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.

Uganda Christian University (UCU) Vice-Chancellor, Assoc. Prof. Aaron Mushengyezi alongside other University top officials has re-launched the construction of a state-of-the-art food court. The food court which will be situated within the premises of the UCU main campus was initially launched over a year ago when UCU signed a memorandum of understanding with Prime Media Network, the enterprise that will foresee the construction of the food court. 

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Kakembo Micheal, a 24-year-old Boda Boda rider based on a stage along Kayunga Road in Mukono is taking a nap on his bike in the afternoon. Clad in the trademark jacket that Boda riders in Uganda love to wear, I wonder how he can afford to keep himself so warm in such skyrocketing heat. I notice that his lips are cracked and dry. I decide to wake him up and I also realize that his eyes are red and teary. I start to imagine that he is probably sick.  However, after engaging him in a casual conversation, he admits that he last had a meal the previous evening as he was observing the spiritual discipline of fasting and prayer. 

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Charity Bongomin, made history on Saturday, April 9 when she was crowned the first-ever winner of the Miss Uganda Christian University (UCU) pageant competitions beating other 35 contestants. Out of the applicants, 11 failed to meet the prerequisites while the rest who appeared before the six (6) member panel fell below the standards exhibited leading to a clearer win for Bongomin.

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n modern times, “vintage is classy,” a very priceless and non-negotiable possession one would ever have. If you have never been to Uganda Christian University (UCU) Mukono, you just need to search in your Google browser and your eyes will be set on this 109-year-old Bishop Tucker Building that is being celebrated. 

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“Inviting a Giraffe to Tea” is a book written by Patty Huston-Holm, who is a Journalist and Communications professional, from Canal Winchester, Ohio, USA. For her love of adventure, she has travelled frequently to Africa, and specifically Uganda to help with various writing projects primarily at Uganda Christian University, Mukono.

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By Ian Asabo and Kisekka Micheal Uganda Christian University (UCU) started their defense of the Pepsi University football league by defeating Victoria University by two goals to nil. The tenth season of the Pepsi University football league officially began with defending champions UCU hosting league debutants, Victoria University in Mukono. Two goals in each half by Ssekandi Enock and Oforywroth Isaac were enough to clinch the three points for the Mukono-based side against the side from Kampala. Despite a massive turnover in the squad that won the title in 2019, the Cardinals were still able to perform at an elite…

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With the Easter semester drawing closer to an end, Uganda Christian University (UCU) Launchpad Debate Club has welcomed in new leaders picking up from the outgoing leadership of Benjamin Elaku, the outgoing president. Elaku’s government handed over to Fred Burondwa’s new leadership team.

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