- Sports fraternity mourns the death of basketball player
- Stories stealing attention from football at the World Cup
- South Sudanese named best exhibitors at International students’ week
- Students urged to support those with mental health struggles
- UCU retirement scheme declares 12.33% interest rate
- Two UCU student athletes win at Akii Bua championship
- Lady Cardinals’ win boosts Super League return hopes
- Mob killing and arson: Deaths of rugby playerand Kyambogo student shocks many
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A total of 10 countries were represented during this week’s activities including Tanzania, Rwanda, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, South Sudan, Eritrea, Liberia, Germany, Nigeria and Malawi.
Combined School of Social Sciences and SJMC team defeated FEDT 2-0 to win the UCU Inter-Faculty Games 2026 title. Goals from Diego Mugambwa and tournament top scorer Simon Arike capped a disciplined performance built on tactical execution and resilient defending.
UCU will once again carry Uganda’s hopes onto the continental stage when the 8th Federation of African University Sports (FASU) AfroVarsity 3×3 Basketball Challenge tips off at the University of Ibadan in Nigeria from May 29 to June 1, 2026.
At six months, my mother noticed a peculiar swelling on the lower part of my tiny back. It quickly grew into a huge sac and prompted a rush to the hospital. Following tests, the doctor determined I had spina bifida, a birth defect in which the spine and spinal cord don’t form properly. The National Institutes of Health reports up to 10 of every 1,000 babies have it. An estimated 1,400 children are born with spina bifida annually in Uganda.
Speaking to The Standard, UCU sports tutor Sam Lukaire revealed that they will shift attention to next season and see how to improve the team.
Procrastination is the tendency to unnecessarily postpone an activity that one ought to carry out.
There is a drumbeat of change ringing throughout Africa’s media landscape. I think it’s high time the continent witnesses what is emerging, a surge in digital connectivity and a growing appetite for local, authentic information.
“The university shall remain closed for the dates of 9–10 May to allow staff and students to travel to their respective census enumeration locations; services like Allan Galpin Health Center, Janani Luwum Dining, and Security shall remain operational.” The memo stated
If given all the desired support, the University football league stands a chance of creating a culture that has the potential to be the best foundation for football identity and fan base development.
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