The Uganda Prisons Service has registered strong performance in the latest Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) examinations, with more than 90% of candidates qualifying for admission to higher institutions of learning.
The results highlight the continued progress of prison education programmes aimed at equipping inmates with knowledge and skills to rebuild their lives after release.
According to prison authorities, the performance reflects the growing impact of rehabilitation initiatives through formal education across prison facilities.
Luzira Upper Prison Inmates’ School
At the inmates’ school located at Luzira Upper Prison, a total of 70 candidates registered for the examinations.
Out of these, 31 candidates obtained three principal passes, 15 obtained two principal passes, while 17 obtained one principal pass. Four candidates obtained subsidiary passes.
Three candidates were absent after being released from custody before the examinations.
The best-performing candidate was Mpagi Didas, who scored 19 points after obtaining a B in History, an A in Christian Religious Education (CRE), and an A in Luganda. He also obtained subsidiary passes in General Paper and ICT.
He was followed by Okot Eric Ricky, who scored 18 points with an A in History, a B in Entrepreneurship, and a B in CRE, alongside subsidiary passes in General Paper and ICT.
Kaggwa Fred emerged third with 17 points after scoring a B in History, a C in CRE, and an A in Luganda, in addition to subsidiary passes.
Another notable performer was Ocii Ivan, who scored 16 points with a B in History, a B in Entrepreneurship, and a C in Geography, plus subsidiary passes in General Paper and ICT.
Prison authorities say the results demonstrate the role of education in transforming inmates and giving them a second chance to contribute positively to society after completing their sentences.
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