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news 28 March 2026
Archbishop Stanley Ntagali Kaziimba has urged authorities to address the persistent pay disparity between science and arts teachers, emphasizing that arts educators deserve better compensation. He highlighted this issue amid ongoing concerns over educational equity in Uganda. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/-arts-teachers-deserve-better-pay-says-archbishop-kaziimba-5405950
news 28 March 2026
King Mumbere's homecoming to the Rwenzururu Kingdom has been clouded by rising tensions over cultural heritage issues. He cautioned that the kingdom might have to 'flex muscles' if its priorities are ignored. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/mumbere-s-homecoming-marred-by-tensions-over-cultural-heritage-5405890
education 28 March 2026
Uganda is experiencing a rapid loss of teachers exceeding replacement rates, resulting in unattended classes and compromised education quality, according to the Uganda National Teachers' Union (UNATU). The union blames insufficient funding, low salaries, and poor working conditions for the high attrition. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/uganda-losing-teachers-at-high-rate-unatu-5405878
Sports 28 March 2026
Italy, the four-time World Cup winners, stand just 90 minutes from qualifying for the 2026 tournament. They face Bosnia and Herzegovina in a crucial playoff clash on Tuesday. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/sports/world-cup/italy-90-minutes-away-from-world-cup-5405894
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Archbishop Stanley Ntagali Kaziimba has urged authorities to address the persistent pay disparity between science and arts teachers, emphasizing that arts educators deserve better compensation. He highlighted this issue amid ongoing concerns over educational equity in Uganda. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/-arts-teachers-deserve-better-pay-says-archbishop-kaziimba-5405950
education
Uganda is experiencing a rapid loss of teachers exceeding replacement rates, resulting in unattended classes and compromised education quality, according to the Uganda National Teachers' Union (UNATU). The union blames insufficient funding, low salaries, and poor working conditions for the high attrition. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/uganda-losing-teachers-at-high-rate-unatu-5405878
Sports
Italy, the four-time World Cup winners, stand just 90 minutes from qualifying for the 2026 tournament. They face Bosnia and Herzegovina in a crucial playoff clash on Tuesday. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/sports/world-cup/italy-90-minutes-away-from-world-cup-5405894
farming
Judith Namulindwa has transformed a small plot in Seguku, Wakiso District, into a profitable rat breeding operation supplying albino rats and guinea pigs for research, education, and pets. Starting with a modest investment in 2016, she now manages thousands of rodents and inspires her community to join the niche farming sector. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/magazines/farming/how-namulindwa-turned-rat-breeding-into-thriving-business-5405680