By KGR Reporter,
Amidst the recent substantial pay raise for science teachers, there are reportedly opting for early retirement which is enticed by retirement benefits that exceed the current salaries of arts teachers.
Mercy Orikiriza, Acting District Inspector of Schools in Ntungamo, expressed concern over the current situation.
She noted that since the beginning of the year, numerous teachers and headteachers have reported issues related to the science teachers seeking early retirement.
However, she was unable to provide specific statistics on how many science teachers from her district have either been granted early retirement or submitted their resignation papers.
Orikiriza explained that the lack of detailed data at the district level is due to the fact that the retirement process for post-primary teachers is managed at the ministry level.
Peace Birungi, the Mitooma District education officer, indicated that the early retirement of science teachers is a direct result of the recent salary enhancement. Ms. Birungi speaking….
She explained that those seeking early retirement are scheming to receive a substantial payout in gratuity. Available information shows that retiring science teachers are awarded gratuity exceeding 100 million shillings and, subsequently, receive monthly pension of above 1 million shillings. END.
