By Claire Amanya Rukundo-Kakeeto & Frank Rovin Wadidi Two weeks ago, Ugandan schools finally reopened their classrooms for learners after two years of closure because of the Covid-19 pandemic. It was a world breaking record that was broadcast on almost every news channel worldwide. According to the Education Abstract—2017, at least 10,246 of these are privately owned businesses and responsible for the direct employment and livelihood of at least 116,390 teaching professionals. With the only income from the termly school fees completely gone during the unexpected closure, it has obviously not been possible for these privately-owned schools to meet their…
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