Fr Kaboyi appeals to Ugandans to pray for UNEB officials during exams
Fr Kaboyi said there is high pressure for UNEB, examiners, and parents when the thousands of students across Primary Seven (PLE), Senior Four (Uganda Certificate of Education) and Senior Six (Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education) undergo end-of-cycle national assessments that shape their educational and career courses.
Mbarara Archdiocese prominent preacher Fr Vincent Tumwebaze Kaboyi dances with children after celebrating a special Mass at St Anthony Primary School, Kajjansi, on Saturday, October 17, 2026, during which he encouraged candidates ahead of their examinations. (PHOTO BY JULIET ANNA LUKWAGO)
_________________ Primary Five pupils, who served as choir members, recite prayers during a special Mass at St Anthony Primary School, Kajjansi, on Saturday, October 17, 2026. (PHOTO BY JULIET ANNA LUKWAGO)
Mbarara Archdiocese prominent preacher Fr Vincent Tumwebaze Kaboyi has implored the public to keep the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) team of that is charged with administering exams in their prayers due to the immense pressure and hurdles they face during the national examination period.
“Let’s pray for the officials, invigilators, and examiners to have integrity, wisdom, clear judgment, and fairness as they handle, supervise, and mark the national exams,” the priest said.
He made remarks during prayers to dedicate the Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) candidates of St Anthony Primary School, Kajjansi, in Wakiso District, on Saturday (October 17). He warned candidates against fear and anxiety ahead of national exams.
The special mass was attended by all 136 candidates, parents and teachers.
He added that; “it is good to keep the UNEB team of examiners, candidates and school heads in your prayers during this intense national assessment period.”
Fr Kaboyi said there is high pressure for UNEB, examiners, and parents when the thousands of students across Primary Seven (PLE), Senior Four (Uganda Certificate of Education) and Senior Six (Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education) undergo end-of-cycle national assessments that shape their educational and career courses.
Mbarara Archdiocese prominent preacher Fr Vincent Tumwebaze Kaboyi leads a special Mass at St Anthony Primary School, Kajjansi, on Saturday, October 17, 2026, encouraging candidates ahead of their examinations. (PHOTO BY JULIET ANNA LUKWAGO)
The Mbarara Archdiocese preacher noted that; “UNEB management, field monitors, security personnel, and exam markers face heavy operational demands, tight timelines, and the constant challenge of maintaining paper security and integrity.”
He added; "We have to join our hands to pray for UNEB officials, Executive Secretary Dan Odongo and his team to for the health, safety, wisdom, and calmness.”
Fr Kaboyi also urged candidates to remain strong, courageous, confident and believe in their ability to excel in the examinations.
“For primary candidates, this is your first final examination, stay strong and maintain confidence, academic potential in your personal preparation, and avoid panic during critical academic seasons.” Fr Kaboyi said.
He encouraged the candidates to trust in God, be courageous, prayerful and work hard if they are to succeed.
He advised candidates to prepare not only for the exams, but also for the life that follows, emphasising the importance of flexibility.
Paul Kevin Karuhanga, one of the candidates, expressed confidence that they will excel, saying Fr Kaboyi’s words of encouragement reflected what the school had taught them.
“I am very ready, because our teachers prepared us well for our first final examination," Karuhanga said.
PLE exams will take place on November 3 - 4, 2026.