Author: 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.

The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda and Chancellor of Uganda Christian University (UCU), Rev. Dr. Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu, made his second pastoral visit to the university on June 14, which was coincidentally the first time he was actively participating in the UCU mission week.

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He went ahead to encourage Christians to use this mission week to repent. He added that it is started in Romans 6:23, for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. Therefore, it is important to repent of sins.

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Have we all seen toddlers sitting in front of ‘Boda boda’ motorcycles, especially when being transported to school early in the morning or even being carried back home, but have we considered the consequences for our children?

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For over the past 3–4 decades, women’s movements have championed the empowerment of the girl child in the country. This has over time registered overwhelming results; many head various sectors, institutions, families and even occupy most of the crucial political offices in the country, including the vice president, H.E. Jessica Alupo, the Prime Minister, Hon. Nabbanja Robbinah, and the Speaker of Parliament, Anita Amongi, among others.

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