By Our Reporter
NATIONAL
Kyambogo University has dismissed its Guild President for leading a violent demonstration against the institution’s policy of charging extra fees on late registration.
In a letter dated, 3rd July, 2025, the University says the decision to dismiss Akiso Benjamin was arrived at on 27th June, 2025 during the 111th meeting of the University Council after receiving a report from the University’s Students’ Affairs and Welfare Committee that recommended his dismissal.
Akiso was found guilty of breach of peace, mounting roadblocks and insubordination to the University authority contrary to the University’s Regulations 2003 as amended in 2016.
“The University Council agreed with the Students’ Affairs and Welfare Committee recommendation and dismissed you from the University as provided for under Regulations 41 of Kyambogo University Students’ Regulations 2003 as amended in 2016,” reads the letter written by the Vice Chancellor.
The University had in April, 2025 suspended Akiso and 16 other students for participating in a demonstration on Wednesday, 23rd April, 2025.
The Students were protesting the Shs50,000 surcharge for late registration.
Akiso Benjamin pursuing Diploma in Sign Language Interpretation (Guild President) is the only one among the 17 to be dismissed.
