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The flag is the symbol of our political independence, one that we got in 1962. Mental independence is different. We build it ourselves, brick by slow brick. We can sing the anthem louder than the whole stadium and still believe whatever the forwarded message told us this morning, the one that said “share with 10 people”, and we did, because what if? I have done it too, dear reader.

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Back in the day, people who wore glasses were seen as having a problem with their eyesight. For others, they were thought to be the serious type, probably someone who spent most of their time reading books.

Theoplus, who is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication, says his goal is to become a strong voice for people with disabilities because he understands their challenges firsthand.

On the night of June 19, 2007, Moab Luwedde, an alumnus of Uganda Christian University (UCU) Law, experienced a life-changing event. His wife went into labor and gave birth at the back of his Toyota Noah van. They were on their way to Mukono General Hospital for postnatal care when tragedy struck. Both the mother and child passed away, leaving the 28-year-old Moab a widower.

Uganda Christian University (UCU), is renowned for its exceptional beauty and commitment to environmental sustainability. The campus boasts an impressive array of natural wonders that stretch beyond the horizon, providing a serene and inviting atmosphere that fosters creativity and peace of mind. The university takes great pride in maintaining a lush and well-manicured environment, with litter-free pathways that contribute to its overall attractiveness. It is no wonder that UCU Is widely regarded as one of the most visually stunning higher education institutions in Africa.

In 2022, Jessica Hughes, a USA missionary serving at Uganda Christian University (UCU), Mukono, found herself in every academic’s dilemma of trying to condense a voluminous thesis into a journal article. For Hughes’ case, she was adapting a 300-plus-page thesis into an article for Missionalia, a journal of the Southern African Missiological Society. 

Uganda Christian University’s (UCU) Dean of the School of Dentistry (SoD),  James Magara, was among the 10 pioneer students getting a Bachelor of Dental Surgery at Makerere University in 1988. Thirty years later, in 2018, Magara’s son, David Magara, was among the pioneer students of UCU’s Bachelor of Dental Surgery program.