The Ugandan government reaffirmed its plan to raise teacher salaries in phases beginning in the 2026/27 financial year to address a nationwide teachers’ strike. The Uganda National Teachers’ Union launched the strike over low pay, poor working conditions, and unpaid allowances, disrupting classes across the country. Education Minister Janet Museveni and State Minister John Muyingo urged teachers to resume work while promising reforms, as analysts warned that the prolonged strike could harm students’ learning.

President Yoweri Museveni distributed an estimated $20 million in cash, loans, and equipment to groups across Uganda, including traders, journalists, and youth associations, between July and September 2025. The government described the disbursements as economic empowerment programs. Still, critics accused Museveni of using the funds to strengthen political support ahead of the January 2026 election, where he seeks to extend his 39-year presidency. The giveaways have drawn concerns over possible voter bribery.

The Nigerian government deployed Technical Aid Corps volunteers, including professors and lecturers, to Uganda to help strengthen education and support development goals. Technical Aid Corps Director-General Yusuf Yakub said the move aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s 4-D foreign policy, promoting soft power diplomacy. The volunteers, selected from about 10,000 applicants, will serve for two years, teaching and contributing to education and economic growth in their host countries.