Parliament is expected to discuss a motion later today on the education sector and come up with specific resolutions on the pay of teachers.
yesterday(06th.July.2022), the speaker, Anita Among tasked five legislators including the Education Committee Chairperson, John Twesigye Ntamuhiira, the Public Service Committee Chairperson, Godfrey Onzima, Erute South MP, Jonathan Odur, Shadow Minister of Education, Brenda Nabukenya, and Workers representative, Agnes Kunihira to draft and present a motion and resolutions to the house for consideration.
She issued the directive following an extensive debate on a statement delivered by the Minister of Public Service, Muruli Mukasa regarding the salary enhancement for science teachers and the industrial action by the Uganda National Teachers Union –UNATU. Anita Among Speaking…
In his statement, Muruli told parliament that there has been notable increase in the pay of Public Officers over the years and that Cabinet considered prioritizing the enhancement of scientists including science teachers in the financial year 2022/2023. Muruli said that government through the Office of the Vice President, Prime Minister, Ministries of Public Service and Education and Sports has and continues to hold a number of engagements with key stakeholders in order to resolve the issues raised by the Uganda National Teachers Union (UNATU).END.