“Increasing concentration of greenhouse gases as a result of human activities is intensifying the greenhouse effect and contributing to global warming and climate change,” explained Dr Namirembe.

“As a result of this gala, we have all been brought together,” he said, calling for similar activities to be extended to other UCU campuses.

“Your contribution towards this is not only for the run, but also a contribution that one of us who is in need is going to be assisted to complete their education here at UCU,” Mugawe said.

Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord,” he said, quoting Colossians 3:23.

She observed that young people do not grow up within communication campaigns but within relationships, and their decisions are influenced by several factors, including what they believe, what their peers think, what their parents and partners say, and the social environment in which they live.

Students need academic knowledge, but they also need experience. They need theory, but they should know how to use it. They need qualifications, but they also need to learn the ability to adapt.