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Author: The Standard Editor
The Standard Editor
This is the digital news site of the Uganda Christian University community newspaper, "The Standard". The Standard newspaper was established in May 2007 under, formerly Department, but now School of Journalism, Media & Communication.
By Timothy Okurut The Vice Chancellor of Uganda Christian University (UCU) Prof. Aaron Mushengyezi today visited the Anglican Martyrs Shrine in Namugongo to assess the ongoing development works being undertaken by the university. Accompanied by other UCU staff members who are part of the Organising Committee of the celebrations, Mushengyezi visited the newly constructed washroom facility, walkways, the main pavilion, the museum and other facilities within the premises that are being developed ahead of the celebrations. “We’re very happy about the progress being made here and I believe by mid-May, most of the works will be completed.” During his address…
By Timothy Okurut Uganda Christian University (UCU) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Vision Group as the official lead media partner in coverage of the Martyrs day celebrations. “It is right and fitting that we partner with Vision Group because UCU believes in being a center of excellence in the heart of Africa and we know in this country that Vision Group is a center of excellence in media,” the Vice Chancellor Prof. Aaron Mushengyezi said as he made his remarks. The Vision Group Chief Executive Officer(CEO) Don Wanyama was equally pleased to announce their participation in the…
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Ritah Adero struck twice, while Jane Nantongo and Harriet Muwugumya added to the tally in a ruthless first-half display. Prossy Basemera sealed the win with a fifth goal in the 70th minute.
UCU made the brighter start. Martina Anyango set the tone early in the paint, combining with Sylvia Nantongo to give the Lady Canons a narrow 20–19 lead at the end of the first quarter.
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