The National Unity Platform (NUP) has suspended Kyambogo University Guild President Emmanuel Andama for six weeks after he attended a closed-door meeting organised by the State House Investors Protection Unit under the Office of the President.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, NUP’s Institutions Wing said the decision followed the circulation of photos and a post on the unit’s official X account showing Andama among student leaders who participated in the engagement. The party said Andama, who was elected on the NUP ticket, violated party values by engaging with what it described as a repressive regime that undermines democratic freedoms.
“NUP officials cannot secretly engage with structures of a regime that continues to repress the people and shrink democratic space,” the statement read. Party sources also claimed internal suspicions had emerged, with unsubstantiated allegations that Andama could be collaborating with government structures.
The meeting brought together student leaders from 39 institutions, including representatives from Makerere University, MUBS, Kyambogo University, and national student bodies. Speaking after the engagement, State House official Col. Edith Nakalema said the leaders were reminded about patriotism, responsibility, and service to the country.
The suspension has sparked debate among students and political observers, with critics arguing that guild presidents represent all students regardless of political affiliation and should be free to engage with any institution on student-related matters. The decision has renewed wider discussions about the influence of political parties in student leadership as the country approaches the 2026 general elections.
