What you need to know:
- In a brief post on X (formerly Twitter), UNEB expressed its deep sadness over the passing of Mr.
- Bukenya was formally appointed on January 6, 2003, after serving in an acting capacity for seven years, and he went on to lead the national examinations board for 17 years.
Mr. Bukenya, who was 90 years old, passed away at around 1:30 am on Monday morning at Rubaga Hospital, where he had been receiving treatment, according to his daughter.
Ms. Catherine Nansamba Mubiru mentioned that the burial arrangements for her father will be announced once her brother arrives from the US.
In a brief post on X (formerly Twitter), UNEB expressed its deep sadness over the passing of Mr. Bukenya. “His guidance and mentorship meant the world to most of us in UNEB,” the post read. “We will always cherish the lessons he imparted and the support he provided. His leadership was exemplary, guiding and inspiring. His legacy will continue to shine bright in our hearts and minds. May his soul rest in eternal peace.”
Bukenya became the longest-serving chief examiner after replacing David Ongom in April 1995. Ongom was dismissed following the leakage of primary and secondary examination papers that year.
Bukenya was formally appointed on January 6, 2003, after serving in an acting capacity for seven years, and he went on to lead the national examinations board for 17 years. Before this, Bukenya had worked as an accountant at UNEB and retired after reaching 60 years of age. President Museveni recalled him from retirement in 1997 to help restore the credibility of the examinations institution, and his name became synonymous with national examinations.
Mr. Bukenya retired a second time on March 31, 2016.
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