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Due to the Ebola scare, organisers were forced to hold the celebrations “scientifically,” with strict adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) of social distancing, mandatory sanitising, and reduced physical contact.
To understand how today’s youth perceive the legacy of these martyrs, we spoke to some Uganda Christian University (UCU) students. Their reflections suggest that the fire of 1886 has not gone out, it has simply changed form.
“Students are stressed about finances and coursework, and they have a body mass index (BMI) heading towards obesity”
The team fell down in their third and fourth games where they clashed with Victoria University and Makerere University. The losses notwithstanding, the team witnessed some outstanding performances from Divine Mawanda and Allan Karuhanga who managed to secure tries at different games and intervals.
Reagan Sekisambu secures Uganda Christian University, UCU Cardinals, the first win in the men’s football category of the Association of Uganda University Sports, AUUS Games 2025 edition.
Uganda Christian University’s (UCU) rugby contest at the Association of Uganda University Sports (AUUS) is off to a fine start with the team taking care of their first opponents Kyambogo University and picking a draw with the defending champions Uganda Martyrs’ University, Nkozi.
Uganda Christian University volleyball teams, the UCU Doves and UCU Lady Doves, began their AUUS Games campaign with straight-set victories as they push to defend their 2023 gold medals.
“Beyond infrastructure, UCU’s hospitality is exceptional. The people are friendly, and the meals are first-class,” he added.
Kayiira’s comments highlight the Canons’ focused approach, acknowledging the step-up in competition ahead. Uganda Martyrs University (UMU) and Kampala International University (KIU) have historically been formidable challengers in inter-university basketball, known for their athleticism and depth.
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