Politics

When Samantha Mwesigye took over power and became the 27th Guild President of the Uganda Christian University (UCU) Guild Government, she laid out a four-point manifesto targeting accountability, student life, tuition and security. 

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After a successful vetting process by the Guild Electoral Commission (EC) team at Uganda Christian University (UCU), four candidates have been selected to run for the position of guild government in the forthcoming elections.

Bravo stated that as the first ever elected president of the UCU Business Society, he intends to advocate for the interests of students and build a visible society aimed at influencing mature minds of leadership.

With just a small amount of UGX400000, Tukahirwa was able to pay for a short course in makeup where she was awarded a certificate and is now a certified makeup artist.

The aspirants have had an opportunity to air out their manifestos in an attempt to sway electors to vote for them. The tension from the candidates as they presented themselves during the debate held in Nkoyoyo Hall was palpable this afternoon. We managed to capture some moments in pictures.

The president of the Uganda National Students Association (UNSA), Yusuf Welonga, has advised students to explore other available avenues before thinking about strikes.