Staff and students alike at Uganda Christian University (UCU) were shocked to learn of the death of Trevor James Byandala, a first year student of Procurement and Logistics Management (BPLM). According to the Guild Government’s X page, Byandala had been reported missing for about two weeks and was later reported dead on the 28th of January. Byandala was reported to have been missing from the university’s premises for more than two weeks, a concern that got his friends to run a flier announcing that he was missing.

Shakirah Nanvubya’s journey into basketball was anything but conventional. Growing up in Wakiso, she attended Exodus College, where basketball wasn’t immediately on her radar. In fact, there wasn’t even a proper court at her school, just hoops on an uneven playing surface. “At first, we didn’t have a court,” she recalls. “It was just hoops for both sides. I played just for fun, really.”

The story follows a single mother and her two sons as they navigate life’s challenges and emotional struggles. Trevorrow’s direction brings a unique artistic touch to the storytelling, capturing both the beauty and hardships of their journey. The film’s emotional depth is further amplified by the outstanding performances of its cast, making it an unforgettable cinematic experience.

Emmanuel Edonu has been voted as the Speaker of the 35th Executive Council of the Uganda National Students Association (UNSA).

The awards recognize the company’s innovative fruit shelving technology that leverages nanotechnology to combat post-harvest losses. In a world struggling with food security challenges, the innovation, which preserves fruits and vegetables by releasing a safe organic formulation extending shelf life by 30 days, offers hope and demonstrates the power of homegrown solutions. 

The 27th Guild Parliament has rejected the list of presidential appointees for various posts in the
parliament, leading to the cancellation of the vetting process that was scheduled for January
4th.