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Uganda Christian University’s 27th Guild Government has elected new parliamentary leadership following a competitive virtual election session on December 30. The election was presided over by Rt: Hon. Emmanuel Edonu, the outgoing Speaker of the 26th Students’ Guild Parliament.

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Uganda Christian University (UCU) has secured a second-place overall finish at the 13th East Africa University Games. Held in Uganda, the biennial event attracted fierce competition among regional universities, with UCU amassing a total of 14 medals, including 6 gold, 5 silver, and 3 bronze.

In her announcement, Mwesigye expressed gratitude for having been elected president of the Guild Government and stressed the importance of professionalism in the submissions. 

Usher Bennets Lewis has been declared the winner of the 2024-2025 Uganda Christian University-Bishop Barham University College (UCU-BBUC) Guild Elections, edging out his closest rival, Derrick Akampa, by a slim margin of just 14 votes. The highly contested race, held on Friday, saw a remarkable turnout among education students, with Lewis securing 176 votes, equivalent to 39% of the total votes cast.

Speaking at a workshop held at Uganda Christian University (UCU), Paula Iragaba, a research scientist with the Cassava Breeding Program at the National Crop Resources Research Institute (NaCRRI), explained how this innovative approach is transforming agricultural research in Uganda. The workshop, which gathered postgraduate students and researchers from UCU and Makere University agricultural disciplines, was centered around improving on-farm testing techniques using the Tricot method that has shown significant promise in other African countries like Ethiopia, Tanzania, and Ghana.

The Lango students have won the annual Cultural Gala competition at Uganda Christian University (UCU), with a total of 404 points. The annual celebration, which promotes UCU’s rich cultural diversity, attracted students from many tribes and areas of Uganda.

Early goals from Cathy Nassimbwa in the 10th minute and Jovia Nakagolo eight minutes later secured the victory for the Lady Cardinals with a wonderful finish after a dribble passed the goalkeeper.