Author: The Standard Editor

The Uganda Christian University(UCU) 27th Guild Government has officially taken over from the 26th Guild Government in a handover ceremony that happened on 20th January, 2025 at the Principal’s hall. 

Uganda Christian University (UCU) achieved an impressive third-place finish at the 13th East Africa University Games, held from December 15th to 21st, 2024, at Maseno University in Kenya. The competition brought together 39 universities from across the region.  

Shakirah Nanvubya’s journey into basketball was anything but conventional. Growing up in Wakiso, she attended Exodus College, where basketball wasn’t immediately on her radar. In fact, there wasn’t even a proper court at her school, just hoops on an uneven playing surface. “At first, we didn’t have a court,” she recalls. “It was just hoops for both sides. I played just for fun, really.”

“When l was joining, l had bad energy from different people, claims that LDC is a difficult space, and that one should have it in their mind that you will either fail or pass. But upon my joining I had a positive mind that I’m going to pass,”

In the National Volleyball League match held at the Lugogo Indoor Arena, UCU outlasted their opponents in tightly contested opening sets and ended in straight sets with scores of 28-26, 26-24, and 25-15, respectively.

Uganda Christian University (UCU) Doves secured a hard-fought 3-0 victory over KCCA in a highly contested National Volleyball League match at Lugogo Indoor Arena on February 2, 2025.

The story follows a single mother and her two sons as they navigate life’s challenges and emotional struggles. Trevorrow’s direction brings a unique artistic touch to the storytelling, capturing both the beauty and hardships of their journey. The film’s emotional depth is further amplified by the outstanding performances of its cast, making it an unforgettable cinematic experience.

Emmanuel Edonu has been voted as the Speaker of the 35th Executive Council of the Uganda National Students Association (UNSA).

The Ministry of Health confirmed an outbreak of Sudan
Ebola Virus Disease in Uganda’s capital, Kampala. This follows laboratory confirmation from
three national reference laboratories.

For Precious, the moment her name was announced as the winner of the Best Radio Mini Feature Award was surreal. “I didn’t expect to win, even though my classmates believed in me. This award has been one of the highlights of my year and has motivated me to keep telling impactful stories,” she said.