Uganda, May 9 -- Ignatius Koomu Kiwanuka, the LCV chairperson of Nakaseke District, caused a stir by administering Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) mock exams to 40 Primary Seven teachers at Nakaseke Technical Institute following poor PLE 2023 results from pupils. Failure could result in demotion, and there lies the problem. Contrary to Kiwanuka's attitude, I know without a doubt that nothing brings joy to a teacher more than knowing that they impact and change even if it is one person's life for the better. But because of the nature of their work, it is difficult to know whether they are doing their best.

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