In Acholi, a local dialect in Uganda, the name Lagen means “the trusted one.” And that is the name that a pastor in Uganda chose for his son 30 years ago. In three decades, there are examples to illustrate that, indeed, Joseph Lagen has earned people’s trust. 

Several student associations on the Uganda Christian University campus have held elections. The annual event saw a significant turnout and spirited campaigns as students vied for leadership positions. The Media Link Association, Law Society, and Business Society were among those that got new leadership.

“Touch of Class restaurant has the largest market in the school and they have good food, but their structure is poor. They have papyrus mats as their ceiling that holds water and they leak; sometimes you are eating and a rat passes through and the water drops into your food. Their roofs leak, even when it hasn’t rained,”

From the moment Mutono Brian joined Uganda Christian University (UCU) as a student, he unknowingly began working towards an award that didn’t exist. That award, based on peer selection, was started in 2024. 

“We have seen the fruits of our labour, acknowledged our hurdles, and laid the groundwork for a brighter future.” Mushengyezi

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Uganda Christian University (UCU) emerged as a leader in digital education. The global health crisis in 2020 forced educational institutions worldwide to close their doors, but UCU was uniquely prepared to continue its mission of providing quality education through its well-established e-learning programme.