Uganda, April 7 -- The government has announced plans to equalise salaries for Arts and Science teachers starting in the 2026/2027 financial year, in a move aimed at resolving long-standing disparities that have triggered protests within the profession.

State Minister of Finance Henry Musasizi said the decision follows a directive from President Museveni, instructing the Finance Ministry to secure funds and incorporate the enhancement into the next national budget.

"You all know how teachers have been protesting about salary disparities. This issue will be resolved starting July because we have been instructed by the President to look for the required funds and include them in the next budget," Musasizi said during a fundraising event i...