A man named Ronald Bwire has taken legal action against Bugema University in Luweero District, Kampala, over a controversial dress code policy that prohibits female students from wearing certain types of clothing and accessories.
The university’s notice banned female students from wearing anything deemed inappropriate, including miniskirts, sleeveless tops, open-back shirts, coloured nails, jewellery, and trousers.
According to the notice, any student who does not comply with these rules will face disciplinary action from the university’s committee. Mr. Bwire argues that this ban is an infringement on the rights of female students, including their rights to equality, dignity, and freedom of expression.
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He believes that the policy not only causes distress and discomfort but also undermines the status and rights of women in Uganda.
In his lawsuit, Mr. Bwire claims that this directive threatens the principles of constitutionalism and the rule of law in the country. He is seeking a court order to lift the ban and is also asking for compensation to cover the costs of the legal proceedings.
Through his lawyers at Mayende & Associated Advocates, Mr. Bwire aims to champion the rights of female students, advocating for their freedom to express themselves through their clothing choices.
The case has sparked a conversation about women’s rights and personal expression in educational institutions.
