In a recent address, President Museveni acknowledged the financial limitations faced by Uganda, which pose significant challenges in raising salaries for teachers.
These remarks were made while while passing out 413 secondary school headteachers from western Uganda , Mubende and Kasanda districts at the national leadership Institute in Kyakwanzi upon completing ideological orientation training over the weekend.
During his address, President Museveni expressed his deep appreciation for the valuable contributions made by teachers to the nation’s development.
Recognizing their pivotal role in shaping Uganda’s future, he underlined the government’s commitment to improving the education sector and ensuring better working conditions for educators.
However, the president also emphasized the harsh economic conditions that Uganda currently faces. He highlighted the key factors that have constrained the government’s ability to raise teachers’ salaries, including limited financial resources and competing budgetary demands in various sectors.
These challenges, President Museveni explained, have compelled the government to make difficult decisions and exercise fiscal prudence to maintain stability and sustain essential services.
President Museveni underscored the government’s multifaceted approach to addressing the issue. He emphasized the importance of investing in education infrastructure, providing training and professional development opportunities for teachers, and enhancing their overall welfare beyond salary increments.
The president highlighted ongoing efforts to improve access to quality education, reduce teacher-student ratios, and introduce innovative teaching methodologies.
Furthermore, President Museveni reiterated the government’s commitment to exploring long-term strategies to enhance the economic prospects of the country.
By fostering an environment conducive to investment, promoting entrepreneurship, and strengthening key sectors of the economy, Uganda aims to generate sustainable growth and increase its revenue base. These measures, he suggested, would create more favorable conditions for raising teachers’ salaries in the future.
President Museveni’s recent statement acknowledged the economic constraints faced by Uganda, which have hindered the government’s ability to increase teachers’ salaries.
However, he highlighted the government’s ongoing efforts to improve the education sector and its commitment to exploring long-term strategies for economic growth, which would pave the way for salary increments in the future.
