Author: The Standard Editor

In today’s information-saturated world, the line between truth and falsehood is often blurry, making the role of journalism more critical than ever. In such situations, the likelihood of defamation rises, a bad place for individuals and the media to find themselves in.

In a grand display of achievement, Uganda Christian University (UCU) marked its 25th graduation ceremony on Friday October 25, drawing hundreds of family members, friends, and university dignitaries to celebrate the accomplishments of 1,189 students who completed their studies. This year’s ceremony was conducted under the theme “The Hidden Curriculum: Inescapable Biases in Education Curricula,” encouraging both introspection and conversation about the issues seen and unseen within educational systems that may shape students’ perspectives and biases.

Miss Leah Nagasha was crowned the New Miss Campus Bishop Barham University College (BBUC, Kabale, 2024-25 on October 19th during the Cultural Gala that the campus had.

The team from the Banyankole tribe emerged as winners of the 2024 Uganda Christian University, UCU Bishop Barham University College, at Kabale. The cultural gala which took place on Saturday 19th October was meant to celebrate the beautiful diversity of African culture in Uganda.

Very soon our university will be witnessing a Guild leadership handover. When it happens, it will be the 27th function of its kind. I have been serving with the outgoing team as MP School of Journalism, and Minister of Information. As such, I have the burden to share a few notes with the 27th Guild leadership to help them serve the university better. I seek to give this advice because I, my colleagues, and those who served before us hold a unique position since we have completed the same journey you are about to begin. We have knowledge to share both from the things we did right and from the mistakes we made. 

According to Ray Katende of Ray Phones and Appliances, if you’re already using an iPhone 15, upgrading to the iPhone 16 may not be essential unless you’re particularly interested in the latest camera features and AI optimisations.

Uganda Christian University (UCU) officially announced Samantha Mwesigye as its 27th Guild President following a decisive election held on November 22, 2024. 

However, UCU’s captain, Catherine Nakiridde, brought the Lady Cardinals level before halftime with a stunning conversion from a direct free kick.

As the semester hits its peak, students find themselves juggling tests, coursework, and continuous lectures which leaves many struggling to balance the intense workload. The tests and coursework serve as a way  to secure marks before the final exams, but for some students, managing this can be difficult.

I refuse to vote, not in these elections and not for these candidates. I feel like it comes down to slogans every year. Someone comes up and says they espouse Christianity above all else. Another rises against them, talks of a radical change. Then we march to November inundated with canvassers and posters and hit-pieces and puff pieces, all for candidates who honestly do not know much about anything.