UMSC RELEASES 2025 ISLAMIC PRIMARY LEAVING EXAMINATION RESULTS, FLAGS MALPRACTICE CONCERNS

UMSC Releases 2025 Islamic Primary Leaving Examination Results, Flags Malpractice Concerns

By Editor

Kampala

The Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC), through its Islamic Primary Leaving Examination (IPLE) Board, has officially released the 2025 IPLE results for candidates who sat the examinations in early December last year.

The results were released at a ceremony held at the UMSC headquarters courtyard, attended by hundreds of school directors, head teachers, parents, and other education stakeholders from across the country.

Presenting the examination report, the IPLE Board Chairperson, Sheikh Ali Lukyamuzi, revealed that the examinations were successfully conducted in 450 centres across 68 districts, with only minor incidents recorded.

“Overall, the exercise was conducted smoothly and peacefully, which reflects the commitment of our stakeholders despite a few challenges,” Sheikh Lukyamuzi said.

He disclosed that 7,759 candidates were registered and sat for examinations in Quran, Fiqh, Lugha, and Tarbia, under Islamic Studies. However, he noted that 19 pupils from Sumayya Junior School in Masaka failed to sit for the examinations, a matter the Board said was duly recorded.

While highlighting positive strides such as increased school registration, Sheikh Lukyamuzi raised concerns over persistent challenges including insufficient funding, examination malpractice, impersonation, and negligence by some schools.

“We continue to observe underground malpractices where some teachers attempt to bribe invigilators, as well as cases of impersonation,” he said.

“Late submission of forms and missing vital information always leads to delays in processing identification cards and certificates. We urge headteachers to ensure accuracy of learners’ names, dates, and places of birth.”

The IPLE Board Secretary, Sheikh Ismail Kazibwe, later presented and outlining the best-performing subjects, top ten male and female candidates, best-performing schools by percentage, and district-by-district performance.

He also announced that the results of four candidates were withheld pending further investigations.

The results were formally handed over to Sheikh Hafiz Muhammad Harunah Bukenya, the Second Deputy Mufti, who represented the Mufti of Uganda, Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje.

Commending the Examination Board, Sheikh Bukenya applauded the professionalism exhibited throughout the process.

“I thank the IPLE Board and all stakeholders for the commitment and care shown in managing these examinations,” he said.

“We appreciate the trust parents, school directors, and learners continue to place in this system.”

However, he expressed concern over the weak performance in the Holy Quran, urging schools to strengthen teaching methods in the subject.

“The results indicate that more effort is needed in Quran instruction. We must ensure learners gain a strong foundation in the Holy Book,” he emphasized.

Sheikh Bukenya also called upon Ugandans to maintain peace and stability ahead of the forthcoming elections.