Author: The Standard Editor

“I had always been a friend to every teammate, creating an environment where everyone could approach me. As CEO, the players were used to me, but it also affected the transition negatively because they saw me as their fellow player,”

Facing Mountains is a book by Jacqueline Asiimwe, a human rights lawyer and philanthropy advisor. It delves into her journey as she climbs some of the mountains of East Africa that include Mountains Elgon, Rwenzori, Kilimanjaro, Muhabura and Longonot.

ganda Christian University (UCU) volleyball teams are preparing for crucial Independence Day fixtures in the National Volleyball League tomorrow, Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at the MTN Arena Lugogo.

The Drama and Documentary Course Unit class of 2024, at the School of Journalism, Media and Communication at Uganda Christian University (UCU), is set to premiere a new film on October 11, 2024 titled After the Tent. The film has been directed by Winter Walter Muganzi and produced by Ananda Daphin Tayebwa. The premiere which is free will take place at Nkyoyoyo at the university premises from 6pm to 9pm. 

By Yasiri J. Kasango The Church of Uganda celebrated the seventh annual Uganda Christian University (UCU) Sunday on September 29, with Anglican churches across the country joining in to support the university. Initiated in 2017 by the House of Bishops, the event has become part of the Ugandan Anglican Christian calendar, dedicated to offering prayers, financial contributions, and raising awareness about the university’s mission to provide quality education rooted in Christian values. The aim of UCU Sunday is to offer prayers for the growth and success of the university, and to raise funds to meet various needs. Over the years,…

As the new semester unfolds at Uganda Christian University (UCU), the Fitness Club is taking a fresh approach to student wellness by introducing a cycling program aimed at enhancing physical fitness and fostering social connections among students. 

Visitors, UCU had a sluggish start to the match, with few chances created in the first half. Midfielder Allan Opio was booked early, and his disallowed goal for offside in the first half added to the visitors’ frustration.

The UCU Lady Doves won a thrilling 3-2 match against the Ndejje Elites. After some tight sets (22-25, 30-28, 26-28, 25-15), they sealed the win with a 15-12 victory in the final set.

Even in death, I learnt, the Gishu ensure that every man faces the knife. “Even if you die uncircumcised, they will circumcise you before burial,” Enock Bwayo, a local elder and chairman of the disabled community told us, highlighting the deep-rooted belief that one cannot rest peacefully without undergoing this rite.

Homegoing traces a family in Ghana destroyed by slavery. Two sisters who know nothing of each other’s existence are pulled apart by the slave machine. One is shipped off to the newly formed United States of America (USA).