Mukono schools celebrate UACE results, credit hard work and discipline

17 March 2026, 10:33 am

By Ronald Ssemagonja

Schools in Mukono District have expressed gratitude to God following the strong performance of their learners in the recently released Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) examinations.

The results, released last week by the Minister of Education and Sports, Janet Museveni, indicated that female candidates in 2025 performed better than their male counterparts.

At Bishop’s Senior School, the Director of Studies for O’Level, Lugya Richard, highlighted the school’s performance and attributed the success to discipline, hard work, and effective academic systems.

Speaking to journalists at the school on Tuesday, Lugya said the institution registered impressive results, with over 280 candidates sitting for the examinations.

“I want to thank the Almighty for enabling our learners to pass the UACE examinations held last year. As always, we performed very well. Many of our candidates scored above 15 points, and one of them obtained 20 points. We give all the glory to God,” he said.

He noted that the learners’ determination and focus played a key role in their success, adding that the school’s boarding system also contributed significantly by giving students ample time for revision and consultation with teachers.

Lugya further explained that the presence of experienced and professional teachers, some of whom serve as chief invigilators, helps students gain confidence and better understanding of examination expectations.

“This school is blessed with invigilators who guide learners and help them overcome fear of examinations. We also administer various tests, including papers from other schools and organizations like Wakisha. These help students to think critically, and after the tests, we conduct thorough revisions to address gaps,” he added.

He encouraged parents to enroll their children at the school, saying it has the capacity to nurture them into strong academic performers.

Meanwhile, other schools in Mukono District, including Seeta High School and St John High School, also reported good performance, with school leaders noting that all their candidates attained the required points to join diploma or degree programmes in higher institutions of learning.

However, students who did not perform as expected have been encouraged not to lose hope. School administrators urged them to consider retaking the examinations where possible, and called upon parents to support and give such learners a second chance to improve their academic prospects.