The use of cameras, phones, and video cameras while attending a graduation ceremony has been outlawed by one of Africa’s most esteemed universities.
A five-day graduation ceremony will begin on Monday at Makerere University in Uganda’s Freedom Square. Throughout the week, different graduation dates have been assigned to faculties.
The graduation square has a camera ban in place, but no explanation has been given for it. Alcohol, cigarettes, canned food, and bottled beverages are also not allowed at the ceremony.
“A detailed list of prohibited items has been inserted in the graduation invitation package that is presented to the graduands and invited guests,” the head of ceremonies committee, Prof Patrick Mangeni, said.
A total of 13,221 students are scheduled to graduate, with each allowed to invite only two guests.
First Lady Janet Museveni, who is also the minister of basic education, is expected to attend the ceremony on Monday.