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Ugandan Campus of Hate: Makerere Students Declare War on Gays as Violence Erupts!
Uganda’s Makerere University Erupts in Anti-Gay Fury as Students Demand Crackdown on LGBTQ+ Community
In a shocking turn of events, Uganda’s prestigious Makerere University has become the epicentre of a disturbing wave of anti-gay violence and hate, leaving the academic community and human rights advocates reeling. The incident, which unfolded on 13 October 2025, saw two students—believed to be gay—viciously attacked by peers, prompting police intervention and gunfire to disperse the frenzied mob MambaOnline.
The chaos erupted within the university’s Mitchell Hall residence, where tensions over LGBTQ+ visibility have been simmering. According to a chilling exposé by MambaOnline, the violence was not an isolated event but part of a growing campaign by homophobic students demanding institutional condemnation of homosexuality.
Students Pen Hostile Petition to Vice-Chancellor
In a letter dated 20 October, 2025, a group of students from Mitchell Hall addressed Vice-Chancellor Professor Barnabas Nawangwe, demanding «urgent clarification” on the university’s stance regarding what they termed the «growing habit of ‘male to male relationships’ dubbed gayism». The letter, dripping with intolerance, questioned whether Makerere was «promoting this vice» or would «stand with us in these unprecedented times».
The students further declared their allegiance to «God’s plan of man to woman only type of relationships», and condemned «anything or anyone who would like to associate as gay». Their rhetoric has sparked outrage among LGBTQ+ rights groups, who say the university must take a firm stand against hate and violence.
Police Accused of Mishandling the Situation
The petition also slammed police conduct during the 13 October 2025 clash, accusing officers of firing live rounds and releasing the «suspects» identified by the mob. «Is the university being concerned by those who could fall victim to these released suspects?» the students asked, in a statement that has raised eyebrows for its inversion of victimhood.
MambaOnline.com reports that the university has yet to issue a formal response to the petition, leaving many questioning its commitment to protecting LGBTQ+ students from harassment and violence MambaOnline.
Calls for Accountability and Protection
Human rights organisations are now urging Makerere University to publicly denounce the attacks and ensure the safety of all students, regardless of sexual orientation. The silence from university leadership has only fuelled speculation about its stance on LGBTQ+ rights.
As Uganda continues to grapple with deeply entrenched homophobia, the events at Makerere University serve as a grim reminder of the dangers faced by LGBTQ+ individuals in educational institutions. Whether the university will rise to the occasion or succumb to pressure from anti-gay factions remains to be seen.