KISORO, UGANDA – The Kisoro District People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) Party Mobilizer, Gordon Semahore, has praised President Yoweri Museveni’s long-standing leadership, crediting it with driving significant progress in the Kigezi Sub-region.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Speaking to the media after witnessing Museveni’s official nomination on Tuesday, September 23rd, 2024, Semahore highlighted improvements in the country’s security and overall infrastructure.
He cited the construction of better roads and the expansion of Kisoro Hospital with new wards as clear indicators of the government’s commitment to the area.
Shifting focus to education, the mobilizer underscored parents’ frustration and advocated for higher teacher salaries to improve education quality, linking teacher absenteeism directly to poor remuneration.
“Our teachers are the pillars of our future, but how can they build a strong nation when they are struggling to build their own homes? Many are not going to school to teach our children because they are demoralized. A better salary is not just a benefit for them; it is an investment in our children and the future of Uganda,” Semahore said.
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Several residents echoed the appreciation for peace and security, which they said has allowed them to pursue businesses and trade freely, leading to improved living conditions.
However, they also called on the government to address the low salaries for arts teachers in government schools, arguing that the issue has created a two-tiered system that disadvantages children from low-income households.
“We are grateful for peace, but good teachers are leaving because the pay is too small. If our children cannot get a good education, what is their future? We ask the President to help our arts teachers so our children can have a chance to succeed,” one resident stated.
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The government’s position, as stated repeatedly by the President, is not to open negotiations for a salary increase for the striking arts teachers, with fiscal constraints cited as the primary obstacle.
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