Kisoro, Uganda – Arts teachers under their umbrella, the Uganda Professional Humanities Teachers’ Union (UPHTU) Kisoro Branch, have joined a nationwide protest to demand salary equality, citing disparities in pay between them and their Science counterparts.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!According to Jonathan Habumugisha, the UPHTU Chairperson in Kisoro District, the protest began on June 6, 2025, and seeks to address the longstanding issue of unequal pay for teachers with similar qualifications and responsibilities.
Habumugisha emphasized that the union is committed to advocating for the welfare of Arts teachers and is engaging the government to secure salary increments and ensure equal rights.
He called on all education stakeholders to support their protest, stressing that achieving equality in pay would boost teachers’ morale, improve learners’ performance, and enhance the reputation of teachers in their respective institutions.
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Some of the protesting teachers, including Tumukunde Moses Jack and Tumushime Andrew, expressed frustration over the salary disparities, questioning why the government pays Arts teachers less despite similar academic paths and qualifications.
They recalled President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s 2022 promise to increase salaries for all teachers in a phased manner, but lamented that no progress has been communicated since.
The teachers appealed to the President to fulfill his pledge and address their concerns, highlighting the poor state of their welfare.
They urged the government to consider their troubles and implement salary increases to reflect their qualifications and contribution to education.
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The protesting teachers are demanding equal pay for equal work, emphasizing that individuals with equal qualifications and responsibilities should receive equal compensation.
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