In a recent assembly convened at the National Leadership Institute (NALI) in Kyankwanzi, President Museveni engaged with 413 secondary school head teachers hailing from the expansive regions of western Uganda, Mubende, and Kasanda districts where he informed them that Uganda is poor to increase the salary for teachers . The focal point of his address centered on the intricacies interlinking socio-economic transformation and the government’s ability to augment the salaries of educators.
President Museveni shed light on the financial constraints, expressing that Uganda faces challenges in boosting the remuneration of teachers due to economic limitations. The crux of his discourse resonated around the essential nexus between societal metamorphosis and the state’s capacity to secure increased resources, indispensable for raising the income levels of public servants.
Highlighting the imperative need for augmented resources, the President emphasized the role of families undergoing socio-economic transformations in creating job opportunities, fostering income generation, and thereby contributing significantly through taxes. He argued that strengthening the government’s revenue base through these societal changes would empower the state to address the appeals of arts teachers for salary increments effectively.
Delving into the 2022 decision that delineated the salaries of science and arts teachers, President Museveni staunchly defended the choice, underscoring the priority given to scientists in the workforce. He elaborated on the government’s emphasis on professions like engineering and medicine, citing their strategic importance for national development.
In a cautionary tone against sectarianism, President Museveni contended that divisions based on tribes and religion perpetuate poverty. He urged Ugandans to prioritize the nation over narrow affiliations, underscoring Uganda’s pivotal role in fostering economic growth and lifting individuals out of poverty.
Meanwhile, the First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Ms. Janet Museveni, expressed gratitude for the President’s continuous guidance in the education sector. Ms. Milly Babirye Babalanda, the Minister for Presidency, lauded the National Resistance Movement (NRM) party for its core principles, attributing them to the progress of Ugandans and the comprehensive transformation of the economy under President Museveni’s leadership.
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