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- Guild Government budget rises to Shs250 million
- UCU honours first university secretary, Rev Bukenya
- Canons edge Sommet in dramatic finish
- Lady Canons extend unbeaten run with win over KCCA
- Cardinals Face Makerere
- Lady Cardinals return to action
- Students cope with backlog from election period
- Christians and Muslims begin joint season of fasting at UCU
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.
28th Guild Government has seen an increase in its budget compared to those of previous Guild Governments’ budgets. The document that was presented by the Minister of Finance, Hon. Glenn Kanagulira during the plenary sitting held today totals Shs250 million, a 17% increase compared to the budget passed by their predecessor.
UCU has honoured the first University Secretary, Rt. Rev. Bishop Emeritus Dunstan Bukenya for his tremendous contribution towards the growth and development of the institution, and for pioneering the start of the law department.
UCU Canons sealed a narrow 66–65 victory over Sommet on Friday night at Abja Parks Naalya to pick up their second win of the National Basketball League season.
UCU Lady Canons continued their perfect start to the National Basketball League season with a 51–34 win over KCCA Leopards on Friday night at Abja Parks Naalya.
The 2025-26 Pepsi University Football League resumes this weekend, and the UCU Cardinals have strengthened their attack with two new forwards as they push for a place in the knockout phase.
FUFA Women Elite League starts on February 28, 2026, with teams from across the country set to compete for promotion and pride. Uganda Christian University Lady Cardinals will open their campaign away to Gold Star Women Football Club at Bukedea Amus Stadium at 4 pm.
UCU students are facing a backlog of academic work due to a shift in the Easter semester programme. The university experienced a three-week-long delay of the Easter Academic Semester following a government directive from the Ministry of Education and Sports for education institutions to push their opening dates to February 10th after the election period
The holy seasons of Lent and Ramadhan for Christians and Muslims, respectively, began on February 18 across the world, marking a period of fasting, spiritual growth, generosity, and communal prayer.
Ms Pamela Tumwebaze, the former DOSA of UCU, has been laid to rest at her ancestral home in Kashari, Mbarara. Tumwebaze’s body was lowered into the grave at about 5:15pm, surrounded by relatives, friends, and workmates.
UCU Canons fell 70-58 to Namuwongo Blazers in a National Basketball League game played at the Lugogo Indoor Arena on Friday, February 13.