Teachers in Soroti City government schools walk out as Unatu strike over pay begins

Teachers in government schools in Soroti City left classrooms on the first day of third term after the Uganda National Teachers' Union (Unatu) told teachers nationwide to lay down tools from September 15, 2025, over salary disparities. According to The Observer, head teachers' offices were locked at some schools and non-teaching staff registered pupils, while parents raised concerns about learning and the safety of unsupervised children. Soroti City's education officer confirmed teachers had walked out once the strike was declared.