Teachers Urged to Focus on Doubling Earnings and Improving Well-Being
Teachers have been encouraged to prioritize increasing their earnings and improving their overall well-being over mere motivation as they seek sustainable ways to enhance their livelihoods. This call was made by Bushenyi Municipal Education Officer, Dan Mugyenyi during the official handing over of funds worth UGX538 million, pledged by President Yoweri Museveni to teachers’ unions at Decon Guest House in Bushenyi Town.
Mugyenyi emphasized that issues of salary discrimination especially affecting arts teachers are demoralizing and must be addressed. He urged teachers to consider creating side income-generating projects using the funds provided by the government as seed capital which can serve as a foundation to boost their monthly earnings and financial stability.
Andrew Kwete, Chairman of the Uganda Liberal Teachers Sacco also noted that President Museveni had previously pledged support to teachers’ unions during the 2023 celebrations. Last year, the Uganda Liberal Teachers Union received 6.6 billion shillings from the government. Kwete urged beneficiary teachers to empower themselves economically highlighting that such efforts would significantly improve their living standards. He lauded President Museveni for the ongoing support to teachers’ unions.
Denis Mwebaze, Western Region Coordinator also praised President Museveni and the First Lady who is also the Minister of Education, Janet Museveni for their continued support. He noted that the disbursed funds which are being extended as loans to teachers will greatly enhance their welfare and help address some of the financial challenges faced by educators.
The event underscores the government’s commitment to supporting teachers’ welfare and encouraging economic empowerment among educators to foster a more motivated and financially stable teaching workforce.
