Uganda

In Uganda, a Substantial Teacher Pay Raise Isn’t Good News for Everyone – Newsad

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In Uganda, a Substantial Teacher Pay Raise Isn’t Good News for Everyone – Newsad

KAMPALA, UGANDA — Avis Natukunda would still be in private school if it weren’t for a lack of teachers. The aspiring economist needed to pass her exams to be able to go to university, but when she sought out her teachers, particularly her math teacher, to go over materials she didn’t understand, they were nowhere … Read more

Charcoal Ban Drives Up Prices in Uganda, Putting Small Businesses in a Bind – Newsad

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Charcoal Ban Drives Up Prices in Uganda, Putting Small Businesses in a Bind – Newsad

KAMPALA, UGANDA — Gertrude Arineitwe spreads out her green polythene bag at the charcoal shelter. The charcoal seller, a woman from whom Arineitwe has bought charcoal for the past four years and who has become a friend, empties a spadeful of charcoal into the bag. Black dust wafts in the air. Soot-colored pieces fall into … Read more