Profiles

In a time when young people face mounting pressures to balance academics, personal life, and leadership roles, Christy Asiimwe stands out as an example of how to succeed on multiple fronts. As a recent graduate of Uganda Christian University, Asiimwe excelled academically, achieving a 4.8 CGPA. Asiimwe also took on leadership responsibilities that gave her a sense of purpose and direction. Her story is one of balance, passion, and early pursuit of family life—an approach inspired by her parents and educators.

Life at the university has not always been easy for Dismas Nuwaine, a recent graduate from the School of Journalism, Media and Communication at Uganda Christian University (UCU). One of the biggest challenges he faced was not having enough money to cater for his needs. Sometimes he found he had to sleep on the couch in the common room at Nsibambi Hall or the floor of a friend’s room – because he couldn’t afford to rent a room on his own.