Opinion

To understand how today’s youth perceive the legacy of these martyrs, we spoke to some Uganda Christian University (UCU) students. Their reflections suggest that the fire of 1886 has not gone out, it has simply changed form.

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. 

The student leadership elections at Uganda Christian University (UCU) are a unique process and have become a model that other institutions are starting to emulate. One of the defining features of UCU’s elections is the absence of political parties. This allows candidates to focus on issues within the university rather than being swayed by external influences.