Govt 'remembers' long-suffering arts teachers
The Ugandan government has allocated over half a trillion shillings in the 2026/2027 budget to increase the salaries of arts and vocational teachers. This decision follows years of negotiations aimed at equalizing pay between humanities and science educators to improve overall teacher welfare.
Why it matters
Addressing salary disparities is a critical step in labor relations and educational reform, directly impacting the quality of the national workforce.
Teachers in Gulu display cards protesting salary disparities in 2025. PHOTO | EMMY DANIEL OJARA
The article reports on government budget allocations and union negotiations neutrally without taking a stance on the policy's efficacy.
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