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Africa-Press – Uganda. <\/strong><\/span>Makerere University student who lost fingers in 2022 after a teargas canister lobbed by riot police exploded in his hands during a protest at the university has graduated with a Bachelor\u2019s degree in Biomedical Sciences.<\/b><\/p>\n

Popularly known among fellow students as Sebzo, Mr Richard Ssebuganda\u2019s resilience was awarded Wednesday as he stood tall among the 12,913 graduates at the ongoing Makerere 74th graduation ceremony.<\/p>\n

Filled with excitement, Mr Ssebuganda took to his X, formerly Twitter, to laud his parents for their unwavering support.<\/p>\n

\u201cGallons of tears shielded around my heart with a thick membrane but regardless, congrats to me: wanna appreciate whoever ensured my resumption to school. Special thanks to mum and dad: there’s a lot to talk about, however, the journey ahead is huge….,\u201dhe posted.<\/p>\n

Mr Ssebuganda lost his fingers on February 5.<\/p>\n

On a fateful day, police had had running battles with Makerere University students who were protesting the institution\u2019s decision to teach students online, saying many of their colleagues could not afford it.<\/p>\n

Police used tear gas to disperse the students and one of the canisters landed on Ssebuganda\u2019s bed but did not explode.<\/p>\n

When he returned to his room after his lectures, Ssebuganda picked up the canister to throw it out through the window but it exploded in his hand.<\/p>\n

Inspired by a commitment to activism and a desire to advocate for others, Mr Ssebuganda enrolled for a second Bachelor degree at Uganda Christian University, this time in Law. He aspires to become a medical lawyer. In order to streamline policies to ensure better medical policies in the country.<\/p>\n

In an interview with this publication, Mr Ssebuganda described his academic journey as a challenging one, coupled with some disappointments, depression and pain.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere was a time I was subjected to eight surgeries at Mulago national referral hospital,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n

He has not found a coping mechanism to all these but feels that studying hard as well as activism will help him overcome his frustration and cope with his scars.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe only thing I\u2019m doing and why I\u2019m trying so much to struggle to study had is because I feel like that\u2019s the best way I can overcome everything and probably keep in activism because it gives me a sense of belonging with the people who are also suffering,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Since 2022, he has attended several counselling sessions at Makerere University Counseling Centre which he said was very helpful.<\/p>\n

He is currently pursuing a short leadership course at the American Leadership Academy.<\/p>\n

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