Robert Kyagulanyi, famously known as Bobi Wine, the President of the National Unity Platform (NUP), has achieved a significant milestone by graduating with a Bachelor of Laws degree from Cavendish University. This achievement comes after a record seven-year journey, which began in August 2016.
Bobi Wine took to social media platform X to share his joy and gratitude. He reminisced about his first lecture at the International University of East Africa (IUEA) and expressed his heartfelt thanks to those who supported him throughout his academic pursuit.
“In August 2016, after much procrastination, I attended my first lecture in Law School at the International University of East Africa. Seven years later, I have graduated with a Bachelor of Laws Degree from @CavendishUg University,” he posted.
He attributed his success to the unwavering support of his friends and family, highlighting several individuals who played crucial roles in his journey:
- Don Sheriff: A fellow student who shared his passion for freedom and justice, providing support throughout their studies. “it’s this course that brought us together only for us to realize that we shared much more than just being law students but the passion for freedom and justice. I owe you a lot of gratitude for the assistance throughout all my years in law school,” he said.
- David L. Rubongoya: His first Constitutional Law lecturer at IUEA, who advised him to transfer to Cavendish University, ensuring a smooth path to accreditation. “from the first Constitutional Law lecture that you conducted in First Year 2016 at the IUEA, I knew that you would be a comrade. It was your idea to transfer from IUEA which at the time was not yet fully accredited to teach law, to Cavendish University which was already accredited, to avoid future problems about technicalities (as if you foresaw everything the way it has unfolded). I am glad that I listened and enrolled afresh. Thank you for standing with me throughout the course.” he remarked.
- Barbie Itungo Kyagulanyi: His wife, who persistently encouraged him, ensuring he stayed committed to completing his studies. “I am sure I wouldn’t complete this course without your, sometimes inconveniencing push. So many times I felt like giving up but you would never allow me to leave the mission incomplete. Only you know how many times I came close to giving up. Thank you for always keeping me encouraged and nourished. Now I know that with your encouragement, nothing is too hard to achieve. Thank you love❤️ ,” he praised his wife.
Bobi Wine faced several challenges along the way, including a delay in his graduation last year due to missing a few lectures in one course unit. This led to an additional semester of re-attendance, but he embraced the challenge with grace.
Despite the obstacles, including scrutiny from the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE), which investigated his academic records in detail, Bobi Wine remained determined. He noted the irony of his detractors’ efforts, which ultimately validated his qualifications.
“Recently, when news came out that I was set to graduate, the usual detractors got busy and made every effort to stop me. Some people, ostensibly working for the regime and other detractors, went as far as petitioning the National Council for Higher Education. It is after a very detailed and intense investigation that I was cleared to graduate today,” he stated.
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