Kyambogo University was thrown into turmoil this mid-morning as students took to the streets to protest a 50 percent tuition fee increase.
The protest, which saw a large number of students participate, was met with a heavy police presence.
Authorities used teargas and pepper spray to disperse the demonstrators, leading to chaos on campus and surrounding areas.
According to the university administration, the fee hike only affects first-year students enrolled in specific programs, a clarification that seemingly failed to quell the students’ dissatisfaction.
The protesting students argue that the increase is exorbitant and places an unfair financial burden on both them and their families, especially in the current economic climate.
As the academic year progresses, it remains to be seen how the university administration will address the growing concerns from the student body.
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