Author: The Standard Editor

The games continue with the aim of producing two finalists to give fans and supporters a repeat of last edition’s final between the School of Law and the Faculty of Agriculture.

Lady Canons secured a 61–50 victory over Pearl Queens in a National Basketball League fixture played at Lugogo Indoor Arena, while UCU Canons were awarded 20 points and a win after Kampala Rockets failed to turn up for their scheduled game

Simon Arike, the captain of the School of Social Sciences, netted a hat-trick, taking his goal tally to four goals in two matches. Robinson Obwana, Titus Musinguzi and Diego Mugambwa, the only representative from the School of Journalism, Media and Communication, also registered their names on the scoresheet.

Guild President Elomaboni Abraham, however, cautioned against treating the document as final, saying it has not yet been approved.

According to the statement, the decision was reached after consultations with the Ministry of Health and other relevant authorities, who advised against large public gatherings during the current health threat of Ebola.

Uganda Christian University basketball teams managed a successful weekend, with back-to-back wins as UCU Canons bounced back from two consecutive defeats against KCCA Panthers and City Oilers with a strong second-half display to defeat Sommet 67–55 in a National Basketball League fixture played on 15 May 2026 at Lugogo Indoor Arena.

UCU Lady Canons delivered a dominant performance to defeat fellow university side KIU Rangers 79–27 in a National Basketball League fixture held at Rezlife Lubowa.

Canons remained composed late in regulation and looked on course for victory before Fayed Bbaale stepped up for the Oilers. With seconds left on the clock, he calmly knocked down three free throws to tie the game and force overtime.

Both the Main Campus and Kampala Campus of Uganda Christian University have been abuzz with bazaars, with vendors displaying different items for students and others to buy. The bazaar at the main campus is being held at the Guild Square and, unlike previous times, will run longer, for a period of three weeks.

By Timothy Okurut  The Vice Chancellor of Uganda Christian University (UCU) Prof. Aaron Mushengyezi today visited the Anglican Martyrs Shrine in Namugongo to assess the ongoing development works being undertaken by the university. Accompanied by other UCU staff members who are part of the Organising Committee of the celebrations, Mushengyezi visited the newly constructed washroom facility, walkways, the main pavilion, the museum and other facilities within the premises that are being developed ahead of the celebrations. “We’re very happy about the progress being made here and I believe by mid-May, most of the works will be completed.” During his address…