Teachers disheartened as Museveni declines to raise pay

The Secretary General of the Uganda National Teachers’ Union, Filbert Baguma, described the belated World Teachers’ Day celebrations as a mix of funeral and party. He noted that the contrasting appearances of teachers at the event reflected the earnings disparity between science and humanities teachers. The mood shifted when President Museveni urged patience, promising a salary increase for all teachers once the economy improves.