Kampala, Uganda — Seventeen students at Kyambogo University have been suspended for one month over their involvement in a demonstration that disrupted normal university operations on Wednesday, April 23, 2025.
According to an official notice released by the university management on April 29, 2025, the disciplinary action is in accordance with Regulation 40 of the Kyambogo University Students’ Regulations.
The suspension takes immediate effect and will last for one month, during which the students are barred from appearing on university premises.
The notice further states that the affected students will undergo a formal disciplinary hearing before the Students’ Affairs and Welfare Committee to determine any further action or reinstatement.
List of Suspended Students
- Owor John Masanja – Bachelor of Economics and Statistics, Faculty of Social Sciences
- Mwesigwa Timothy – Bachelor of Development Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences
- Kiptoo Ian Cheywa – Bachelor of Vocational Studies in Agriculture with Education, Faculty of Agriculture
- Akiso Benjamin – Diploma in Sign Language Interpreting, Faculty of Special Needs and Rehabilitation
- Avaye Nickson – Bachelor of Science in Building Economics, School of Built Environment
- Washitwaya Joel Vincent – Bachelor of Science Technology – Chemistry, Faculty of Science
- Nansenja Winnie – Bachelor of Demography and Reproductive Health, Faculty of Social Sciences
- Moro Alfred – Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences
- Kajubi Maktum – Bachelor of Community Development and Social Justice, Faculty of Special Needs and Rehabilitation
- Murozi Abel – Bachelor of Engineering in Environmental Engineering and Management, Faculty of Engineering
- Namanya Bashajia Hillary – Bachelor of Engineering in Civil and Building Engineering, Faculty of Engineering
- Muguluma Wahab – Bachelor of Science in Textile and Clothing Technology, Faculty of Engineering
- Muganzi Asaph – Bachelor of Science in Building Economics, Faculty of Engineering
- Okello Emmanuel – Bachelor of Arts with Education, School of Education
- Kiwumulo Paul – Bachelor of Arts with Education, School of Education
- Kabuni Evalyn – Bachelor of Vocational Studies in Agriculture with Education, Faculty of Agriculture
- Kayemba Muhammed – Bachelor of Engineering in Automotive and Power Engineering, Faculty of Engineering
The university has emphasized that during the suspension period, the listed students must not access any university facility and are expected to comply fully with the directive pending the disciplinary hearing.
This suspension marks a strong stance by Kyambogo University management against disruptions to academic and institutional processes. No further comment was provided on the nature or cause of the April 23 demonstration.
