Over 200 students from Kyambogo University have petitioned the High Court following the absence of their names on the forthcoming graduation list. This 17th Graduation Ceremony is set to happen on the 21st of this month.
The students who are being represented by their lawyer Bwiire Ronald claim that the university omitted their names from the graduation list.
This was done despite the fact that they had done all their exams and passed with their names pinned on the University notice board.
Lawyer Bwire asked the Court to stop the upcoming Graduation ceremony until the University sorts out the graduation list so that all students who are eligible for graduation are not left behind.
Furthermore, he said that the students should be given an opportunity to show their evidence and prove that they are due to be part of the graduation ceremony.
“My Clients’ futures will be affected especially when it comes to employment opportunities because they can not seek employment anywhere if they do not graduate,” Lawyer Bwire stated.
He adds that the students brought the matter before the University’s administration but are now seeking Court intervention since the University declined their claim.
He wants the court to stop or issue an order restraining further arrangements regarding the coming graduation until the University compiles a proper list with all names of students who are eligible to graduate on the 21st of this month included.
