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Parents, staff, and administration at Makobole High School, under the North Kigezi Diocese and located in Kinyansano, Rukungiri Municipality, have celebrated exceptional academic success after all 40 candidates who sat the 2025 Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) exams achieved first-class results.
Speaking on behalf of the school management, Mr. Robert Nahabwe, Deputy Headteacher for Academics, noted that none of the candidates failed, with the majority scoring A’s, B’s, and C’s. He highlighted the impressive improvement compared to the 2024 academic year, attributing it to enhanced discipline, commitment, focus among students, and continued support from parents and the school management board. Mr. Nahabwe also expressed gratitude to the North Kigezi Diocese, led by Bishop Onesmus Asiimwe, for their guidance, prayers, and teachings that have positively influenced students’ character and academic dedication.
Meanwhile, Mrs. Phiona Mbabazi, the class teacher for the 2025 academic year, praised her class for achieving 100% academic excellence. She credited the success to discipline, academic commitment, and a legacy of cooperation, unity, and God-fearing values. She encouraged students and parents to continue pursuing higher education while inviting others to enroll their children at Makobole High School for quality education and preparation for a bright future.
At the same time, Kabale Brainstorm High School (U1342) has reinforced its reputation as an academic powerhouse in Western Uganda. The school’s 317 candidates excelled under the New Lower Secondary Curriculum, demonstrating exceptional competence in both the humanities and sciences. Geography and History stood out, with 64 and 48 students respectively achieving the prestigious ‘A’ grade.
The results, officially released by the Director of Studies on February 13, 2026, also reflected strong performance in project work and core sciences. Notably, 313 students earned a ‘B’ grade in vocational projects, highlighting the school’s commitment to practical, real-world skills. Physics, Chemistry, and elective subjects such as Entrepreneurship and ICT also saw high scores, with nearly every candidate passing across all subjects.
