Calm has been restored at Kapasa Makasa University in Chinsali District of Muchinga Province after students temporarily caused disruption at the Main Campus on Monday October 27, 2025.
Kapasa Makasa University Deputy Registrar, Lillian Mukuka says the incident which involved some students resulted in damage to property and temporal disruption of an examination.
“Some students extended the disruption outside the University premises, thereby affecting traffic flow briefly along the Great North Road,” She stated.
Ms Mukuka further said according to preliminary findings, the disturbance at the Institution arose from concerns regarding the grading system that had been approved by the University Council on the material day.
She adds that the grading system which is designed to align with International Academic Standards seeks to enhance aacademic credibility, fairness and competitiveness of the University graduates within and beyond Zambia.
The Management has made a reassurance to students, parents and the general public of Kapasa Makasa University`s commitment to fairness, transparency and accountability in all academic and administration matters.
Ms Mukuka disclosed this development in a press release made available to the media in Chinsali District.
The Deputy Registrar stressed that Management regrets the occurrence of the incident and the inconvenience caused to students, the Staff and members of the surrounding community, hence the swift implementation of the measures to restore calm, safety and protect the University property.
Ms Mukuka said that the University has since embarked on a consultative process with the Student Representatives to provide clarity on the newly introduced grading system and also to hear concerns of the students.
Ms Mukuka pointed out that Management is currently reviewing the disrupted examination schedule to ensure that affected students are accommodated appropriately without compromising academic integrity while investigations into the incident are ongoing.
She added that the University is working closely with the relevant Authorities to address the matter in a constructive manner, saying that the University remains committed to upholding a peaceful, inclusive and supportive learning environment.
