- Guild Government budget rises to Shs250 million
- UCU honours first university secretary, Rev Bukenya
- Canons edge Sommet in dramatic finish
- Lady Canons extend unbeaten run with win over KCCA
- Cardinals Face Makerere
- Lady Cardinals return to action
- Students cope with backlog from election period
- Christians and Muslims begin joint season of fasting at UCU
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28th Guild Government has seen an increase in its budget compared to those of previous Guild Governments’ budgets. The document that was presented by the Minister of Finance, Hon. Glenn Kanagulira during the plenary sitting held today totals Shs250 million, a 17% increase compared to the budget passed by their predecessor.
UCU has honoured the first University Secretary, Rt. Rev. Bishop Emeritus Dunstan Bukenya for his tremendous contribution towards the growth and development of the institution, and for pioneering the start of the law department.
UCU Canons sealed a narrow 66–65 victory over Sommet on Friday night at Abja Parks Naalya to pick up their second win of the National Basketball League season.
“I had to sit home between October to January,” Guma recalls. “It was a time to reflect but also survive. You start thinking beyond just your papers. How do I get food? How do I stay sane?”
Namulwana was born and raised in Mukono, and studied at Seeta Parents Primary School, where she got four aggregates in her Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE).
According to Mrs. Rebecca Kangabe, UCU’s Director of ICT Services, the university is investing in cutting-edge digital systems like Alpha MIS, Moodle, and eChagua to foster collaboration, productivity, and secure access.
“I felt an overwhelming sense of pride and excitement,” she says, recalling graduation day. “Wearing the new gown, hearing my name called, my family cheering—it was like a dream come true,” she adds
For Rev. Canon Paul Wasswa Ssembiro, chaplain of Uganda Christian University (UCU), it was a moment of joy and pride as he translated the sermon which Bishop Henry Luke Orombi, the former Archbishop of the Church of Uganda gave, at the event at the Anglican Shrine.
“You’d be surprised how many students are hooked,” one student says, pulling back the curtain on a hidden crisis. “They can’t pay rent, but they’re high every day.”
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