Kayunga Teachers Demand Recognition, Better Pay and Improved Working Conditions

What the report says

Teachers in Kayunga District marked World Teachers’ Day by renewing calls for better pay, improved working conditions, increased staffing and stronger school funding, according to Nile Post. The teachers said those pressures affect not only their welfare but also the quality of learning in local schools. The observance on October 5 aligned with the global theme focused on standing with teachers and protecting the profession.

Andrew Kwete, a member of the Uganda Liberal Teachers Union and chairperson of the ULITU SACCO, said the occasion should reinforce public recognition of teachers’ role in building future generations. He argued that the profession is central to education and community development, but that support for teachers has not kept pace with their responsibilities. He and other teachers called for fairer remuneration, opportunities for promotion, and policies that better reflect the demands of the job.

The Kayunga teachers also raised concerns about pay disparities, inadequate capitation grants and understaffing, saying these problems continue to undermine education outcomes. Their appeal adds to broader debates in Uganda and globally about teacher shortages, morale and the resources needed to improve the teacher-pupil ratio. Nile Post noted that education authorities have also pointed to recruitment, salary improvements and a review of funding levels as part of wider efforts to strengthen the sector.