P.7 candidates at Ikamiro Primary School in Kitagwenda District have been found digging in a garden during class time, allegedly as punishment.
The learners were seen in school uniform at around 9 a.m. in Ikamiro Village, Rwenjaza Sub-county.Speaking to our reporter on condition of anonymity, they said teacher Emily Nuwamanya had instructed them to dig.
The learners told our reporter that their teacher, Emily Nuwamanya, had instructed them to dig as punishment for disobeying her during a lesson.
For clearance of doubt, our reporter reached out to Nuwamanya, who denied instructing the learners to dig as claimed. She, however, admitted that they were forced to dig as punishment for disobeying her during a lesson.
The school head teacher, Mbagaya Francis, said he was away when the incident happened but described the punishment as inappropriate and promised it would not happen again.
Ikamiro Village LCI Chairperson, Bitugwa Charles, has also condemned the punishment.
Kitagwenda RDC Byarugaba Isaiah Kanyamahane says he will investigate the matter and take action based on the findings.
According to UNEB, PLE examinations will begin with briefing on October 30th, 2026.