Uganda, April 22 -- The striking science tutors from various Primary Teachers' Colleges have set conditions that the government must fulfil before they can resume work.

Through their umbrella organization, the Uganda Professional Science Teachers Union (UPSTU), tutors have said the strike will be called off after the salaries of affected tutors are reinstated.

UPSTU's General Secretary, Mr Aron Mugaiga wrote to Ms Catherine Bitarakwate, the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Public Service on April 17, 2024, stating: "In our internal discussions, we have agreed to halt the industrial action immediately after the affected science tutors are reinstated on the science salary scale. We hope the reinstatement of members is done immediately to a...