As Uganda prepares to mark World Teachers’ Day 2026, the Uganda National Teachers’ Union (UNATU) and child rights organisations have called for greater investment in teachers, arguing that the country cannot expect quality education and better outcomes for children without adequately supporting the people responsible for teaching, guiding and nurturing them.

First-year education students at Kampala International University (KIU) have been urged to embrace teaching as a calling, prepare early for the realities of the profession and protect themselves from risks that can undermine their future.

The Uganda National Teachers’ Union (UNATU) has strengthened its grassroots response to teacher wellbeing by training 125 branch and sub-branch leaders from across South Western Region to recognise mental health challenges, respond to early warning signs and support teachers who may be struggling.

The Uganda National Teachers’ Union (UNATU) has called on young teachers to take a more active role in the Union, saying its future strength will depend on members who understand their rights, responsibilities and the changing policies shaping the teaching profession.

The Uganda National Teachers’ Union (UNATU) engaged regional stakeholders in Masaka on Human Capital Management (HCM), membership coding and subscription remittances, with a focus on ensuring that teachers benefit fully from Union representation under the new salary structure.

Head teachers from Masindi Municipality and Masindi Main have been urged to strengthen school performance management, improve record keeping and lead their institutions with greater accountability.

Head teachers in Hoima City have been told that strong school performance depends not only on targets and reports, but also on mental wellbeing, professional discipline and systems that continue working beyond one individual.