Source: UgandaToday
As schools across Uganda prepare to reopen for the third term on September 15, 2025, National Unity Platform (NUP) president Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu continued his now customary tradition of hosting families affected by state-led violence and repression.
A Tradition of Solidarity and Support
At his residence in Magere, Kyagulanyi welcomed families of political prisoners, victims of enforced disappearances, those tortured and left incapacitated, and families mourning loved ones murdered under the current regime. The visit was a somber yet inspiring moment of solidarity, support, and encouragement.
As he has done in previous school terms, Kyagulanyi and his team offered scholastic materials and financial assistance towards school fees for the children of these affected families.
“As these children go back to school tomorrow, I encouraged them to study hard and be well behaved in order to make their surviving parents and all of us proud,” Kyagulanyi said.
Pain, Courage, and Resilience
Despite the visible trauma and grief, Kyagulanyi commended the resilience of these families—particularly the children who continue to pursue education amid personal and emotional turmoil.
“You cannot miss the pain written all over their faces and the courage to fight on in whatever small way they can until justice is served for their people,” he added.
This gesture not only eases the burden on the affected families but also serves as a reminder of the NUP’s ongoing commitment to justice, unity, and the empowerment of the next generation—many of whom have been deeply scarred by the country’s political struggles.
Continuing the Fight for Justice
The event comes at a time when the NUP continues to call for the release of political detainees and accountability for those who have disappeared or been killed. Kyagulanyi reiterated his commitment to amplifying the voices of the oppressed and called on Ugandans to stay strong and hopeful.
As the new term begins, many of these children will carry not only books and pens to school—but also the unfulfilled dreams of their missing or fallen parents.