At least seven students from secondary schools in Gulu city are missing the 2026 Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) examinations that commenced today. These students represent a fraction of the 3,554 candidates registered to take the exams in Gulu City. Education officials report that five of the absent students were registered at Charity College Gulu. The reasons cited for their absence are imprisonment and pregnancy. This situation highlights challenges impacting access to education for students in the region. The incident raises concerns about the well-being and future academic prospects of these students. Further details regarding the specific circumstances of each case were not immediately available.