The arts government teachers have vowed not to call off their demonstration despite threats from the RDC to resume work. The demonstration kicked off on the 6th of this month where over 10,000 arts teacher have laid down their tools demanding government to increase their salary enhancements country wide.

The teachers under their umbrella organization Uganda professional humanities teachers union are demanding government to increase salaries for different teacher’s salary structures.   The diploma teachers  be increased from 600,000 to 2.2 million shillings while degree holders should be increased from 800,000 to 4M.These also demand the salaries of head teachers to be increased from 2.2 million shillings to 6 million shillings.

Former general secretary of national association of teachers union James Tweheyo has asked the government to consider scaling up the salaries of arts teachers if a government program of improving the  quality of  education is to be achieved .

Tweheyo is an illustrious English language teacher who will not be remembered for just his classroom lessons but also his fight for teachers’ rights in his role as Uganda National Teachers Union (Unatu) secretary general.

During his tenure of office he spearheaded a number of industrial actions  which were aimed at  advocating for the rights of teachers. In 2011 he  tasked the micro finance support center to account for 9.7 billion shillings which the president provided as a pledge to support teachers SACCO which resulted in a country wide teachers demonstration.

His Royal Highness William Gabula Nadiope IV, the Kyabazinga of Busoga, has welcomed a delegation of American missionaries from Radford Baptist Church, reaffirming their partnership in fostering spiritual and socio-economic development across the Busoga region. The royal reception took place at the Igenge Hill Palace, marking a significant step in strengthening cultural and religious collaboration.  

Tensions are high in Kazo Central Zone 1, Nansana Municipality, as State Minister for Lands, Dr. Sam Mayanja, steps in to address a land dispute involving Kazo Mixed Primary School. The conflict pits residents and school administrators against alleged encroachers, with accusations of illegal land sales and threats to the school’s playground.  

The Public Relations Association of Uganda (PRAU) is excited to announce a webinar titled "The Effective Use of AI Tools for Modern Public Relations Practice." This virtual event, scheduled for Wednesday, May 28, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM EAT, promises to be an enlightening experience for PR professionals, marketers, and communication experts. As artificial intelligence continues to reshape the PR industry, staying updated on the latest tools and trends is no longer optional – it's essential. 

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