Frank Mike Ogwang Uche grew up in a life of scarcity, sometimes hiding from the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) extremist group and intermittently being inspired by adults who worked as a driver and another as a teacher. 

In a historic move, Gelda Nasozi, a third-year law student, has shattered gender barriers to become the first female prime minister of the Uganda Christian University (UCU) Guild government in years. Nasozi, expressing gratitude for the opportunity, credits her faith and determination for achieving this milestone.

In the 21 years since Tumwebaze completed her undergraduate course at UCU in 2003, she has worked both for UCU and other organizations beyond the university. The farther she moved away from UCU, however, the harder her heart beat for her to return to her alma mater. 

In the shadows of society lies a sinister truth, one that haunts communities and shatters the very fabric of safety and trust. As the sun sets and darkness envelopes the cityscape, a chilling phenomenon takes hold—the surge of crime.

As a project established to foster a green economy in Africa closes at four universities in East Africa, the institutions are counting the benefits they have accrued from the multi-institutional venture that has been running for three years. 

Any meeting of alums is often a convergence of memories of school days gone by. Sometimes, the sharing at such an event includes reliving the mischief committed during the younger years as students try to find a footing in the world as young adults.