A total of 33 substitute teachers in Busoni commune, located within Kirundo province, have taken a collective stand by starting a strike from November 20, 2023. The educators claim that they have not received their incentive fees since the beginning of 2023.
In the 2024 academic year, this group of educators is voicing their discontent and, in a somewhat ominous tone, suggests that they may consider refraining from administering the first term exams, an obstacle that has riled Busoni's educational community. has created a ruckus, which has worried parents and students. Potential disruptions in ongoing academic activities.
Pending a resolution from the Department of Primary Education (DPE) in Kirundo, the Department of Education (DCE) in Busoni appeals to parents to contribute to resolving the issue.
The DCE has suggested that the contribution is 2,000 Fbu per family, with an adjusted amount of 5,000 Fbu per family for those employed by the government (state civil servants).
This financial appeal is strategically designed to build a pool of resources aimed at facilitating the timely payment of these substitute teachers, with the ideal target of providing 70,000 Burudian Francs (Fbu) to each educator.
