Senior Reporter
Headteachers in Bushenyi District have been urged to maintain records of teachers who frequently absent themselves from work despite receiving substantial salaries from the government. The call was made by Juliet Atuhairwe Muzoora, the new commissioner for secondary schools, during a farewell event at Flagship Hotel in Bushenyi District, where she addressed head teachers from the area.
Muzoora emphasized the importance for school administrators to document evidence of teacher absenteeism, as intervention from the ministry may be necessary at a later stage. The gathering at Flagship Hotel aimed to bid farewell to four individuals, including Saul Rwampororo, former Bushenyi District official, Juliet Atuhairwe Muzoora, former head teacher of Bweranyangi Girls’ Secondary School, Benon Twinomujuni, former Chairperson of ASSHU Ankole Region and former head teacher of Nyabubare Secondary School, and Ashaba Marion, former head teacher of Plus Two High School.
The Association of Secondary Schools Head Teachers of Uganda, represented by its chairperson Deudedite Kabigumira, who is also the head teacher of Bishop Oze High School in Bushenyi, highlighted various challenges faced by head teachers, such as inadequate infrastructure, teacher shortages, and the prolonged presence of undisciplined teachers in schools. However, Kabigumira noted some achievements, particularly in fostering unity among head teachers, which has become easier due to a shared vision.
Dan Mugyenyi, the education officer of Bushenyi Ishaka municipality, commended Bushenyi District for its consistent academic performance and excellence in areas like discipline and sports. Meanwhile, Alex Musinguzi, chairman of UNATU in Bushenyi district, encouraged head teachers to collaborate and form purpose-driven initiatives, suggesting the creation of a savings group to facilitate collective development efforts.
