Police were called to Ntare School in western Uganda on Sunday after a student protest over alleged homosexual activity turned violent, leaving one student injured and causing significant property damage.
Headteacher Saul Rwamporo told reporters that the unrest began when a group of students confronted four of their peers over the accusations. Two of the accused fled the campus, while another was injured during the confrontation. School staff intervened to protect the students before the situation escalated further.
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Tensions flared again when protesters accused the head prefect of shielding other alleged participants. The disturbance grew, prompting administrators to call police. Officers dispersed the crowd and restored order, but several windows, including those in the deputy headteacher’s office and the staffroom, were smashed in the process.
Rwamporo condemned the violence, vowing disciplinary action against those involved and urging students to resolve disputes through dialogue rather than aggression.
“The safety and well-being of our students is paramount, and such acts of violence undermine the values of education and respect we aim to instill here,” he said, adding that the school is working with authorities to hold offenders accountable.
Uganda criminalises homosexuality, and issues surrounding sexual orientation remain highly sensitive. The incident highlights ongoing tensions and societal divisions over LGBTQ+ matters in the country.
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