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.

Seventy students have today graduated as Para Counsellors. The event happened on Saturday, March 26, at the Ruth Nkoyoyo Wellness Centre at Uganda Christian University. (UCU) The function was graced by  Rev Henry Majwala, the assistant Chaplain of UCU. 

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The first time I met Steven Kisenge he shared briefly about his passion for human rights while seated in the Uganda Christian University (UCU) Honors College office of Pamela Tumwebaze. The second time was to learn more about Steven, who was this time dressed in black and accompanied by his friend Julius Lubangangeyo, also a student in the Honors College dressed in white coat and black trouser. Both had broad welcoming smiles.

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Uganda Christian University (UCU)’s 24th guild government has held the guild annual run. This run has aimed at raising tuition for students struggling to clear their tuition. The 8km run started at the UCU main pitch through bishop stage road to Nabutti. The athletes turned to Shiro church Bugujju and then back to the UCU main gate.

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By Ian Asabo The UCU Canons defeated the Falcons 71-53 to remain perfect after three games of 2022, National Basketball league (NBL) regular season. The game was held at the UCU basketball courts for the first time this season. The Mukono-based side fully took advantage of the home court. Falcons were the early pacesetters of the game inspired by Wasswa Bbosa who took advantage of the Canons’ slow start. However, the game was interrupted for 30mins due to the heavy downpour in Mukono. The Canons dominated the game when it restarted. Quick transitions proved fruitful as the Canons were able…

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There are a lot of activities university students indulge in after they are out of the university premises. Though I am choosing to focus on only two  that they have  dubbed “ enjoyment and cool” but in my perspective I think it’s expensive as it costs their  education and health.  

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