By Editorial
The Uganda National Teachers’ Union has scoffed at the proposed 25 percent salary increment for teachers and the manner in which it was announced, insisting they will not call off their ongoing strike.
Mr. Filbert Baguma, the UNATU secretary general who said he was shocked that the public minister chose to announce the development at a press conference, described it as an unserious approach and accused the government of playing to the gallery instead of engaging in constructive dialogue. Mr. Filbert speaking……..
With the strike causing widespread disruption, Public Service Minister, Hon. Wilson Muruli Mukasa yesterday told the press at Uganda Media Centre that government had agreed salary increment in a phased manner making no sense for unending dialogue meetings, urged teachers to return to classrooms now that government has already put in motion arrangements to implement a 25 percent salary increase in the 2026/2027 financial year. Hon. Muruli Mukasa speaking…….
It remains unclear how far the union will push the government amid threats from officials, including the president, who has described striking teachers as a distraction to national progress. END