UACE RESULTS: Girls struggle in science subjects but still outperform boys

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Female candidates have outperformed their male counterparts in the 2025 Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) examinations, posting stronger grades in several subjects and recording lower overall failure rates. Prof. Celestino Obua, the Chairperson of the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB), praised the performance of female candidates, noting that … The post UACE RESULTS: Girls struggle in science subjects but still outperform boys appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.


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