Reacting to the damning report, the General Secretary of Uganda National Teachers Union (UNATU), Filbert Baguma said that there is need for a total change of the education system coupled with motivating teachers to change the trend. “The findings show us that we need to transform our education system and that starts with the teachers who must be supported, motivated and facilitated in order to deliver since they have the capacity to nurture and assess the life skills and values.”

Dr. John Mugo, Principal Investigator said “We cannot afford to discourage our children from asking questions. We need to encourage them to be creative and learn how to solve their day to day problems.”

The assessment presents immense learning from organizations working together. Don’t be disheartened by the percentages but look at where the children are in the journey.” Dr. Mugo, added.