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Teachers in Namutumba District are appealing to the government for scholarships to pursue degrees.

In 2019, the government introduced a transformative teacher policy that phased out lower qualifications, mandating that all teachers, from nursery to primary levels, hold a Bachelor's degree. Teachers were given a 10-year grace period to meet this requirement, aiming for full compliance by 2030.

However, the implementation has been hampered by Covid-19, delays in necessary legislation, and the establishment of key institutions like the Teacher Council and the Uganda National Institute of Teacher Education.

Many teachers in Namutumba express support for the policy, emphasising the importance of well-qualified educators at the foundational level. However, they cite financial barriers to obtaining degrees.

Mr Wilber Isiko, a teacher, noted that many colleagues are burdened with loans and insufficient income to support their families and fund their university enrollment.

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