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Author: The Standard Editor
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Thus, the news of the establishment of the Uganda Christian University (UCU)-Kagando College sent a strong wave of hope and excitement both within the UCU fraternity and the Kasese, western region, community.
The Hamu Mukasa Library was officially opened on the 28th of October, 2011 by the Late Ambassador Jerry P. Lanier, one of the former US ambassadors in Uganda and a serving US diplomat in Sub Saharan Africa. It was named after the former Chief of Kyagwe County in the Kingdom of Buganda for his contribution made through the donation of the land where the university now sits.
The UCU Canons endured a difficult weekend in the National Basketball League (NBL), suffering back-to-back defeats that raise questions about the team’s ability to close out games under pressure.
Both teams entered the game with enthusiasm, but JKL gained command in the second quarter and never looked back
The match was interrupted by heavy rainfall, which caused the third quarter to be played three times due to wet playing conditions.
Every family faces challenges, and each family is unique in its own way. People have different perspectives and experiences, which means conflicts are sometimes inevitable. It is not easy for individuals to live together without disagreements, misunderstandings, or disputes. However, conflicts can be healthy when properly managed, as they help us recognise our strengths and weaknesses and can lead to personal and relational growth.
After a two-year hiatus, the Uganda Netball Super League is finally making its long-awaited comeback, with action set to tip off on April 5, 2025.
“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,”
“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.
UCU Lady Canons continued their impressive start to the 2025 National Basketball League (NBL) season, securing a 56-40 win over KIU Rangers at Lugogo Indoor Arena on 29th March.