Kyambogo University has suspended 17 students—among them Guild President Benjamin Akiso—for their alleged roles in a recent protest against what they claim are unjust tuition policies.
In a statement released on April 29, the university announced the suspensions were effective immediately, citing the students’ involvement in a demonstration held on April 23 that disrupted normal campus operations.
“In accordance with Regulation 40 of the Kyambogo University Students’ Regulations, the following students have been suspended for their participation in a protest that interfered with university activities,” the statement read. It added that the suspensions would last for one month, pending a formal disciplinary hearing.
The suspended students include: Benjamin Akiso, John Owor Masanja, Timothy Mwesigwa, Ian Kiptoo Nickson Cheywa, Joel Vincent Washitwaya, Winnie Nansenja, Alfred Moro, Maktum Kajubi, Abel Murozi, Hillary Namanya Bashaija, Wahab Muguluma, Asaph Muganzi, Emmanuel Okello, Paul Kiwumulo, Evalyn Kabuni, and Muhammed Kavemba.
During the suspension period, the students are prohibited from accessing university premises.
Individual suspension letters, signed by Vice Chancellor Prof. Eli Katunguka and dated April 28, accuse the students of multiple violations of university regulations. Alleged infractions include inciting unrest, forcefully removing students from lecture halls, and burning tyres outside the campus gates in the Banda neighborhood of Kampala.
