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A section of Guild leaders at Uganda Christian University (UCU) Mukono Campus have committed to giving their top up tuition, to students struggling to complete paying tuition fees. The leaders pledged their willingness to support struggling students during the two days leaders’ orientation programme that was held at UCU Mukono Campus for Guildleaders from both the Mukono and Kampala campuses

Attendance is visible, but preparation is not. Lecturers see who shows up, but they do not see who revised beforehand, who skimmed notes at midnight, or who ignored the course outline entirely.

Edrine Mugambwa, a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Communication student at Uganda Christian University (UCU), has proven that entrepreneurship can flourish even in the face of challenges.

His radiance is hard to miss. Bubbly and so full of life, a young man with dreams the size of a truck. Though Somali by descent, he hasn’t let borders confine his pursuit for knowledge. He has decided to transcend boundaries. 

This insatiable desire to build personal competence has landed him in Mukono and he is upbeat. “Uganda is an organized country, the education system in Uganda is well-developed, and I believed it would provide me with the right skills and knowledge,” he tells me as he smiles.

Birungi’s government has been criticised for being inaccessible. Even though open days are held, student turnout is low. In  today’s digital age, effective communication is crucial; yet students have reported being allegedly blocked from the guild president’s social media accounts. I have suffered this fate too. 

Life beyond the university walls can be exciting, but it will also present new difficulties. In the professional realm, the stakes are often higher. You will face competition, expectations, and the pressures of navigating your career path. The transition will not be easy.

Nemostars dominated the first two sets (25:20 and 25:23, respectively). The Lady Doves experienced a range of emotions as they were determined and frustrated, but they remained focused on winning.