By Shibah Nakakande .

0n August 8 , 2024 , Robert Kyagulanyi SSentamu graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Law from Cavendish University . He was among 650 students honored at the University’s 13th graduation ceremony , which took place at the new Convention center at Speak Resort Munyonyo . . Under the theme ,“ Consolidating Excellence , Innovation and Transformation .”
In 2016 Bobi Wine had enrolled at International University of East Africa (IUEA) but he was advised by David Rubongoyaa lecturer then, to transfer to Cavendish University that is fully accredited after first year .
After seven years of resilience accomplished the goal he set while at Makerere University pursing Music Dance and Drama 20 years ago to finish Law school , as he noted on his X handle .
“ Dear BarbieItungoK , I am sure I wouldn’t complete this course without your, sometimes inconveniencing push .
So many times I felt like giving up but you would never allow me to leave the mission incomplete only you know how many time I came close to giving up . Thank you for always keeping me encouraged and nourished . Now I Know that with your encouragement nothing is too hard to achieve . Thank you love .” Bobi wine wrote to his wife Barbie Itungo Kyagulanyi .
Kyagulanyi was meant to graduate last year due to missed lectures , he subjected to attending classes fully though National Council For Higher Education( NCHE) was skeptical about his eligibility to attain the degree .
He said that NCHE went to the University asked for all his requirements to confirm all his academic documents from admission forms to class attendance list , tuition payment records and course work for his graduation to be cleared .
After being confirmed among the graduates , Dr. Olive Sabiiti the acting Vice Chancellor Cavendish University then , as well affirmed his attendance in class since she lectured him Law contract .
“ I can take pride because I taught him myself before I become vice Chancellor . I was the dean of faculty of law many years ago and I used to teach law contract . He attended classes and his friends always took pride in sitting with him .” said Dr. Sabiiti .
Kyagulanyi emphasized as he noted ,“To all those that mocked my academic qualifications , you pushed me to pursue this course . Thank you and I hope you will get something new to talk about .”