Chaos Erupts at Ntare School as Students Riot Over Alleged Homosexuality

A violent student-led protest erupted early Sunday morning at Ntare School, a prominent boys’ school in southwestern Uganda, after a group of students launched an aggressive attack against four of their peers accused of engaging in homosexual acts.

According to the school’s headteacher, Mr. Saul Rwamporo, the situation quickly spiraled out of control as tensions among the student body boiled over. “Two of the targeted students managed to escape the mob,” Rwamporo confirmed, adding that the school administration had to act swiftly to prevent further harm.

Head Prefect Targeted Amid Accusations of a Cover-Up

As the mob failed to reach all their intended targets, their fury turned toward the student leadership. The head prefect became the next focus of their anger, with students accusing him of deliberately concealing the identities of other alleged homosexual students.

In the midst of the chaos, one of the students who initially escaped the mob sustained injuries and was rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment. The remaining two students were rescued by school authorities before the situation could escalate further.

Police Called In as Students Wreck School Property

With tensions running high and violence spreading throughout the school premises, law enforcement was called in to restore order. The responding officers managed to bring the situation under control, but not before considerable damage had been done.

Several school facilities suffered significant vandalism. Windows of multiple buildings, including the staffroom and the office of the deputy headteacher in charge of discipline, were shattered during the riot. The scale of destruction underscored the intensity of student anger and the breakdown of discipline that marked the incident.

Persistent Challenges with Homosexuality Allegations

Mr. Rwamporo acknowledged that this was not an isolated case. “We have been dealing with cases of homosexuality since 2023,” he noted. “Unfortunately, the problem seems to be escalating.”

The headteacher did not offer further details on what measures the school had taken in previous cases or how it plans to address the growing unrest linked to the issue. However, his remarks indicate an ongoing struggle to manage not only the accusations themselves but also the severe reactions they provoke among the student body.

A Troubled History of Violence Over Similar Allegations

The events of this weekend are a troubling echo of past unrest at Ntare School. In August 2015, the institution faced a strikingly similar crisis when two male students were reportedly caught in a compromising situation by their peers, sparking a violent overnight strike.

At the time, students expressed outrage over what they perceived as the administration’s attempts to cover up the incident. Their protest escalated quickly and ultimately required police intervention. In the aftermath, the administration made the controversial decision to suspend the entire student body, sparing only the senior students preparing for their final exams.

A Call for Long-Term Solutions

As Ntare School once again finds itself at the center of national attention, questions remain about how the institution—and the broader education system—can handle sensitive issues like sexuality without resorting to violence or secrecy.

Sunday’s riot highlights the urgent need for structured dialogue, clear policies, and possibly external support to foster a safer and more inclusive school environment, where such incidents can be addressed calmly and with respect for all students involved.