Students from Kyambogo University are puzzled after learning that their property was sold off to recover hostel outstanding balances by different hostel owners in Banda.
According to the University Hostels Association (UHA) Chairperson, Ssematovu Hakim, hostels like; Good shepherd, Kabbojja, Jussy, Wamala and Servite are the hostels which have already sold off students properties under the guidance of local leaders.
“The selling off of these properties was done authoritatively under the guidance of the LC1, LC5 and the Guild. Some of the valuable items you left behind have been sold off to clear your dues as you all know we charge per semester and it is noted that your periodic semester was accomplished,” Ssematovu said in a letter.
“Yes I saw the letter, as well as, landlords were breaking rooms and removing properties. But not sure whether they were to be sold,” disclosed an anonymous student.
It should be recalled that President Yoweri Museveni ordered for closure of all learning institutions in Uganda as a quick measure to curb the spread of COVID-19.
Some students left items like mattresses, suitcases, laptops, textbooks among others due to high transport fares.
