Hundreds of teachers and non-teaching staff across Uganda have received significant employment news following a fresh announcement by the Education Service Commission. The decisions cover several employment matters, including confirmation in service, redesignation, regularisation, study leave and medical retirement, bringing relief and clarity to personnel whose employment status and administrative records have been under review.
In a notice dated October 16, 2026, Acting Education Service Commission Secretary Mohammed Kaaya announced the decisions on behalf of the commission’s secretary. The announcement covers personnel serving in different schools, technical institutions and other education establishments across Uganda. According to the notice, the decisions were made in accordance with relevant constitutional provisions, including Articles 167, 168 and 172 of the 1995 Constitution.
One of the major highlights is the group of 315 graduate teachers who completed their studies in 1990. Among the names appearing in the published report are Abar Odong James, Aguma Jalameso, Akulu Viola, Amanyi N. Evelyn, Amumpaire Godfrey, Andrea Seraphine E., Angufibo Alfred, Ariokot Emelda, Anyaija Pollycap, Ashaba John, Asiki Charles, Avuni Serald, Azikuru Rose, Bagamba Beteise Chris, Bagyema Irene M.N. and Bahatt Godfrey. Their inclusion forms part of the broader employment update affecting education personnel.
The commission has also listed several education officers and assistant education officers under the confirmation category. These include Ssenku Edirisa Jamilu of Lukalu Secondary School in Butambala and Makula Hakim Kitagenda of Kibibi Secondary School. Other personnel serving at Chahi Seed Secondary School in Kisoro and employees from various secondary schools and technical institutions are also featured in the announcement. The confirmations clarify the employment status of the individuals concerned.
Meanwhile, other staff members are covered under redesignation and regularisation decisions. The notice also addresses cases involving former employees of the National College of Business Studies and individuals whose employment particulars require corrections. These matters appear under different administrative categories, including corrigenda, as the commission continues to address employment records and personnel-related issues within the education sector.
Study leave is another important area covered by the announcement, with several employees granted permission to pursue further education. Those named include Nakazibwe Aisha of Bugambi Secondary School in Sironko, Nyakoojo Usufu of Nyakasura School in Fort Portal, Omooja Jonah of Atutur Seed Secondary School in Kumi and Drati Thomas of Olio Community Polytechnic. The opportunity allows the listed employees to advance their education while following the applicable conditions attached to their approved leave.
The announcement also includes the medical retirement of Naluwooza Robinah, an assistant education officer. Her case forms part of the various personnel decisions contained in the notice, which address different employment circumstances affecting teachers and other education workers. While some decisions relate to career progression and further training, others concern administrative corrections or changes in employment status.
With approximately 500 teachers and non-teaching staff reportedly covered by the wider announcement, affected personnel are encouraged to consult the complete Education Service Commission notice to confirm whether their names appear and establish the specific decisions applicable to them. Since the published report does not reproduce every name, checking the original document remains essential. For those included, the announcement provides an important opportunity to verify their employment status and follow up with the relevant authorities on any required next steps.
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