Through his lawyers Mayende & Associated Advocates, Ronald Bwire has sued Bugema University over the newly introduced dress code laws who wants court to order the lifting of the ban and compensation with costs of the suit.
In a note dated December 12th, 2018, Bugema University issued tough laws where it stopped female students from wearing miniskirts, earrings, necklaces, bangles, sleeveless and open tops, colored nails, lipsticks, trousers and dresses that stop above the knee.
According to the suit he presented before the High Court, Bwire says the ban is a violation of female students’ right to equality, dignity, freedom of expression, conscience and culture. He adds that the university’s directive has lowered the dignity and status of women in general.
“The impugned notice is threat not only to constitutionalism and rule of law but also to Uganda’s efforts to respect, promote and uphold rights and status of women,” part of the suit reads.
The university warned last year that those who violate the directive will be subjected to the disciplinary committee and serious action will be taken. “No student should come back with the above mentioned next semester. Culprits will face university disciplinary committee for serious action,” the notice warns.
