Arts and Humanities teachers in Uganda initiated a strike in late June 2025, protesting salary disparities compared to their science counterparts. The strike, which lasted 21 days, disrupted learning and assessments in these subjects, raising concerns among parents and students. The teachers called for equal pay, and the Leader of the Opposition in Parliament urged the government to cease intimidation against striking educators. The strike ended following a high-level meeting involving President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and Education Minister Janet Museveni at State House Entebbe, after which the teachers resumed work. Separately, in Kenya, teachers' unions signed a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) with the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) worth 33 billion Kenyan shillings, agreeing to a 29.5% salary increase to be implemented over four years. Despite this deal, some teachers expressed dissatisfaction, citing minimal pay increments as low as 36 shillings, leading to protests over the perceived inadequacy of the raise.