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Civil servants’ salary to delay

Reporter | July 27, 2022

By Andrew Bagala Teachers under their umbrella association, Uganda National Teachers Union (Unatu), yesterday reacted with consternation to news that payment of the July salaries for civil servants will delay. Teachers constitute majority employees on government payroll, and Mr Filbert Baguma, the Unatu secretary general, said news that public servants […]

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Officials blame poor PLE performance on drunkard teachers

Noelyn Nassuuna | July 26, 2021

By Zadock Amanyisa Officials in Buhweju District have blamed the poor performance in the 2020 Primary Leaving Examinations on drunkard teachers who often fail to effectively execute their duties. The district inspector of schools, George Sabiiti says a number of teachers in the district drink alcohol excessively which makes them […]

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UNICEF, UNATU appeals to teachers to take covid-19 jab

Noelyn Nassuuna | July 9, 2021

By Ritah Kemigisa Teachers in Uganda have been asked to actively seek and get covid-19 vaccination as new supplies of the vaccine become available. The joint appeal is made by the United Nations International Emergency Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the Uganda National Teachers’ Union (UNATU). According to Filbert Baguma, union’s […]