Five Teachers Arrested in Mityana Over Holiday Lessons

[Da Dona]

Five teachers have been arrested in Mityana District after they were found teaching students during the school holiday, in violation of government directives.

The operation was led by Mityana District Deputy Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Prossy Mwanjuzi and targeted private schools suspected of conducting lessons during the holiday.

The crackdown began at Glorius Junior School in Mityana Town, where more than 200 students were found attending classes. Authorities established that the school had brought together learners from different schools and areas for holiday lessons, involving both primary and secondary school students.

Upon arrival, Mwanjuzi ordered the students to leave their classrooms. Some teachers reportedly attempted to flee or hide, while others allegedly tried to disguise themselves as teachers.

The Deputy RDC called in additional police officers to assist in screening the students and teachers. Younger children were released and allowed to return home, while older students, particularly secondary school learners, and some teachers were taken to the police station.
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“Teaching students during the holiday is prohibited. School owners and teachers must comply with the Ministry of Education guidelines. Those who continue to defy the directive will be arrested and prosecuted,” Mwanjuzi warned.​

The operation was later extended to Bright Grammar Junior School, where Mwanjuzi also found students attending lessons. The teachers reportedly abandoned their work and fled after noticing the arrival of security officers.

Mwanjuzi warned teachers and school proprietors against conducting lessons during the holiday, saying the practice amounts to violating government regulations.
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“This is not a one-day operation. We shall continue moving across the district to ensure that schools comply with the regulations. Anyone found violating the directive will face the necessary action,” she said.​

Mityana District spokesperson Godfrey Mayengo also expressed concern over schools that continue conducting lessons secretly despite the government directive.

Mayengo warned school proprietors that repeated violations could affect their operating licences.
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“School owners should take these directives seriously. If a school is found violating the regulations, its licence could be affected,” he said.​

District authorities said the operation has since been extended to several schools across Mityana.

Mwanjuzi has also called on local leaders at sub-county and village levels to monitor schools in their areas and report institutions operating outside established regulations.

She said cooperation between local leaders, parents, schools and security agencies was essential to ensuring that educational institutions operate within the law.

District authorities have reiterated that schools found conducting lessons during the holiday could face sanctions, including possible closure.

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