Two inmates sit PLE in Amolatar

5 November 2026, 8:13 pm

By Odongo Gerald

Amolatar District has successfully concluded this year’s Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE), with education officials describing the exercise as one of the smoothest and most successful in recent years.

The District Inspector of Schools, Mr. Sam Ogweng, said the district received the examination papers from the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) on Monday.

The examinations began with Mathematics and concluded with English on Wednesday evening.

Mr. Ogweng said the exercise was conducted without the heavy rains that have disrupted examinations in previous years. The favourable weather enabled candidates to sit their papers in an orderly and uninterrupted manner.

He added that the district did not experience any major challenges, apart from a few isolated cases of illness. The affected candidates received medical attention and were able to continue with their examinations.

However, one pupil at Akol Primary School reportedly suffered paralysis and was unable to sit the examinations.

In a remarkable development, two inmates from Amolatar Government Prison were registered and sat their examinations at Alelangao Primary School under the supervision of prison warders.

Mr. Ogweng described the participation of the inmates as a powerful reminder that education remains a source of hope, even for people behind bars.

He also confirmed that security was tight throughout the examination period and that no cases of examination malpractice were recorded.

Meanwhile, the District Education Officer, Mr. Peter Obote, commended all stakeholders for contributing to the successful administration of the examinations. He specifically recognised the role of the Church and urged religious leaders to continue including education in their prayers.

Mr. Obote said spiritual support was important in shaping the academic and personal development of children.

The DEO also disclosed that some cases of absenteeism were recorded due to sickness, transfers and double registration.

He cited the case of a pupil from Abarler Primary School who had been registered at two different schools.

He urged parents to guide their children during the period after examinations, especially as the pupils prepare to transition to the next level of education.

Mr. Obote warned parents against neglecting their responsibilities, particularly in guiding vulnerable girls. He said inadequate parental care could expose children to teenage pregnancy and other challenges that may jeopardise their education and future.

He further appealed to parents to support schools by contributing modestly towards education-related needs alongside government funding.

In his closing remarks, Mr. Ogweng urged parents not to abandon their responsibility to pay school fees, describing education as an investment in the future of their children.

“No minister will come down to educate your children on your behalf,” he cautioned, warning that parents would ultimately bear the consequences of neglecting their children’s education.

Mr. Ogweng concluded that success in education requires diligence, discipline and hard work, noting that it is never achieved by chance but through consistent effort.