Uganda, April 10 -- Gvernment, through the Ministry of Education and Sports, has suspended the issuance of transfer letters for newly recruited secondary school teachers and support staff.

Dr Dennis Mugimba, the Ministry's spokesperson said the suspension is intended to avoid interfering with first term activities.

"The Ministry of Education and Sports has suspended issuance of transfer letters for the newly recruited teaching and non-teaching staff until May 6, 2024, not to interfere with end of First Term activities in affected schools," Dr Mugimba posted on his X account, (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday.

The same message was emphasized in a notice issued by the ministry's human resources department.

"This is to inform all teaching an...