Four Teachers Arrested for Sharing Fake PLE Papers Online

(Kampala) – Police in Uganda have arrested four teachers accused of sharing fake Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) papers online in exchange for money, and they are expected to face charges in court on November 5, 2024.
Uganda’s Police Force has confirmed the arrest of four teachers involved in distributing fake Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) papers online. The teachers—Bakashaba Vincent from Kimongole Primary School in Isingiro, Muheki Vincent of Vision Primary School in Ibanda, Pabeku Albert of Stoneridge Primary School in Kira, and Oyet Hosea from Dignatory Junior School in Rukungiri—allegedly circulated fake versions of the PLE papers across social media platforms, soliciting payment from those seeking early access to the exams.
Reports indicate that these individuals demanded UGX 750,000 per set of what they claimed were the four PLE papers. According to Uganda Police, the four suspects remain in custody and will appear in court for plea-taking on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.
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Suspect
School
Location
Bakashaba Vincent
Kimongole Primary School
Isingiro
Muheki Vincent
Vision Primary School
Ibanda
Pabeku Albert
Stoneridge Primary School
Kira
Oyet Hosea
Dignatory Junior School
Rukungiri
The charges are based on Section 25 of the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) Act, CAP 259, which makes it an offense to gain unauthorized access to examination papers or related material. The law specifies that anyone found guilty of possessing or attempting to gain possession of actual or purported examination materials could face a fine of up to 20 million Ugandan shillings or imprisonment for up to five years, or both. This applies to both physical and digital examination content, covering unauthorized transmission as well.
The arrests come as PLE candidates prepare to sit their exams on Wednesday, November 6, 2024. UNEB has emphasized its commitment to maintaining the integrity of the examination process and is working with law enforcement to prevent similar incidents in the future.
According to Jennifer Kalule Musamba, the Principal Public Relations Officer of UNEB, this action aligns with UNEB’s mission to protect exam security while assessing students in a secure environment. She noted that such offenses undermine the credibility of the country’s education system and put undue pressure on students and their families.
Authorities are urging the public and educators to avoid engaging in the illegal distribution of exam materials, reinforcing that strict penalties await those who attempt to exploit students through these methods.