By Brian Makawa
MANAFWA
In a shocking and disturbing turn of events, a primary school teacher in Manafwa District has threatened to take his own life due to non-payment of his salary for seven consecutive months.
Wamuwaya Geoffrey a teacher of Buwesswa primary school in Manafwa District accused district officials of ignoring his pleas for intervention. “I have tried to reach out to the district education officer and other officials, but no one seems to care,” he said.
Mr Wamuwaya revealed that he got his appointment in 2023 but has been struggling to get his salary adding that he has now gone for 7 months without earning.
In a whatsapp message to HCM manafwa DLG staff group, Wamuwaya says he has missed pay for 7month and threatens to take his life on Wednesday, 22nd- Jan, 2025 at the District headquarters.
When asked about his decision to threaten suicide, the teacher said, “I feel like I have been left with no other option. I have tried everything, and no one seems to be listening, He adds.
The teacher’s plight has raised concerns about the welfare of teachers in the district, with many calling for urgent intervention by the authorities. “This is a crisis that requires immediate attention,” said a colleague of the teacher in the whatsapp group.
Nambuya Rachael, the District Education officer of Manafwa acknowledged that Wamuwaya is a teacher of Buwesswa primary school however, she referred our reporter to the Chief Administrative officer for an official comment.
Efforts to get a comment from the CAO were futile because he didn’t respond to our messages and calls.
By press time, other District officials were yet to comment on the matter, but sources indicate that an investigation into the teacher’s allegations is underway.
