Uganda: Kyambogo University Guild President Dismissed Over Protest

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Uganda: Kyambogo University Guild President Dismissed Over Protest

Kyambogo University has dismissed Guild President Benjamin Akiso following disciplinary proceedings that found him guilty of violating several university regulations during recent student protests.

Kyambogo University pressured to reinstate expelled guild president

Kyambogo University has come under fire after dismissing its Guild President, Benjamin Akiso, for leading student protests against tuition policies.  In a letter dated 3rd July 2025, Vice Chancellor Prof. Eli Katunguka confirmed Akiso’s expulsion, citing violations of university regulations, including breach of peace, mounting roadblocks, and insubordination. Akiso, who also serves as the National Unity Platform (NUP) Head of Institutions, had b…

Kyambogo Dismisses Students, Suspends Others Over Misconduct

Banda—Kyambogo University has dismissed and suspended several students following disciplinary actions taken by the University Council during its meeting on June 27, 2025. The decision follows recommendations from the Students’ Affairs and Welfare Committee, which reviewed cases of indiscipline, misconduct, and violations of university regulations. In a public statement released Friday, the university announced that Benjamin Akiso has been dismis…

AS LONG AS YOU SUPPORT NUP,  NO FORGIVENESS!! Kyambogo University Expels Akiso Benjamin As Guild President Over Tuition Protest

In a deeply concerning move, Kyambogo University has expelled its Guild President, Akiso Benjamin, who also serves as the National Unity Platform (NUP) Head of Institutions. His only “crime” was standing up for struggling students and leading a peaceful protest against tuition policies that many say are unfair to those from poor families. Akiso Benjamin acted as a true voice for the students. He raised concerns about high tuition fees and the p…

Kyambogo University Expels Guild President Akiso Over Misconduct

Kyambogo University has officially dismissed Guild President Benjamin Akiso for breaching the peace, mounting roadblocks, and insubordination to university authorities. In a letter signed by Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Eli Katunguka Rwakishaya on Thursday, the university cited multiple violations of student regulations. Akiso was dismissed with immediate effect for contravening Regulation 20(a) on breach of peace, Regulation 19(b) on mounting road…