{{Teachers have urged the government to establish Mwalimu Shops across the country to facilitate them purchase some items at a low price. The call was made October 5, during the celebration of teachers’ day at GS Kacyiru II.}}
Although the Government implemented several projects to improve living conditions of Teachers, the later complain to be among Government personnel that receive low salary.
Parliament, late last year, approved the Bill establishing Military Shops to help families of serving military and Police personnel purchase certain necessities, including basic foodstuff, home appliances and scholastic materials, on duty free terms.
Teachers also said Mwalimu Shops may help them and members of their families in purchasing goods at a lower price.
Siniremera Juliette, a teacher at GS Kacyiru II, commends the effort of the Government makes in improving the livelihoods of Teachers, however, added the same source; there is a need to put in place a shop to serve them while taking into consideration their monthly salary.
“We want the Ministry of Education to think how we can get a shop where teachers can buy goods and pay at the end of the month”
Among other programs established to improve living conditions of teachers, include the saving and credit cooperative-Umwalimu Sacco and the construction of Accommodations for teachers across the country
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