Author: 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.

At the top of the phone screen is a bubble feature known as the “Dynamic Island,” which is configured to show activities like music, sports scores, and FaceTime among others without necessarily drawing you away from what you are doing at the time.

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he coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in 2020 sparked widespread concern in communities and countries about the future. It seemed to have come from “nowhere” even after China announced its arrival. Many questions arose as to whether it was deliberately created and released by scientists and their allies for some unknown reason.

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n a country where 76% (World Bank, 2019) of the population lives in rural areas, where harsh droughts and damaging floods have diminished crops, causing starvation and death in some northern areas (Karajoma, 2022), dialogue about what is best for the land in that country – Uganda –  is important. Action from that conversation is critical.

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To the pork-eating community, “It is the sweetest,” says Samuel Tatambuka, Uganda Christian University (UCU) Communication Assistant. He adds that pork is soft and has a nice texture while chewing it. Tatambuka jokes that it should have been on the Ugandan Court of Arms. This could explain why it takes up a consumer percentage of 34 on the global meat production scale.

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One of the most prevalent illnesses or problems that people currently experience is this. The majority of people are aware that they have this ailment, but there are undoubtedly those who are unaware that they have ulcers; some have even referred to it as witchcraft.

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To further assure test honesty, exams are taken with pencil/pen on paper and personal electronic devices are not permitted within the assessment area. Prior to entering the test area, these students in Nkoyoyo were required to show cleared tuition payment via their passbooks or other verification of payment. Faculty and selected UCU alum serve as examination supervisors. Results of Trinity Semester exam marks will be posted in September.

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After widespread torrential rains and hailstorms in several areas of the nation on August 31, 2022, it was a chilly evening. To stay warm, everyone you encountered covered themselves. It turned out to be a boon for the street food merchants. Boda boda riders could be seen yawning for a cup of tea to battle the cold as it was served to them from a large kettle with a bucket of cups.

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