NUP boss Bobi Wine has finally revealed the mystery behind his extended four-year law degree completion at Cavendish University. While the Bachelor of Laws is a four-year program, the singer’s journey took close to eight years.
In a post-graduation interview, Bobi Wine, one of the 650 graduands feted with diplomas and degrees spanning several disciplines, disclosed that several factors contributed to the delay. Notably, a succession of key events delayed his academic path.
Changes in Universities and Political Turmoil
Bobi Wine first enrolled for the law program at IUEA. However, he later had to transfer to Cavendish University following advice from David Rubongoya, the NUP Secretary General. Rubongoya told him that IUEA was not accredited for the law course. This made him stay longer than required to complete his study.
All of this was compounded by his heavy involvement in politics. Bobi Wine joined the parliamentary campaign in 2017, and later, he ran for the presidency in 2020. Representation in these political wars led to numerous arrests and government crackdowns, which became a huge distraction for his studies. He further delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
“I started this course in 2016 before I even joined politics. This is a four-year course but it took me nearly eight years. It is almost like I studied two courses,” Bobi Wine said. He also recounted the frequent arrests and lockdowns he endured during that period, as well as interruptions caused by the pandemic.
University Confirmation
It is a fact, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu is graduating. I lectured him myself when I was the dean of the Faculty of Law. He came and he attended classes, and his friends would always be happy to sit with him because he is also a musician that people love, besides being a political leader. The Vice Chancellor of Cavendish University, Dr Olive Sabiiti, confirmed that Bobi Wine had met all academic requirements to receive the degree.
Inspiration and Encouragement
Bobi Wine’s graduation is not only a personal achievement but also a testimony to the fact that in essence, all is not lost even when one is old. He encouraged Ugandans to value education and pursue it notwithstanding the age factor. “This should be a lesson to all Ugandans to know that even when you are old you can go back to school,” he advised.
His journey truly is a testament to how personal determination can take one through major obstacles, and his story really does inspire many people who encounter their difficulties in education and other areas.
