Teachers at Kampala Parents’ School have staged a demonstration, voicing grievances over inadequate pay and wage disparities within the institution.
The educators claim that their earnings are significantly lower than those of non-teaching staff, particularly Asian security personnel, whose salaries reportedly exceed UGX 3 million per month.
The teachers argue that their salaries fail to reflect their professional qualifications and the pivotal role they play in shaping students’ futures. According to one of the protesting teachers, some educators earn as little as UGX 500,000 monthly, which they deem insufficient to meet their basic needs.
“We dedicate ourselves to nurturing these children, yet we can barely afford to take care of our own families. It’s disheartening to see non-teaching staff earning much more than us,” lamented one teacher during the protest.
The demonstrators also called on the school management to address the alleged pay discrepancies and prioritize the welfare of teaching staff. They expressed concerns that such disparities undermine morale and could negatively impact the quality of education delivered to students.
Efforts to reach the school administration for a response were unsuccessful at the time of reporting. However, sources close to the management revealed that discussions regarding teachers’ pay have been ongoing but remain inconclusive.
The protest highlights a growing concern over wage inequality in the education sector, with teachers frequently demanding better pay and working conditions. Kampala Parents’ School, known for its academic excellence, now faces mounting pressure to resolve the dispute and restore harmony among its staff.
Stakeholders, including the Ministry of Education and labor unions, are being urged to intervene and ensure fair treatment of teachers, whose contributions remain vital to Uganda’s development.