Arts teachers receive salary enhancement in 2026/2027 Budget (opens original article in a new tab)

The Ugandan government announced a 25% salary increase for primary and arts secondary school teachers in the 2026/27 budget, along with increased education funding and teacher recruitment plans.

• The 2026/27 budget includes a 25% salary increase for primary and arts teachers.
• Education sector funding rises to 6.66 trillion shillings, 7.82% of the national budget.
• The salary adjustment targets over 155,000 teachers and aims to reduce pay gaps with science teachers.
• The government plans to recruit 3,000 new teachers, including 1,842 science and 1,158 arts teachers.