Author: The Standard Editor

Uganda Christian University (UCU) head coach Jimmy Kintu has announced Elton Mwidu as the new captain of the UCU football team ahead of the 2024/25 University Football League (UFL) season.

By Michael Ainomugisha Two UCU Cardinals coaches, Jimmy Kintu and Magoba, are participating in the prestigious CAF A Diploma Coaching Course, which resumed on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at the FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru. The course, facilitated by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), is aimed at equipping coaches with advanced skills in management, leadership, and game analysis. The second module of the course, which spans five days, includes sessions on managing player challenges, analysing video footage, and improving overall team performance. FUFA’s Capacity Building Human Resource Manager and CAF instructor, Jackson Nyiima, highlighted the importance of these elements…

The news was announced on different fora on social media including the UCU Students Guild X platform.

If there is one thing Geoffrey Gagganga seems to want to be a good example of, it is being a good leader.

The UCU Cardinals’ captain consistently shows up at his games, works hard, and gives his best effort every time he is asked to represent Uganda Christian University.

Residents of Bugujju-Mukono have raised an alarm on what they say is rising insecurity in the area and have reported incidents of theft and assault. According to them, the thieves have taken to stabbing their victims and stealing valuables including cash, phones, and other items.

A petition has been filed at the Guild Tribunal at Uganda Christian University (UCU) alleging the misuse of the guild funds by the 26th Guild Government’s Prime Minister, Rt. Hon. Nassozi Gelda. The petition was filed by students Edgar Okitoi, Andrew Marvin Kinobere, and Abraham Elomabani, who are represented by KEA Advocates on August 8th.

Cohabitation is a trend that seems to be growing at Uganda Christian University (UCU), a quick basic survey we did, shows. University students are increasingly opting to cohabit, a practice that they say offers both convenience and companionship. However, this trend has raised concerns amongst various people within the institution. While some see it as a pragmatic solution to high living costs and a way to strengthen relationships, others warn of the potential academic and social pitfalls. 

The 26th Guild Government’s 2024 Guild Run, originally conceived as a charitable initiative to support Uganda Christian University (UCU) students struggling with tuition fees, is under scrutiny due to financial discrepancies.

The users of Bishop Tucker Road in Mukono have complained about the state of the road. Those who sell items on it are battling with thick layers of dust falling on their merchandise. Some electronics shop owners have had to resort to purchasing electric blowers to remove the dust that accumulates daily. The 4.7-mile road connecting the Kampala-Jinja highway to Namilyango, and which serves as the main route to Uganda Christian University (UCU) has become a source of frustration for the users. In December 2020, the situation improved when Mukono Municipality’s local council commenced renovations. Fresh tarmac was laid on the section from the bus stop on the Kampala-Jinja road to Wandegeya trading centre, just before the UCU small gate, covering a distance of approximately 0.4 kilometers. By mid-April 2021 however, the construction had stalled.

Nuwahereza added that the bazaar also helps the university strengthen its connection with the surrounding community. “By inviting various companies to participate, UCU builds its brand and extends its influence beyond campus borders, fostering strong community ties,” he noted.