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Key Facts: UCE Kiswahili Exam
336
Official UNEB subject code for UCE Kiswahili
UNEB
20% / 80%
Weighting: school continuous assessment / summative national examination
NCDC / UNEB
2 hours each
Time allocated for Paper 1 (336/1) and Paper 2 (336/2)
UNEB UCE timetable
UGX 164,000
2026 normal UCE registration fee for privately sponsored candidates
UNEB 2026 registration guidance
Grade D
Minimum basic passing grade under the competency-based curriculum
Uganda Ministry of Education and Sports
UCE Kiswahili (Subject 336) is assessed by UNEB at the end of Senior Four across two written papers. Final subject grades combine 80% national examination with 20% school continuous assessment. OpenExamPrep provides 100 independent MCQ study questions across six core curriculum areas.
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1Which verb correctly agrees with the singular A-WA noun in this sentence? Mtoto huyu __________ vizuri sana darasani.
2Which demonstrative of proximity (kivumishi kionyeshi cha karibu) agrees with 'vitabu' in the KI-VI noun class?
3Complete the sentence with the verb that agrees with the singular LI-YA noun: Gari la mwalimu mkuu __________ jana jioni.
4Which form of the adjective stem '-dogo' agrees with plural 'meza' in the I-ZI noun class?
5What is the correct plural form of 'Mti mrefu umeanguka'?
6Which first-person singular possessive adjective (kivumishi kimilikishi) agrees with 'mwalimu'?
7Which noun class contains infinitive verbal nouns (vitenzi-jina) such as 'kusoma'?
8Complete this sentence about a specific place using PA-class agreement: Mahali hapa __________ wageni wengi kila siku.
9Mass nouns such as 'maji' and 'maziwa' take LI-YA plural agreement. Which sentence shows the correct grammatical agreement?
10What is the correct plural form of 'Ufunguo huu umepotea'?
About the UCE Kiswahili Exam
The Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) Kiswahili examination (Subject Code 336) is administered by the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) at the end of Senior Four under the competency-based New Lower Secondary Curriculum. The examination assesses communicative competence, grammar and sentence mechanics, noun class agreement, verb derivation, vocabulary, proverbs and idioms, reading comprehension, and literary analysis. The final subject grade integrates 80% national summative examination with 20% school-based continuous assessment. This independent practice bank provides 100 original MCQ study questions with thorough explanations for every option.
Exam sponsor: Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
Subject 336 has two 2-hour written papers: Paper 1 (Insha na Ufupisho: composition and summary) and Paper 2 (Ufahamu na Uchambuzi wa Fasihi: comprehension and literary analysis), as shown in UNEB's published sample. Subject grades combine 80% national examination and 20% school-based continuous assessment.
Time Limit
2 hours for Paper 1 (336/1) and 2 hours for Paper 2 (336/2).
Passing Score
Under Uganda's New Lower Secondary Curriculum (NLSC), achievement is reported across Grades A through E; Grade D (Basic) represents the minimum passing competency level.
Exam / Certification Fees
UCE 2026 normal registration is UGX 164,000 for privately sponsored candidates, plus UGX 15,000 for private candidates where applicable. Government covers qualifying USE-sponsored candidates. These are UCE registration fees, not Kiswahili-only charges.
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Noun Classes and Grammatical Agreement (Ngeli za Nomino na Upatanisho)
Noun classification across standard noun classes (A-WA, KI-VI, LI-YA, U-I, I-ZI, U-ZI, PA-KU-MU, and KU), adjectival concord, demonstratives, possessive prefixes, and subject/object verbal prefixes.
Verb Morphology, Derivation, and Tenses (Mnyambuliko na Nyakati)
Verbal extensions (kutendwa, kutendea, kutendesha, kutendana, kutendeka, kutendua), tense and aspect markers (-na-, -li-, -ta-, -me-, -ki-, -ka-, -hu-), conditionals (-nge-, -ngali-), and negation patterns.
Parts of Speech, Sentence Syntax, and Punctuation (Aina za Maneno na Muundo)
Classification of words (nouns, pronouns, adjectives, verbs, adverbs, prepositions, conjunctions, interjections), sentence types, word order, subject-verb-object syntax, and correct punctuation usage.
Vocabulary, Word Distinction, and Communication (Msamiati na Vitate)
Thematic vocabulary (health, environment, education, trade, governance), confusing words and minimal pairs (vitate), synonyms (visawe), antonyms (kinyume), and situational social communication.
Proverbs, Idioms, and Figurative Language (Methali, Nahau na Misemo)
Meaning and application of canonical Swahili proverbs (methali), idiomatic expressions (nahau), common sayings (misemo), and figurative language in everyday life and ethical situations.
Reading Comprehension and Literary Foundations (Ufahamu na Fasihi)
Passage interpretation, identifying main ideas and inferences, summary principles (ufupisho), genres of oral literature (fasihi simulizi), and elements of written literature (fasihi andishi).
Preparing for the UCE Kiswahili Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Under Uganda's New Lower Secondary Curriculum (NLSC), achievement is reported across Grades A through E; Grade D (Basic) represents the minimum passing competency level.
- Assessment: Subject 336 has two 2-hour written papers: Paper 1 (Insha na Ufupisho: composition and summary) and Paper 2 (Ufahamu na Uchambuzi wa Fasihi: comprehension and literary analysis), as shown in UNEB's published sample. Subject grades combine 80% national examination and 20% school-based continuous assessment.
- Time limit: 2 hours for Paper 1 (336/1) and 2 hours for Paper 2 (336/2).
- Exam / certification fees: UCE 2026 normal registration is UGX 164,000 for privately sponsored candidates, plus UGX 15,000 for private candidates where applicable. Government covers qualifying USE-sponsored candidates. These are UCE registration fees, not Kiswahili-only charges. Official sources
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the official subject code and structure for UCE Kiswahili in Uganda?
Subject 336 has two 2-hour written papers. UNEB's published sample labels them Paper 1 (Insha na Ufupisho: composition and summary) and Paper 2 (Ufahamu na Uchambuzi wa Fasihi: comprehension and literary analysis). Subject results combine 80% national examination and 20% school-based continuous assessment.
How are grades awarded for UCE Kiswahili under the New Lower Secondary Curriculum?
Candidate performance is reported on a scale of Grade A (Exceptional) down to Grade E (Elementary). Grade D (Basic) represents the threshold for basic competency. A passing grade in at least one subject alongside required continuous assessments and project scores is necessary for UCE certification.
What registration fees apply to UCE Kiswahili candidates?
The normal 2026 UNEB registration fee is UGX 164,000 for privately sponsored candidates, plus UGX 15,000 for private candidates where applicable. The Government of Uganda covers registration fees for candidates sponsored under Universal Secondary Education (USE).
Does this practice question bank replace official written compositions or literature papers?
No. These 100 independent English-language MCQs support concept revision, grammar, vocabulary and proverb study. They are not an official translation or format simulation, and do not replace written compositions, summaries, literary responses, speaking and listening practice, or required school assessment and project work.