Uganda's AFCON 2027 Prep, Teacher Pay Threatened by Budget Cuts
The Story
The Ministry of Education and Sports has warned that sharp budget reductions for the 2026/2027 financial year threaten key commitments in education and sports. These threatened commitments include teacher salary enhancement and preparations for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The Ministry presented this warning in its Sub-Programme Budget Framework Paper to the parliamentary committee on education on Tuesday.
Perspective
According to a report by The Independent, the Ministry of Education and Sports issued the warning while presenting its budget framework paper. The Ministry stated that the proposed budget cuts threaten key commitments in education and sports, including teacher salary enhancement and preparations for the Africa Cup of Nations.
Why This Matters
The Ministry's warning indicates that the proposed budget reductions could directly impact Uganda's ability to prepare for the Africa Cup of Nations, a major international football tournament. The cuts also threaten the commitment to enhance teacher salaries, which is a key education sector priority.
What's Next
The budget framework paper has been presented to the parliamentary committee on education for consideration.