Author: The Standard Editor

Uganda Christian University (UCU) Lady Canons fell 51–59 to JKL Lady Dolphins in Game Two of the National Basketball League semi-finals on Tuesday night at Lugogo Indoor Arena, allowing the defending champions to tie the best-of-five series at 1–1.

By Racheal Atuhaire For many graduates in Uganda, finishing university is not the beginning of opportunity but the start of another struggle. The dream of starting a career after years of study quickly fades as the reality of unemployment sets in. Job applications pile up, internships often come without pay, and volunteering becomes a necessity rather than a choice. For young people desperate to secure their future, opportunities are out there but they come at a cost that is quietly destroying their hope and dignity. Exploitation has become a hidden part of the job market. Some employers and middlemen demand…

Uganda Christian University (UCU) emerged as the overall champion in the Tennis Slam at the third Kings of Africa Rugby 7s and Tennis Slam, hosted by the United States International University–Africa (USIU–A) from October 4 at the KCB Grounds in Ruaraka, Nairobi.

Uganda Christian University (UCU) School of Law has won the East African Unwanted
Witness Privacy Moot Court Competition, securing Uganda’s place at the top of one of the region’s most competitive legal contests.

Uganda Christian University’s Lady Canons made a perfect start to their National Basketball League semi-final campaign with a commanding 57–46 win over defending champions JKL Lady Dolphins in Game One, played on Wednesday, 1 October 2025, at YMCA Wandegeya.

Uganda Christian University (UCU) has recognized outstanding members of staff at its Annual Staff Excellence Awards, celebrating individuals whose work continues to advance the institution’s vision of being a Centre of Excellence in the heart of Africa.

UCU Mbale University College has established a fully equipped science laboratory. Currently in the final building stages, the facility is expected to boost the teaching and learning of biology, chemistry, and physics subjects  that have long been hindered by limited resources.

According to  Vice President Buganda region of the Democratic Party (DP) Hon. George Kagimu Fred, in a multiparty system, under which Uganda operates, primaries are important because different parties will have to bring their best candidates for the national elections.

For anyone wishing to ensure financial security, including university students, it is important that they plan how they use, save and invest their money. We spoke with some of the students to share with us how they plan to manage their personal finances this semester.

UCU is set to hold its first-ever university-wide Tuition Fundraising Run, and seeks to raise at least Shs500 million to support financially struggling students. The event, scheduled for October, will bring together all UCU campuses and colleges, stakeholders, and partners in a joint effort to ease the burden of tuition for students in need.