Students had requested the training be formally incorporated into the curriculum because of its importance in professional practice and inclusive service delivery,” Kibirige said.

The tournament, which attracted six teams, was aimed at strengthening relations between resident and non-resident students through sports.

If you write a grant proposal targeting family interests, you might get it,” Kakande said, emphasising the importance of developing proposals that respond to genuine community needs.

“This first cultural gala taught us that culture is more than performance. It is about knowing where we come from, appreciating one another and creating a space where everyone can confidently share their heritage.”

“She always said she was more than the illness,” Nsiima said. “She always stopped us from treating her as a sick person.”

UCU will represent Uganda after winning the national rounds of the Unwanted Witness Privacy Law Moot Court Competition held on Friday, September 25, 2026.