St Peter’s Naalya, a private secondary school in Kampala, is under intense scrutiny after reports emerged that school security personnel forcibly removed three political candidates from the campus at 3 a.m. on election day. The candidates, who were staying overnight for a community outreach program, allege they were escorted out without warning, their belongings confiscated, and threatened with police involvement.
Human‑rights watchdogs have filed a complaint, citing violations of the right to peaceful assembly. The school’s administration issued a brief statement claiming the action was taken for “security reasons” after a tip about a potential breach of campus rules. An independent inquiry has been ordered by the district education board, and the incident has sparked a broader debate about the role of private institutions in political processes.