Kayanza: Parents’ concern over teachers’ departure

At the beginning of the second term, the province of Kayanza, in north of Burundi, is facing an alarming situation. Not less than 15 teachers have not returned to work, a fact confirmed by the provincial education department.

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This situation was noted following attendance reports sent by the communal school departments to the provincial department.

“Each department reported to the communal school authority, which in turn sent us this data,” explains a manager of the provincial education department in Kayanza.

According to this source, the verification revealed that fifteen teachers had left their posts.

“After investigation, it turns out that these teachers went abroad for vacation and their relatives informed us that they will not return to work,” he said.

Consequences on the functioning of schools

The departure of these teachers complicates the management of schools, as some of their colleagues testify: “Some classes spend long hours without a teacher. In these conditions, students find themselves left alone, which causes various problems,” reports a teacher.

This situation is causing great concern among parents, who fear a deterioration in academic results at the end of the year. They are calling on provincial authorities to react quickly by recruiting new teachers to fill these absences.

An alarming trend

According to our sources, the phenomenon could worsen. Many teachers are considering leaving the country in turn.

“With our salaries so low, it is becoming difficult to provide for our families. The current economic situation is making our daily lives worse. We all dream of leaving to seek better opportunities elsewhere,” some of them reveal.

A controversial political response

Faced with these departures, the Secretary General of the ruling party, the CNDD-FDD, Révérien Ndikuriyo, called for calm. “The departure of Burundian intellectuals, including teachers, abroad should not worry anyone. The country will continue to train many other intellectuals to fill the void,” he said recently.
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Despite this statement, parents and teachers on the ground remain skeptical, fearing that the void left by these departures will compromise the quality of education in the province.

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A teacher in a crowded classroom in Burundi (SOS Médias Burundi)