10 August 2026 | Nyamitanga, Mbarara

A total of 55,788 candidates across the country have today, 10th August 2026, commenced the July/August 2026 Uganda Vocational and Technical Assessment Board (UVTAB) assessments. Of these candidates, 16,831 are female candidates. The Board continues to assess and certify skills in line with its mandate under the TVET Act No. 3 of 2025.

A team from UVTAB, led by the Board’s communications team, visited Nyamitanga Technical Institute to witness the commencement of the assessments and engage candidates, assessors and the institution on the start of the assessment exercise.

During the visit, the Principal Communications Officer, Kambaho Narasi Anyijuka, briefed the media on the commencement of the July/August 2026 assessment series, emphasizing the need to observe the UVTAB assessment rules and regulations for the smooth conduct of assessment. He further emphasized that candidates should desist from any form of malpractice. “I wish to caution all candidates to desist from being involved in any form of malpractice,” Kambaho noted.

The team also toured different sections of Nyamitanga Technical Institute, where they observed several practical and real-life projects undertaken by students as part of their training.

As part of its commitment to ensuring that assessment is accessible to all candidates, UVTAB has deployed support personnel to assist candidates with special needs during the assessment period. The board registered a total of 153 candidates with special needs for the July/August 2026 assessments.

Among the candidates undertaking the assessments at Nyamitanga Technical Institute is Ainemukama Solomon, who was born with a hearing impairment. During the assessment, Solomon is being supported by Amutuhaire Vanessa, a support personnel provided by UVTAB to facilitate effective communication and ensure that he is able to participate fully in the assessment process.

Speaking to the media, Solomon shared his experience as a candidate with a hearing impairment and expressed his appreciation for the support provided to enable him to undertake the assessment.

The commencement of the July/August 2026 assessments marks another important step in UVTAB’s mandate to assess, certify and standardize skills, providing Ugandans with an opportunity to have their competencies formally recognized.

These assessments will continue at accredited assessment centres across the country until 21st August 2026.