Ugandan university bans cameras at graduation ceremony

The use of cameras, phones, and video cameras while attending a graduation ceremony has been outlawed by one of Africa's most esteemed colleges.

A five-day graduation ceremony will begin on Monday at Makerere University in Uganda's Freedom Square. Throughout the week, several graduation dates have been issued 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.

According to Prof. Patrick Mangeni, chairman of the ceremonies committee, "a complete list of prohibited products has been placed in the graduation invitation package that is delivered to the graduates and invited guests."

There will be 13,221 graduates, and each one is only permitted to invite two guests.

The ceremony will take place on Monday, and First Lady Janet Museveni—who is also the minister of basic education—is anticipated to be there.