Parliament’s Committee on Education and Sports has directed the Ministry of Education and Sports to urgently address the concerns of more than 60 former employees of the former Management Training and Advisory Centre (MTAC), who were reportedly left out during its transition to Nakawa Vocational Training College.
MTAC was dissolved under the Technical and Vocational Education and Training Act, 2025. Its functions, assets, liabilities, students, and staff were expected to be transferred to Nakawa Vocational Training College as part of reforms in the technical and vocational education and training (TVET) sector.
During a meeting with ministry officials led by the Minister of State for Sports, Peter Ogwang, the committee chairperson, James Kubeketerya, questioned why several staff members were not absorbed into the new structure. He asked the ministry to provide a clear explanation on the status of the affected employees.
Members of Parliament raised concerns after receiving complaints that some former staff were left without clear roles or redeployment following the merger.
The Commissioner for Technical and Vocational Education and Training, Loy Muhwezi, told the committee that once the merger was approved, MTAC legally ceased to exist and only Nakawa Vocational Training College is now recognized within the ministry’s structure.
However, Muhwezi’s remarks that some staff may have been recruited irregularly shortly before the merger drew criticism from legislators.
Jonam County MP Emmanuel Ongiertho blamed the ministry for weak supervision, questioning how such recruitment could have taken place without its knowledge. Kumi Municipality MP Silas Aogon also called for investigations into both the alleged irregular recruitment and any ministry officials who may have failed in their oversight roles.
Muhwezi asked for more time to prepare a detailed report on the transition process. Kashari South MP Nathan Itungo also asked for clarification on the progress of integrating staff into the new institution.
In response, Minister Ogwang urged affected staff to submit formal complaints to the ministry so that their cases can be reviewed and verified. He noted that the Permanent Secretary had not yet received official complaints from the affected individuals.
The committee emphasized the need for accountability and urged the ministry to ensure that the rights of all legitimately employed staff are protected as the education reforms are implemented.
