195 candidates fail 2026 mock examinations in Apac Municipality

17 September 2026, 1:10 pm

By Ogolo Ian Smith And Abili Isaac Newton

A total of 195 candidates have failed the 2026 mock examinations in Apac Municipality, accounting for 25.6 percent of the 761 learners who sat the tests from 14 primary schools.

The results, released on Wednesday, show that 33 candidates (4.3 percent) attained Grade One, while 252 (33.2 percent) were placed in Grade Two. Another 113 candidates (14.9 percent) attained Grade Three, whereas 161 (21.2 percent) were in Division Four. Six registered candidates did not sit the examinations.

The results were presented by Paul Odongo, who represented the Chairperson of the Apac Municipal Examination Board. He attributed the poor performance among some learners to difficulties in understanding and interpreting examination questions, saying this remains an area that requires attention ahead of the final examinations.

Despite the challenges, Odongo said the municipality had registered an 11 percent improvement in overall performance compared with the 2025 mock examinations.

Senior Inspector of Schools Molly Grace Akello urged head teachers to strengthen learners’ ability to read, understand and interpret questions, noting that academic preparation should go beyond teaching content to include examination skills.

The performance has also raised questions about the conditions under which schools are operating. Christ Okuta, head teacher of Angyiki Primary School, cited limited Universal Primary Education (UPE) funding and government policies on school fees as challenges affecting school operations and teacher morale.

UPE schools are expected to provide primary education without charging mandatory tuition fees, making government funding an important component of their day-to-day operations. Concerns about inadequate resources can therefore have implications for teaching, learning materials and other school activities.

However, Apac Municipal Mayor McLean Odongo Awada warned government schools against illegally charging parents and urged teachers to remain committed to their responsibilities.

Performance also varied across the municipality’s divisions. Agulu Division recorded the highest number of Grade One candidates with 23, followed by Akere with seven and Arocha Division with three. Atik Division did not register a Grade One candidate.

With the mock examinations serving as an indicator of areas that need improvement, schools are now expected to use the results to identify learning gaps and intensify preparation before the final examinations.