Private teachers have warned government on the big cabinet numbers saying it might affect performance of particularly the education sector. Cabinet has about 80 ministers and others yet to be nominated by president as per the caucus resolution to make the number 88 but according to private teachers this poses a huge threat on public spending that will affect performance of other sectors and agencies.

Coalition of Uganda private Schools Teachers Association executive director Patrick Kaboyo says all funds will be diverted to cater for the  many cabinet members as other sectors are isolated. He however says they are contented with the quality and combination of the ministry of education designated ministers for better performance.

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After a heated meeting with government, the teachers met and resolved to teach the children of this nation; this was in a meeting chaired by UNATU chairperson, Margaret Byabashaija and the secretary general, James Tweheyo.

At the same meeting, the State Minister for Finance, David Bahati confirmed to the teachers government’s commitment to honour the promise next financial year as agreed in the meeting. The Information and National Guidance Minister Jim Muhwezi re-echoed to the teachers that government is very much concerned about the teachers and the education sector and asked them to get back to class.

Government agreed to have an increment of 15% in teacher’s salary next financial year and have their money directly transferred to their SACCO among others.

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