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.

“We learned early that relationships would be the key to the success of the program,” said Mark Bartels, now executive director of a USA-based nonprofit, Uganda Partners. “Beyond the essential rapport with the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities (CCCU) and UCU was that the program provided relationships with other students, host families, faculty members and supervisors – primarily Ugandans.”

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At six months, my mother noticed a peculiar swelling on the lower part of my tiny back. It quickly grew into a huge sac and prompted a rush to the hospital. Following tests, the doctor determined I had spina bifida, a birth defect in which the spine and spinal cord don’t form properly.  The National Institutes of Health reports up to 10 of every 1,000 babies have it. An estimated 1,400 children are born with spina bifida annually in Uganda.

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There is a drumbeat of change ringing throughout Africa’s media landscape. I think it’s high time the continent witnesses what is emerging, a surge in digital connectivity and a growing appetite for local, authentic information. 

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“The university shall remain closed for the dates of 9–10 May to allow staff and students to travel to their respective census enumeration locations; services like Allan Galpin Health Center, Janani Luwum Dining, and Security shall remain operational.” The memo stated

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