David Sigenda, the Division Education Officer, highlighted that the revenue shortfalls are severely impacting the quality of education and the living conditions of both teachers and students.
The teachers argue that they have missed salary payments ranging between two to five months and that their concerns have not been addressed despite repeated reminders to the authorities.
Godfrey Kalema, one of the child vendors, says that they do not have money for school fees and other requirements, which has forced them to remain on the street.