The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has officially dismissed rumors circulating on social media regarding the release of the 2024 Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) results. UNEB has clarified that no official date has been set and advised the public to disregard the false information.
The board’s official statement, issued on January 17, 2025, emphasized,
“Our attention has been drawn to a fake message circulating on social media that the 2024 PLE results will be released on Friday, 17th January 2025. Kindly ignore and disregard it. An official date for the release will be communicated at the right time.”
The message follows widespread rumors across various social media platforms, misleading parents, teachers, and students. UNEB has assured the public that any updates will come through its verified channels.
UNEB has urged the public to verify information through official platforms. For any inquiries, individuals are encouraged to use the following communication channels:
These channels are open to provide accurate updates and answer questions from concerned members of the public.
The Ministry of Education and Sports (MOES) has also backed UNEB’s clarification, calling for caution when consuming information from unverified sources.
A spokesperson for the ministry remarked,
“Misinformation about examination results causes unnecessary anxiety among candidates and their families. We appeal to the public to rely on official communication from UNEB and the Ministry of Education.”
In recent years, the spread of fake news through social media has posed significant challenges, particularly in education. Analysts say the trend can erode trust in official communication and lead to panic among students and parents.
Parents and teachers in West Nile have voiced their concerns about the rumors.
Mr. Patrick Anguyo, a teacher in Arua City, said, “We were all excited, thinking results were coming out today. This misinformation has disappointed many people. We hope UNEB will announce the official release date soon.”
UNEB has reiterated its commitment to transparency in the release of examination results. The board is known for maintaining strict standards in its operations, ensuring fairness and accuracy in processing results.
The public is advised to follow UNEB’s verified social media platforms and website for updates. The fake news incident serves as a reminder to critically assess information and rely on trusted sources.
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