Part-time lecturers at Kyambogo University, particularly those at the Soroti Study Centre, have resorted to withholding of academic results of over 500 students.
During a parliamentary session, Soroti West MP Jonathan Ebwalu revealed that frustrated lecturers have resorted to holding back student results due to outstanding wages.
MP Margaret Rwabushaija highlighted a Shs6 billion deficit in salary arrears and proposed the formation of an ad-hoc committee to investigate.
The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, tasked the Ministry of Education and Sports to update Parliament on the payment status.
In response, State Minister for Education, Joyce Moriku, assured the House that the issue was being addressed in Cabinet, following a meeting between her ministry, the university’s Vice-Chancellor, and the Ministry of Finance.
The withholding of student results has placed pressure on university administration, drawing attention from the public since students become the final victims.
As the situation unfolds, stakeholders are eagerly awaiting the resolution and way forward.
