Author: The Standard Editor

The block provides signage, ramps, handrails, squat toilets with grab bars and tactile markers to accommodate people with disabilities and according to the law. 

The programme was birthed by Mrs. Patience Mushengyenzi in May 2023, out of her passion to help university students achieve academic excellence with values, but also as a gesture of supporting her husband’s ministry as the Vice Chancellor of the University.

This was witnessed during events such as Community Worship held on Tuesday of the week. International students led the congregation in soulful Kiswahili and Nigerian praise songs.

At the start of the week, during the Sunday service on June 29th, the day’s preacher, Dr. Eve Nakabembe, defined health as a state of physical, mental, spiritual, social, and economic well being and not merely the absence of disease.

The graduation took place at UCU’s main campus in Mukono and celebrated students who had successfully finished the 12-week programme. 

UCU got off to a promising start, with captain Ibanda Lwabanga knocking down a three-pointer and Joel Kayiira adding six early points, leading the Mukono side to a 15–11 advantage at the end of the first quarter.

UCU started off with a strong lead, scoring 24 points against Nabisunsa’s 11 in the first quarter. Sylvia Nakituuka opened the score with a three-point shot. Despite missing a couple of layups and jump shots, Nakituuka’s 11 first-quarter points gave the Lady Canons an early upper hand.

The Canons wasted no time asserting control, powering to a 22–11 first-quarter lead. Their sharp offence and early defensive energy set the tone.

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