Author: The Standard Editor

It was all pomp and glamour at Uganda Christian University’s new pitch as the 19th chapter of the Association of Uganda University Sports (AUUS) was officially launched.

n November 24, 2023, a Uganda Christian University (UCU) Main Campus student choir gave the community an early Christmas as they staged a carol production in the Nkoyoyo Hall. Decorated with Christmas decorations and lights, the hall was the setting for more than three hours of holiday music. In between solos, there was a passionate rendition of the famous birth of Jesus, featuring powerful song performances. Pauline Luba had a chat with some of the people who attended the concert.

In men’s basketball, the UCU Canons came from over 10 points down to defeat Bugema University 69-67 in overtime and start their campaign with a win after a thrilling showdown.

In an exhilarating clash of titans on the basketball court, Kampala University emerged victorious over Makerere University, securing a hard-fought win with a final score of 69-63. The intense battle unfolded in the first bass held at Uganda Christian University (UCU), where KU demonstrated their prowess and resilience to claim victory in both halves of the game.

The Uganda Christian University Angels ran amok, putting 115 goals past a frail Bishop Stuart University side in today’s netball opener in the Association of Uganda University Sports Tournament (AUUS) happening at UCU.

The UCU Canons secured a 69-63 victory against Bugema University in the ongoing 2023 AUUS Games at the main basketball court on Sunday.

The Uganda Christian University Lady Cardinals started the day on a high as they edged past the Kyambogo University Ladies team with a narrow win of 1–0.

Believe Niwagaba, the top graduate at Uganda Christian University (UCU) Bishop Barham University College (BBUC), initially faced the daunting prospect of being unable to pursue university education due to financial constraints. His journey began in 2020 amid the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic. Niwagaba looked for a scholarship in vain.  

Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow says Melody Beattie, an American author. Gratitude is a virtue of utmost importance for every individual. It enables one to appreciate their entire being, fostering a sense of contentment in the knowledge that they are fearfully and wonderfully made in the image of God. 

When Americans think of philanthropy, the names of Warren Buffet and Bill and Melinda Gates with their causes of alleviating hunger and healing the sick frequently come to mind.