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.

Uganda Christian University (UCU) Cardinals were held to a 1–1 draw by Kumi University in a closely contested University Football League (UFL) match played at the UCU Grounds on Tuesday, October 28.

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The week features free late library registration, a book display of new and rare collections, writing coaching, AI ethics workshops, faculty visits, e-resource training, dissertation e-submission clinics and an AI debate scheduled for Friday at 2pm in the Learning Commons.

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he second graduating group comprised 22 students with first-class honours (12 women and 10 men), along with nine PhD recipients. Of the 568 graduates, 320 were male and 248 were female. Many began their studies while the university was closed, attending classes online.

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Nakitte recounts that around 9 p.m, while she was with the custodian of Precious Hostel, they received a phone call enquiring whether they knew Murungi. It was then that they learned of the tragic crash that claimed the lives of both students.

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By Victor Turinawe The District Governor of Rotary District 9213, Mr Geoffrey M. Kitakule, has commended Uganda Christian University (UCU) for championing community outreach and hospice initiatives, saying the programmes reflect the true spirit of service to humanity. Mr Kitakule made the remarks during the university’s annual Tuition Run, an event aimed at raising funds to support students struggling to pay their tuition. Reflecting on emotional testimonies shared at the event, Mr Kitakule said the acts of service demonstrated by the UCU community have a transformative impact. “As Rotarians, we live this every day,” he said. “We go into communities…

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UCU Lady Canons kept their championship hopes alive with a well-deserved 65-50 victory over JKL Lady Dolphins in the National Basketball League playoffs at Lugogo Indoor Arena on Friday, 10 October 2025.

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