Author: The Standard Editor

Very soon our university will be witnessing a Guild leadership handover. When it happens, it will be the 27th function of its kind. I have been serving with the outgoing team as MP School of Journalism, and Minister of Information. As such, I have the burden to share a few notes with the 27th Guild leadership to help them serve the university better. I seek to give this advice because I, my colleagues, and those who served before us hold a unique position since we have completed the same journey you are about to begin. We have knowledge to share both from the things we did right and from the mistakes we made. 

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Uganda Christian University (UCU) officially announced Samantha Mwesigye as its 27th Guild President following a decisive election held on November 22, 2024. 

However, UCU’s captain, Catherine Nakiridde, brought the Lady Cardinals level before halftime with a stunning conversion from a direct free kick.

As the semester hits its peak, students find themselves juggling tests, coursework, and continuous lectures which leaves many struggling to balance the intense workload. The tests and coursework serve as a way  to secure marks before the final exams, but for some students, managing this can be difficult.

I refuse to vote, not in these elections and not for these candidates. I feel like it comes down to slogans every year. Someone comes up and says they espouse Christianity above all else. Another rises against them, talks of a radical change. Then we march to November inundated with canvassers and posters and hit-pieces and puff pieces, all for candidates who honestly do not know much about anything.

UCU took the first set 25-19, setting the tone for the rest of the match. Their offensive power and defensive discipline were on full display in the second set, which they won convincingly at 25-14.

The match, held at Old Kampala Arena, saw UCU display grit and determination, starting with a nail-biting first set that ended 28-26 in favor of the Doves. 

She Geme 2-1 UCU Lady Cardinals By Michael Ainomugisha UCU Lady Cardinals faced a setback in their campaign in the Finance Trust Women’s Elite League, falling 2-1 to She Geme in Fort Portal on November 24th. This defeat, with just four games played in the season, widens the gap between UCU and the league table leaders, raising the stakes for their upcoming matches. UCU started the game with high intensity, creating opportunities in the first half and finding the back of the net through their star striker Jovia Nakagolo. Nakagolo’s clinical finish, was her sixth goal of the season, giving…

A month after The Standard reported about complaints over the service provided at different restaurants on the campus, students say they now see some improvements. Previously, the complaints included poor structure, leaking roofs,and shaking tables. However, a number said the recent upgrades at Touch of Class restaurant have made the place look and feel better. The improvements include the replacement of shaky tables with new long ones designed for comfort and repairs to previously leaking areas.