09-11-2026

UgandaNile Post

Armless Kigezi High School's John Kakama Prepares to Write UACE Exams With His Feet

At a time when thousands of candidates across Uganda are preparing to sit their Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) examinations, John Kakama, a Senior Six student at Kigezi High School, is drawing attention for his determination to overcome physical challenges and pursue his academic ambitions. Born without arms, Kakama has learnt to write using his feet, a skill he has mastered throughout his time at the school since joining in Senior One. Having completed the examination briefing exercise, he is now preparing to join his fellow candidates when the UACE examinations begin on Monday.

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