Education stakeholders in West Nile, Uganda, have called on the government to reinstate training programs for new teachers while also upgrading current educators. They warn that the discontinuation of Primary Teachers’ Colleges (PTCs) and National Teachers’ Colleges (NTCs) has led to an increasing shortage of teachers in the region, according to a statement from Prof. Epiphany Odubuker Picho, the former Chairperson of the relevant educational body.

Uganda's Electoral Commission has initiated a recruitment drive to hire over 142,000 temporary workers for the upcoming village and parish council elections scheduled for July and August. The recruitment process commenced on Monday and will continue until July 1, according to commission chairperson Justice Simon Byabakama.

All civil servants in Kenya will receive a salary increase starting in July, following an order from President William Ruto for a review of pay and allowances in the public service. Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku announced this decision during the Public Service Week celebrations at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre on June 23. The adjustments will apply to all public servants and will include major allowances in addition to basic pay.

Thousands of teachers who supervised, invigilated, and marked the 2025 national examinations are expected to receive their delayed payments following the release of funds by the Treasury, according to Soko Directory.

The Ugandan government has announced the introduction of four new courses at the Presidential Zonal Industrial Skilling Hubs to enhance practical skills among young Ugandans for employment and wealth creation. This initiative was revealed during the opening of a one-week induction training for newly appointed Finance Managers, with a warning from Minister Babalanda against financial mismanagement.

The Ugandan government is focusing on assembling a capable team to implement its development agenda under the theme "Kisanja No More Sleep." Infrastructure and environmental protection are highlighted as key priorities, with an emphasis on improving service delivery. Engineer David Luyimbazi has been suggested for a prominent position in the Ministry of Works as the government seeks proven technocrats to support these initiatives.