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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.
The UCU Lady Cardinals recorded back-to-back wins in the FUFA Women’s Elite League with a narrow but hard-fought 1-0 victory over She Geme FC on April 19, 2025, at the UCU Grounds.
UCU 54 – 46 Stormers By Michael Ainomugisha After a chaotic week that saw them forfeit a match due to a delayed arrival, the UCU Lady Canons returned to winning ways with a determined 54-46 triumph over the Magic Stormers in the National Basketball League (NBL) on 18th April at Lugogo Indoor Arena. Earlier in the week, the Lady Canons were forced to forfeit their fixture against Angels Basketball Club after failing to arrive on time at Abja Park. The delay was attributed to heavy traffic along Naalya, Seeta, and Mukono Road. The administrative setback served as a wake-up call,…
The tie began in London, where Mikel Arteta’s side shocked the footballing world by demolishing Madrid 3-0 at the Emirates Stadium. Arsenal’s record signing, Declan Rice, lived up to his £105 million price tag, scoring two breathtaking free kicks, while Mikel Merino added a touch of finesse with a curling strike that gave the Gunners a significant advantage heading into the second leg.
She says her first day in Uganda was filled with uncertainty as she and other exchange students upon arrival at the airport, were immediately transported to the campus with very little knowledge of their new surroundings.
Tumwebaze further explained that the primary reason for the increment is the planned renovations and improvements in the halls of residence. “The changes and renovations that are going to take place in the different halls of residence necessitate additional funding. This is to ensure better living conditions for students,” she added.
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.