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 pressure placed on students who come from humble backgrounds. Instead of addressing these issues, the university chose to silence him. The decision to expel him has shocked many, with critics saying it reflects a growing culture of intolerance in public institutions across Uganda.

This is not just about one student being punished. It’s about the growing fear that anyone who speaks out — even peacefully — will be targeted. More and more, it seems like universities and other institutions are being used to suppress freedom of expression and protect the interests of the powerful.

President Museveni’s government has often been accused of using its influence to control public institutions, and this latest action by Kyambogo University fits into that worrying pattern. Rather than engaging in dialogue with students, the university has chosen to punish their leader, hoping to send a message to others who may want to protest.

But what they didn’t count on is the courage of people like Akiso Benjamin. Even in the face of expulsion, he remains strong and proud of what he stood for — justice, fairness, and equal access to education. His bravery has won him the respect of many students and citizens who see him as a hero, not a troublemaker.

Supporters of Akiso are now exploring legal options to challenge the expulsion. They believe he deserves to finish his education and continue serving the student body. His case has become a symbol of the wider struggle for freedom and justice in Uganda.

History will remember Akiso not for being expelled, but for standing up when it mattered most. He chose to speak for the voiceless, to challenge injustice, and to fight for a better future for students across the country. And for that, he deserves our respect and support.