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Ten of Fred Ssegawa's children may never go back to school again. Locked out of formal education since March 2020 by Uganda's strict coronavirus containment measures, they have been caught ...
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By Najib N. Ssekikubo I read with disbelief, that shs 11billion teachers' Sacco money, had been embezzled. I was struck by the reality, considering the fact that a number of teachers committed suicide and majority are struggling, due to unpleasant effects of the closure of schools. This development (the theft), coincided with information regarding the reopening of educational institutions, particularly for finalists in a week's time from now. This was later, however, denied by the Ministry of Education further plunging the sector into confusion. Schools were closed in March this year, to curb the spread of Covid-19, owing to their high concentration. Teachers and learners have since then, been patiently waiting for the resumption of business. Government had previously planned to reopen schools in May, an arrangement that was never realised. The education sector is one of those that have been greatly affected by the pandemic. This therefore requires committed interventions by all stakeholders. The government being the major stakeholder. I believe the education ministry just naming a date for the reopening of schools, and outlining standard operating procedures may not yield the desired outcome. A report published in August, by BESO Foundation, a local rural-based education NGO, indicated that 53% of private schools are unable to resume business. In addition, the report also indicated that 68% of private schools cannot adhere to the standard operating procedures (SOPs). The report reflects earlier fear, expressed by the National Planning Authority (NPA), that over 4,300 private institutions risked closing, as a result of the schools shutdown. Their closure is estimated to cost approximately two million learners. NPA also indicated that 64.6% of parents may struggle or even fail to raise fees after the reopening of schools. I believe a big majority of teachers in private institutions at all levels, have either received half or no payment throughout the lockdown. It is not surprising since the institutions' major source of income is school fees. There's no way schools would continue paying staff without earning. Teachers have thus ventured in numerous projects for a living. ...
The Ministry of Education has directed all directors and heads of education institutions to pay teachers and staff their full salaries during the lockdown period. The directive comes at a ...
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