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 are facing a serious challenge because most of the support Uganda has been receiving for HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment came from foreign donors. With USAID pulling out, many people might struggle to access medication, leading to a potential increase in infections,”

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“Almost half of the exhibitions had innovations, some of them very high-ingenious.” He, however, underscored some challenges that needed to be spotted out for improvement. “There were obvious problems of internet connectivity and infrastructure,” he said.

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“If your goal after graduation is taking bribes to live a luxurious life, then you are not an essential worker,” he warned. “The world is waiting for you to make it better. Will you educate rural women on their land rights, or will you simply chase wealth?”

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The exhibition has drawn participation from 37 universities, 14 tertiary institutions, and seven non-educational organisations, including the Inter-University Council for East Africa and Enabel, the Belgian government’s development agency. UCU, known for its innovation-driven approach to education, is showcasing its latest advancements in AI integration and higher learning solutions alongside other institutions.

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The Uganda Christian University(UCU) Law Society roadmap is underway with applications currently being taken in for up to thirteen elective positions. The process hit a snug after the echagua online election portal was not initially catering to the off semester applicants. This was because the semester’s students were not registered for the ongoing semester. The portal required them therefore to register first which would automatically create a financial implication. 

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