KAMPALA- Kyambogo University Don Dr. Eron Lawrence, who allegedly defiled a 16-year-old visually impaired student, has officially been dismissed by the University’s appointment and disciplinary committee.
Dr. Eron Lawrence, a 56-year-old senior lecturer at Kyambogo University, has been remanded to Luzira prison by the Nakawa Magistrates Court on charges related to the defilement of a 16-year-old visually impaired girl and allegedly infecting her with HIV.
The incident, which occurred on October 12th last year, is believed to have taken place between Kyambogo University and Namugongo Nsawo Village. Dr. Eron had been on the run since then, prompting police to offer a 10 million shilling bounty for his arrest. He surrendered himself to the CID headquarters in Kibuli last night.
According to prosecutors, Dr. Eron, who had authority over the victim, engaged in a sexual act with her. However, due to the serious nature of the charges, he has not entered a plea, as the Chief Magistrates Court does not have jurisdiction over capital offenses. Chief Magistrate Christine Nantege advised Dr. Eron to seek bail or plead before the High Court.
Dr. Eron will remain in Luzira prison while police investigations continue. Initial findings suggest that the victim was participating in a workshop at Kyambogo University, where Dr. Eron serves as the head of the Faculty of Needs and Rehabilitation. Kyambogo University has subsequently suspended Dr. Eron from his duties.
Now while addressing Journalists at Kyambogo University, Prof. Eli Katunguka, the Vice-Chancellor, has said the appointment and disciplinary committee has resolved dismissing him after receiving the submission from the University legal team.
“He has been dismissed from the service on three accounts of acts or omissions that damage the image or status of the University, willful insubordination contrary to the regulation 10.5.2(b) (vii) of the Human resources manual 2024 as amended in 2022.” Katunguka said.
He added: “Absconding from duty contrary to regulation 10.5.2(b) (i) of the Human Resources Manual 2014 as amended in 2022. The University presented one witness, the chief Resource who was the chairperson of the investigations committee that had been appointed by the vice chancellor.” Katunguka added.
