Senior Reporter
The UCE examinations began across the country on Monday morning, but in Bushenyi District, they were delayed by a few minutes due to heavy morning rain.
Students started their exams with geography paper one in the morning, followed by geography paper two in the afternoon.
Alex Musinguzi, the headteacher of Kyabugimbi SS and the area supervisor of area 355 at Kyabugimbi police station, which oversees nine schools, expressed concern about the late start and its impact on the afternoon paper. He mentioned that schools like Komboni SS in Burungira, Muzira in Sheema District, and all schools in Ruhumuro experienced delays.
Peak Kamugisha, the headteacher of St. Kagwa Secondary school, acknowledged that the rain, which began at 8:28 AM, disrupted the process. Nevertheless, he emphasized that both teachers and students were well-prepared to handle the situation.
Williams Ahabwe, the Bushenyi District Education officer, explained that the area supervisors are responsible for conducting the exams, and they only intervene in cases of emergencies.
Annie Tumubwine, the municipal inspector of schools in Bushenyi Ishaka, clarified that headteachers play a significant role in the examination process because they handle learner registrations. She mentioned that their involvement is primarily focused on the primary leaving examinations.
