Author: The Standard Editor
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.
.The petition centres on the reinstatement of Elomaboni, who had previously been vetted out by both the School of Law Faculty Vetting Committee and the Joint Board Vetting Committee over concerns about the authenticity of his baptism and confirmation documents, key requirements for contesting the Guild Presidency under UCU regulations.
Year Two students won the Uganda Christian University School of Law Sports Gala after a strong run across football and other track events during the two-day competition held on November 14 and 15 at the main campus in Mukono.
UCU delegation touched down in Brasília on the night of 12 November after a long flight from Entebbe. Both the men’s and women’s teams arrived safely and settled into the athletes’ village ahead of Thursday’s official opening. Their arrival followed weeks of preparation that started immediately after they qualified at the continental championships.
“You rig an election and celebrate… I will not be rigged, that I swear,
because I already know about it!!”
“I had an idea and you carried it, even though I was weak, you encouraged me there therefore, this leadership is commissioned by God,”
Elections are the cornerstone of representation. Yet, many young people have grown disillusioned, believing their single vote makes no difference.
As the elections for the Guild President and Members of Parliament heat up at Uganda Christian University, we sought to find out if students plan to vote for representatives.
To qualify for the tournament, both the UCU Lady Canons and Canons defeated the United States International University-Africa (USIU) in a qualifying tournament hosted by Makerere University at HAMZ Stadium, Nakivubo, earlier this year, and USIU qualified for the World Cup as runners-up.
UCU Main Campus is set to go to the polls this Thursday, November 13, 2025, to elect leaders for its 28th Guild Government. The Electoral Commission (EC), chaired by Aggrey Kwajje Asunta, issued a detailed roadmap.
UCU Doves suffered a 3-1 defeat to defending champions Sport-S in the National Volleyball League fixture played on November 9, 2025, at the Sport-S Grounds, YES Center Nsambya.