Author: The Standard Editor

he second graduating group comprised 22 students with first-class honours (12 women and 10 men), along with nine PhD recipients. Of the 568 graduates, 320 were male and 248 were female. Many began their studies while the university was closed, attending classes online.

Nakitte recounts that around 9 p.m, while she was with the custodian of Precious Hostel, they received a phone call enquiring whether they knew Murungi. It was then that they learned of the tragic crash that claimed the lives of both students.

According to a memo issued by the Guild Government of UCU Kampala Campus, Namirembe’s accident occurred near Eagles Nest Primary School. The memo confirmed that she was serving as a Justice of the Guild Tribunal.

Uganda Christian University (UCU) last weekend brought together hundreds of students, staff, alumni, and well-wishers for the 2025 edition of its annual Tuition Run, held under the theme “Hope in Every Stride”.  

By Victor Turinawe The District Governor of Rotary District 9213, Mr Geoffrey M. Kitakule, has commended Uganda Christian University (UCU) for championing community outreach and hospice initiatives, saying the programmes reflect the true spirit of service to humanity. Mr Kitakule made the remarks during the university’s annual Tuition Run, an event aimed at raising funds to support students struggling to pay their tuition. Reflecting on emotional testimonies shared at the event, Mr Kitakule said the acts of service demonstrated by the UCU community have a transformative impact. “As Rotarians, we live this every day,” he said. “We go into communities…

UCU Lady Canons’ fairytale run in the 2025 National Basketball League Playoffs came to a heartbreaking end after falling 59–52 to defending champions JKL Lady Dolphins in Game Five of the semi-finals on Wednesday, 15 October, at Lugogo Indoor Arena.

Uganda Christian University (UCU) Cardinals bounced back in emphatic fashion, thrashing King Ceasor University 6–1 in their second game of the 2025 Pepsi University Football League on Wednesday 15th October at the YES Centre in Nsambya.

UCU Lady Canons kept their championship hopes alive with a well-deserved 65-50 victory over JKL Lady Dolphins in the National Basketball League playoffs at Lugogo Indoor Arena on Friday, 10 October 2025.

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By Timothy Okurut and Bill Dan Arnold Borodi The Uganda Christian University (UCU) Electoral Commission (EC) this afternoon officially launched the 28th Guild Government Elections and Civic Education Exercise at an event held in the ICMI building. The ceremony attracted aspiring candidates, Guild officials, and members of the student community. During the launch, Karen Hapuch, an Administrative Assistant from the Office of the Director of Student Affairs, who represented the Directorate, urged participants to adhere to the guidelines issued by the Commission. She also emphasised the importance of candidates being well-informed about matters relevant to their respective constituencies. “You cannot…