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Kyambogo University Under Fire Over Suspension of Students Following Peaceful Protest

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Kyambogo University is under intense scrutiny following the arrest, detention, and suspension of several students who participated in a peaceful protest demanding fair tuition policies.

The students, including Guild President Benjamin Akiso, were violently arrested last week and charged with “unlawful assembly” after staging a non-violent demonstration on campus. Despite securing bail, the university moved swiftly to suspend them, effectively blocking their access to classes and examinations.

The university’s actions have sparked widespread condemnation from human rights groups, civil society, and political leaders who say the response undermines the right to peaceful protest and academic freedom.

Among the most vocal critics is Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known as Bobi Wine, the leader of the National Unity Platform (NUP). He described the university’s conduct as “shameful and repressive.”

“Instead of engaging the students in dialogue and addressing their legitimate concerns, Kyambogo University chose to punish them for exercising their constitutional rights,” Kyagulanyi said in a statement. “Suspending them and denying them a chance to sit exams is not only unjust but a blatant attack on the freedoms we must all work to protect.”

The affected students sought legal redress in the High Court but did not receive immediate relief, further deepening public concern over access to justice for young people engaging in civic action.

“This is not just about one university. It reflects a deeper national crisis where those in power fear voices of reason and dissent,” Kyagulanyi added. “We must stand in solidarity with these students and demand their reinstatement.”

The incident has reignited debate about student rights, institutional accountability, and the role of universities in democratic societies.

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