Minister Ogwang Issues Tough Directive: No School Should Deny Any Candidate A Right To Sit Exams

 October 27, 2026   |    23 views

By Benjamin Epeduno

The Minister of State for Education and Sports in charge of Sports,Hon. Peter Ogwang, has issued a strong and unequivocal directive to all schools across the nation, warning them against denying candidates the opportunity to sit for their final examinations.

The Minister stressed that education is a fundamental right and that no learner should be barred from examinations under any circumstances.

The Minister’s powerful message was delivered by his representative, Joseph Aluca  at Apero Primary School in Magoro Town Council, Toroma County. 

This was during a colourful spiritual ceremony where the Bishop of Soroti Catholic Diocese, His Lordship Bishop Eciru Oliach, was presiding over the Confirmation of 298 children into the Catholic faith at St. Simon Magoro Mission as hundreds of Christians were in attendance.

In his address, Hon. Ogwang was categorical that all children must remain in school and be allowed to sit their examinations without any form of disruption, and called upon the public to report any person who attempts to sabotage the exercise.

“All children must be at school and do exams without being interrupted and whoever interrupts should be reported to the relevant authorities immediately,” Hon. Ogwang stated.

The ceremony blended faith and education, underscoring the critical role of both spiritual and academic nurturing in shaping responsible citizens.

Giving a situational brief, the Inspector of Schools Katakwi, John Bosco Okiror revealed that, Katakwi District has a total of 3,443 candidates slated to sit for this year’s Primary Leaving Examinations, comprising of 1,713 boys and 1,730 girls.

He noted that the candidates will be hosted in 67 sitting centres across the district — 23 centres in Toroma County and 44 centres covering Ngariam and Usuk Counties.

According to the official UNEB roadmap, the briefing of candidates will be on Friday 30th October, with examinations scheduled for Tuesday 3rd and Wednesday 4th November 2026.

The Deputy Resident District Commissioner for Katakwi, Mr. Vincent Okwi, reaffirmed the government’s resolve to ensure total compliance. He disclosed that his office has launched a comprehensive monitoring operation in all schools across Katakwi to verify that no learner is sent home.

“No child should be sent home during this period and after because they are meant to be at school without interference,” Mr. Okwi emphasized.