By Wamala Sipirian
Published: October 8, 2026
Military Police personnel assigned to provide security for the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) during the 2026 Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) examinations have been urged to uphold integrity and professionalism in the execution of their duties.
The examinations are scheduled to begin countrywide on October 12, 2026.
Maj Gen William Beinomugisha made the call while sending off the first group of 537 officers and men who have completed a three-week Examination Security Course at Buyala-Nsujjumpolwe Barracks in Mpigi District.
The personnel are among those selected to support the security and delivery of UCE examination materials to designated stations.
Beinomugisha urged the participants to keep core values including accountability, confidentiality, teamwork, innovativeness and professionalism at the centre of their work.
He said adherence to those values would help personnel provide transparent and reliable solutions to stakeholders involved in the examination process.
Military Police role in examination security
Beinomugisha said UNEB had faced significant challenges related to examination malpractice before the UPDF deployed Military Police personnel in 2017.
He said examination malpractice had undermined UNEB’s efforts to establish itself as a recognised centre for globally competitive educational assessment and certification.
According to Beinomugisha, the sensitive nature of examination security was among the reasons the Chief of Defence Forces selected the Military Police to undertake the task.
He warned that examination cheating at any level could result in students obtaining good grades without corresponding academic performance.
He described examination malpractice as harmful to national development, arguing that education is a foundation for the country’s progress.
Personnel selected based on conduct and integrity
The Commandant, who officiated at the send-off ceremony, urged the troops to follow established examination security guidelines.
He said the selection of personnel was based on factors including dependability, integrity, past conduct, commitment, discipline, rank and leadership qualities.
Beinomugisha also reminded the officers and men that violations of the established rules would attract disciplinary action.
“As Military Police, we have to keep the image of the UPDF, to support the wise decision of the leadership from the President and Commander-in-Chief of the UPDF, and Military Police as a formation by doing good and changing the narrative to fit in the required performance,” he said.
He warned that personnel who act contrary to the rules would be apprehended and charged under the UPDF Act, 2005.
He also urged the troops to maintain respectful relations with key stakeholders involved in the examination process.
“Being polite and respectful in identifying key stakeholders in the task will help you keep in the right lane and ensure a good flow of examination protocols throughout the season,” Beinomugisha said.
537 personnel assigned to examination security
Of the 537 participants who completed the training, 513 are station commanders while 24 are route commanders.
The personnel are expected to help ensure that UCE examinations and examination materials reach the designated stations without being tampered with.
The deployment comes ahead of the start of the 2026 UCE examinations on October 12.
Sources
Statements by Maj Gen William Beinomugisha; Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF); Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB); source material provided by the user.