Beyond the Numbers: Tackling Teacher Absenteeism Through Smart Support, Not Blame in 2026
By Sserunjogi Ivan In 2025, reports emerged that Namutumba District faced high teacher absenteeism and alleged recruitment of incompetent teachers. Such reports alarm the public, suggesting a collapse in teacher accountability as the 2026 academic year begins. Yet, as with many education debates in Uganda, the reality is far more







