At this critical moment, my heart is heavy as I reflect on the ongoing industrial action by our public-school teachers. Across Uganda and especially here in Ndorwa East, classrooms sit empty. The once-vibrant sounds of children learning and laughing have gone silent. Our teachers, the very backbone of our education system, remain at home, frustrated, demoralized, and uncertain. Meanwhile, our children, the future of this nation, are left stranded, their education and dreams in limbo.
What makes this even more painful is the growing inequality it exposes. While public schools are shut down, private school children continue to learn. The gap between those who can afford quality education and those who cannot is growing wider by the day. This is not just an education crisis; it is a matter of social justice.
Our teachers are not asking for miracles. They are demanding fairness, dignity, and recognition. They are asking for conditions that allow them to teach effectively and live honourably. We must remember: when a teacher is motivated, a learner is empowered. But when teachers are neglected and silenced, the entire education system suffers.
What pains me most is the disturbing silence from those in positions of power. The silence of leaders who should be standing up for both teachers and learners. True leadership is not about convenience; it is about courage. It is about speaking out, especially when it is difficult to do so.
I therefore call upon the Government of Uganda, particularly the Ministries of Education and Public Service, to urgently engage in honest, constructive dialogue with our teachers. This situation demands more than temporary fixes or empty promises. We need a long-term solution that restores hope, rebuilds trust, and protects the future of our children.
As an aspiring Member of Parliament, I pledge to stand firmly with both our teachers and our learners. I believe deeply that no nation can rise above the quality of its education. Let us not allow this moment of silence to rob Uganda of an entire generation of potential.
The time to act is now. For our children. For our teachers. For the future of Uganda.
By Alexander Kyokwijuka
Aspiring Member of Parliament, Ndorwa East Constituency (2026–2031)
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