State House has clarified why some teachers who attended the recent patriotism training at Ntare School in Mbarara received Shs30,000 instead of the Shs300,000 transport refund promised by President Yoweri Museveni. The explanation comes after concerns and questions from teachers and the public over the difference in payments.
According to the National Secretariat for Patriotism Corps (NSPC), 1,372 teachers were initially expected to receive the full Shs300,000 refund. However, only 1,145 teachers were present at the pass-out ceremony, prompting a review of the payments.
Commissioner Hellen Seku explained that some teachers registered on the first day but left the camp to handle personal matters. Many returned only after learning about the President’s promised transport refund. “For God’s sake, this money was meant for those who regularly attended till the end,” Seku said.
As a goodwill gesture, the Secretariat paid Shs30,000, Shs50,000, Shs100,000, or Shs150,000 to teachers who left early. The amounts varied by district to ensure that no teacher was left completely without support.
Seku emphasized that the reduced payments were not meant as punishment but as recognition for those who completed the full training program. Only teachers who stayed for the entire duration qualified for the full Shs300,000 transport refund.
The Commissioner also dismissed allegations of dishonesty against NSPC staff, including herself. She stated, “Those alleging dishonesty by the NSPC staff in general, and myself in particular, are either acting out of malice or have personal grievances against the Patriotism Secretariat and should therefore be ignored.”
State House’s clarification aims to address misunderstandings and reassure teachers that the transport refunds were handled fairly. It also underscores the importance of fully attending government programs to receive the promised benefits.
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