The 26th Guild Government’s 2024 Guild Run, originally conceived as a charitable initiative to support Uganda Christian University (UCU) students struggling with tuition fees, is under scrutiny due to financial discrepancies.

The users of Bishop Tucker Road in Mukono have complained about the state of the road. Those who sell items on it are battling with thick layers of dust falling on their merchandise. Some electronics shop owners have had to resort to purchasing electric blowers to remove the dust that accumulates daily. The 4.7-mile road connecting the Kampala-Jinja highway to Namilyango, and which serves as the main route to Uganda Christian University (UCU) has become a source of frustration for the users. In December 2020, the situation improved when Mukono Municipality’s local council commenced renovations. Fresh tarmac was laid on the section from the bus stop on the Kampala-Jinja road to Wandegeya trading centre, just before the UCU small gate, covering a distance of approximately 0.4 kilometers. By mid-April 2021 however, the construction had stalled.

Nuwahereza added that the bazaar also helps the university strengthen its connection with the surrounding community. “By inviting various companies to participate, UCU builds its brand and extends its influence beyond campus borders, fostering strong community ties,” he noted.

A total of 320  graduates from Uganda Christian University’s (UCU) School of Law have been denied admission to the Law Development Centre (LDC) for the upcoming intake. This exclusion poses a significant setback for these aspiring lawyers, as one cannot become a court advocate in Uganda without passing the LDC bar course.

“Alright guys, we’re rolling in 3… 2… 1… action,” director Brian Kabogoza announces to the cast as he leans in on the camera, operated by Richard Ssekitoleko, capturing a long shot of the actors on set. 

Tragedy struck Yesu Mulunji Hostel when the lifeless body of Lillian Kampi, a second year nursing student (BNS2) at Uganda Christian University, was found in her room on September 9. Kampi’s body was discovered after fellow hostel residents reported a foul smell emanating from her room, prompting the management to break in and investigate.

 The Uganda national football team (Uganda Cranes) defeated Congo Republic 2-0 in the AFCON 2025 qualifiers in group K, prompting celebrations at the Mandela National Stadium in Namboole.

“The release of ChatGPT by OpenAI on 30th November 2022 was a game-changer for me. It boosted my productivity and learning efficiency, allowing me to balance two jobs and my studies,” said Joshua Jasper Agaba, on his X account (formerly Twitter) in celebration of his attainment of a first class Honors Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science. Agaba is a recent graduate of the Faculty of Engineering, Design and from Technology at Uganda Christian University (UCU). 

In an effort to alleviate the tuition burdens faced by students at Uganda Christian University (UCU) Kampala campus, the institution is organising a Coffee and Paint fundraising event. Scheduled for September 18th and 19th, the event aims to provide financial support to students struggling with tuition fees at both the UCU Kampala campus and the School of Medicine and Dentistry.

 In a ceremony held last week on 6 September Uganda Christian University’s (UCU) Vice Chancellor, Prof. Aaron Mushengyezi and the UCU top officials,officially handed over the new School of Journalism faculty building to the Dean of the School of Journalism, Prof. Monica Chibita.