Filbert Baguma Archives

Arts Teachers bow to gov’t pressure, suspend strike but with conditions

Kampala, Uganda: The National Teachers’ Union (UNATU) has announced the suspension of its 32-day sit-down strike by Arts teachers after holding discussions...

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Education

Over 432,000 S.4 candidates begin UCE exams as striking teachers reject supervision

Kampala, Uganda: Over 432,000 Senior Four candidates across the country have today commenced their Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) examinations despite an...

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National

P.7 candidates anxious ahead of PLE as arts teachers’ strike enters 10th day

Iganga, Uganda: With just weeks left to the kick-off of 2025 Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE), anxiety is rising among Primary Seven candidates...

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National

Empty classrooms in Iganga as Teachers’ strike enters day two

Iganga, Uganda: Learners in Iganga Municipality and across the district have been forced to stay home as the nationwide teachers’ industrial action...

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Education

Teachers declare nationwide strike over salary disparity as new term opens

Kampala, Uganda: The Uganda National Teachers’ Union (UNATU) has announced it will resume nationwide industrial action effective Monday, September 15, 2025, the...

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News

Kamuli headteachers retooled in mental health, psycho-social support

Kamuli, Uganda: The Uganda National Teachers’ Union (UNATU) has retooled headteachers in Kamuli District on mental health and psycho-social support to help...

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Big Story

UNATU wants additional year added onto primary education with classes now up to P.8

The UNATU boss added that school systems should use lower primary to identify the areas of passion for learners, such that children...

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Big Story

‘Return to work in two days or forget the job’ – Govt orders striking teachers

Govt says teachers who are not willing to work under the prevailing terms and conditions are free to withdraw their labour as...

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National

Govt agrees to meet teachers as strike paralyses learning

While addressing the media on Wednesday, Public Service minister Muruli Mukasa said Minister Janet Museveni will meet UNATU officials on Friday, June...