Written By | BK Mugizi
In Bushenyi District, statistics released by UNEB show that government-aided schools registered better overall performance compared to private institutions.
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Schools across the country are celebrating following the release of the Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) results by the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB). Unlike in previous years, when private schools dominated the performance charts, this year's results indicate a shift, with government secondary schools outperforming their private counterparts in several areas.
In Bushenyi District, statistics released by UNEB show that government-aided schools registered better overall performance compared to private institutions.
Education stakeholders attribute the improvement to enhanced supervision, improved staffing, and effective implementation of the national curriculum.
Some of the students who participated in Debate Arusha last year
At Kyabugimbi Secondary School in Kyabugimbi Town Council, Bushenyi District, administrators, students, and parents are still jubilating over the impressive results.
The school recorded 34 As, 633 Bs, and 1,192 Cs — a performance widely praised within the school community.
The headteacher, Alex Musinguzi, attributed the success to the school's holistic approach to education.
“Our students have actively participated in co-curricular activities. Last year, we represented the country at the East African Debate Championships in Arusha, Tanzania.
“We are also the 2025 district athletics champions. This shows our involvement and strong commitment to sports and talent development. We thank the district leadership for recognising our efforts, especially the students who went to Arusha. They were awarded by the district,” Musinguzi said.
He explained that holistic education focuses on developing the head, the heart, and the hands, promoting academic excellence, discipline and values, as well as practical and life skills.
Among the top performers, Nagasha Treasure and Asiimire Priscillar expressed gratitude for their success.
“I thank God for helping me turn my dream into reality,” Priscillar said.
She added that teachers regularly organised discussions to help candidates understand difficult topics and improve their performance.
The students also praised the new lower secondary curriculum, saying it equips learners with practical skills for self-reliance.
“With the new curriculum, a student can complete school and start a business,” one of the candidates said. “Through entrepreneurship and agriculture subjects, we have gained business and agricultural skills that can help us become self-reliant.”
Kyabugimbi SS headteacher Alex Musinguzi
Nyikirize Edinah, the Director of Studies at Kyabugimbi Secondary School, said early completion of the syllabus played a key role in the school's strong performance.
“We ensured that the syllabus was completed on time across all subjects,” Nyikirize said.
She explained that timely coverage of the content gave learners ample opportunity to revise thoroughly, consult their teachers, and sit continuous assessments before the final examinations.
“This enabled our learners to revise in time, identify their weak areas, and improve accordingly. By the time they sat their exams, they were confident and well-prepared,” she added.
Nyikirize noted that consistent academic monitoring, regular discussions, and close supervision of both teachers and students contributed significantly to the improved results.
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