Opinion

Missing an exam is one of the most unsettling experiences a student can face. For me, it wasn’t just a test; it was the final step in a journey I had planned meticulously like any other student would. I had always set educational goals for myself, worked hard to achieve them on time, and was confident as I began my final semester of Uganda Christian University’s Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Communication programme.

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Attendance is visible, but preparation is not. Lecturers see who shows up, but they do not see who revised beforehand, who skimmed notes at midnight, or who ignored the course outline entirely.

When we took office in November 2024, we committed to a four-point program: tuition, student life, security, and accountability. By January 2025, after appointing our ministers and various office bearers, we began to work as one team, united by a shared promise to make our government the most impactful yet

The Bible provides a strong foundation for environmental stewardship. In Genesis 2:15, God commands humanity to “work and take care of” the Garden of Eden. This mandate underscores humanity’s responsibility to protect and nurture the earth. The concept of stewardship — caring for something that belongs to someone else — resonates deeply within Christian theology. The earth is seen as God’s creation, and humanity is tasked with its responsible management.

As we step into 2025, it’s a time to reflect and rethink  the path ahead. Melody Beattie aptly describes the new year as “a chapter in a book, waiting to be written.” This belief emphasises the importance of setting goals  that will serve as the structure for our personal and professional growth in the months ahead.

Many have wondered what a Donald J. Trump victory would mean for Uganda and the continent of Africa. Trump’s new Administration has yet to outline any vision for Africa. Despite this, close analysis of his rhetoric shows there are clues that Ugandans can be cautiously optimistic that his transactional approach to foreign policy could bear some fruit for the country. 

In today’s information-saturated world, the line between truth and falsehood is often blurry, making the role of journalism more critical than ever. In such situations, the likelihood of defamation rises, a bad place for individuals and the media to find themselves in.

Very soon our university will be witnessing a Guild leadership handover. When it happens, it will be the 27th function of its kind. I have been serving with the outgoing team as MP School of Journalism, and Minister of Information. As such, I have the burden to share a few notes with the 27th Guild leadership to help them serve the university better. I seek to give this advice because I, my colleagues, and those who served before us hold a unique position since we have completed the same journey you are about to begin. We have knowledge to share both from the things we did right and from the mistakes we made.