Teachers shun sh100,000 government COVID-19 bailout

Only 11,531, out of the targeted 300,000 teachers have submitted details

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Amongi informed the MPs that a total of sh30b has been allocated to the teachers, while sh844m is to cater for taxes and withdraw charges.

By NewVision Reporter

Journalists @NewVision

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While there was a mad rush for the sh100,000 COVID-19 bailout for vulnerable Ugandans last July, the situation seems different for teachers in private schools.

Information presented to Parliament on Tuesday

Teachers shun sh100,000 government COVID-19 bailout

Only 11,531, out of the targeted 300,000 teachers have submitted details

Amongi informed the MPs that a total of sh30b has been allocated to the teachers, while sh844m is to cater for taxes and withdraw charges.

By NewVision Reporter

Journalists @NewVision

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