By Kyamanduma Patrick,
Drivers operating from Kasese Old Taxi Park in Kasese Municipality have appealed to the Ministry of Public service to remove all striking Arts teachers from the government payroll and instead recruit willing educated youths currently unemployed and working in informal sectors.
Mr. Amos Kambere Mahips, the General Secretary of Kasese Old Taxi Park, popularly known as “Coca-Cola”, stage argued that teachers on strike continue to earn salaries despite not working a situation he believes is unfair to both taxpayers and learners. Mr. Mahips speaking…
Mr. Mahips further claimed that many of the striking Arts teachers take their children to private schools, which he said reflects a lack of confidence in the very public schools they work for.
Mr. Amos Kambere Kambunda like others, echoed their sentiments, saying that some of them are educated and capable of stepping into teaching roles if given the opportunity. Mr. Kambunda and others speaking…
However, the Kasese District Chairperson for Uganda National Teachers’ Union (UNATU), Mr. Jolly Kambere Jolly, urged the public to remain calm and support the teachers’ cause. He emphasized that the ongoing industrial action is a result of delayed government action on salary enhancement. Mr. Kambere speaking….
Mr. Kambere insisted that the strike would continue until teachers’ demands are met, urging educators to stay firm and ignore any intimidation. END