the public to verify any examination-related information before acting upon it.
According to the board, reliance on unofficial and unverified information can disrupt examination processes, mislead schools and candidates, and undermine confidence in the country’s assessment system.
“Schools and members of the public are advised to rely solely on information issued through UNEB’s official communication platforms and authorized administrative offices,” the statement emphasized.
UNEB further encouraged education stakeholders to seek clarification whenever they encounter suspicious messages, circulars or directives related to examinations and assessments. The board noted that verification can be obtained through its offices in Ntinda and Kyambogo, as well as through its officially recognized communication platforms.
The latest alert highlights growing concerns over the increasing spread of misinformation on social media, a trend that education authorities warn could negatively affect the smooth conduct of national examinations and create unnecessary anxiety among candidates, parents and school administrators.
As examination preparations continue, UNEB has reiterated its commitment to maintaining the integrity of Uganda’s assessment system and called upon the public to remain vigilant against false information that may compromise examination processes.
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