Author: The Standard Editor

Agira Birungi became the 26th Guild President of Uganda Christian University (UCU) after a closely contested election on November 15, 2023. She was sworn into office on November 21, where she committed to fulfilling a manifesto that she launched on 14th November. Looking back at the past year, did her government deliver what she had set out for it to do? We take a look.

As students settle into the semester, Uganda Christian University (UCU’s) security team has issued a cautionary notice about theft, which typically spikes during the first few weeks. Mr. Jonathan Kainamura, head of security supervision, noted that many students return in a relaxed “holiday mode,” making them less vigilant. He stressed the importance of investing in high-quality padlocks, cautioning against using inexpensive ones that are easily compromised.

Staff and students alike at Uganda Christian University (UCU) were shocked to learn of the death of Trevor James Byandala, a first year student of Procurement and Logistics Management (BPLM). According to the Guild Government’s X page, Byandala had been reported missing for about two weeks and was later reported dead on the 28th of January. Byandala was reported to have been missing from the university’s premises for more than two weeks, a concern that got his friends to run a flier announcing that he was missing.

The Uganda Christian University(UCU) 27th Guild Government has officially taken over from the 26th Guild Government in a handover ceremony that happened on 20th January, 2025 at the Principal’s hall. 

Uganda Christian University (UCU) achieved an impressive third-place finish at the 13th East Africa University Games, held from December 15th to 21st, 2024, at Maseno University in Kenya. The competition brought together 39 universities from across the region.  

Shakirah Nanvubya’s journey into basketball was anything but conventional. Growing up in Wakiso, she attended Exodus College, where basketball wasn’t immediately on her radar. In fact, there wasn’t even a proper court at her school, just hoops on an uneven playing surface. “At first, we didn’t have a court,” she recalls. “It was just hoops for both sides. I played just for fun, really.”

“When l was joining, l had bad energy from different people, claims that LDC is a difficult space, and that one should have it in their mind that you will either fail or pass. But upon my joining I had a positive mind that I’m going to pass,”

In the National Volleyball League match held at the Lugogo Indoor Arena, UCU outlasted their opponents in tightly contested opening sets and ended in straight sets with scores of 28-26, 26-24, and 25-15, respectively.

Uganda Christian University (UCU) Doves secured a hard-fought 3-0 victory over KCCA in a highly contested National Volleyball League match at Lugogo Indoor Arena on February 2, 2025.

The story follows a single mother and her two sons as they navigate life’s challenges and emotional struggles. Trevorrow’s direction brings a unique artistic touch to the storytelling, capturing both the beauty and hardships of their journey. The film’s emotional depth is further amplified by the outstanding performances of its cast, making it an unforgettable cinematic experience.