Government Arts teachers, under the Uganda Professional Humanities Teachers’ Union (UPHTU), have given the government 60 days to consider their demand for a salary increment in the upcoming 2025/26 Financial Year Budget, or they will lay down their tools.

The union led by UPHTU Secretary Francis Mutesasira Kyabwe, expressed disappointment after a recent meeting with public service officials where no discussion on a salary increase for Arts teachers took place.

Mutesasira, speaking at a press conference at Makerere, criticized the government for giving science teachers a fair salary increment while leaving Arts teachers behind.

He appealed to Parliament to consider their plea during the ongoing budgeting process.

Currently, Arts teachers with degrees earn Shs1,080,000 per month, while diploma holders in secondary schools receive Shs795,000.

In comparison, primary school teachers earn Shs 500,000, with head teachers earning Shs700,000, which Mutesasira argued is an unfair disparity, especially as Arts teachers often share similar or heavier workloads than their science counterparts.

Mutesasira called for an adjustment, requesting a monthly salary of Shs2.8 million for Arts degree holders and Shs1.6 million for diploma holders.

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