Uganda’s run to the final included a dramatic 15-14 semifinal victory over Argentina, where the
team held its nerve to book a place in the gold medal match against South Africa.
To satisfy the in-laws and preserve public respectability, young men are forced into heavy commercial bank loans, predatory money lenders, and crushing personal debt.
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.
The motion seeking an additional Member of Parliament (MP) to represent the Faculty of Health Sciences was moved by the current faculty MP, Ali Muganga.
Ilungole said the win came as a surprise after the team faced significant challenges during production, including criticism of an unfinished version shown at the first screening.
A player has three seconds to release the ball, but within those seconds she must decide where to pass, how hard to pass it, how high the ball should go and where the defender is positioned. For you to calculate all those things, there is no way you can tell me that you can think all those things in three seconds and you can’t gain anything when you’re reading.
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.
I hope to build a career in public procurement. Procurement is a sensitive field that requires integrity, and I hope to contribute to ensuring proper accountability in the use of public resources. I am also open to opportunities in academia because I would enjoy teaching and mentoring future students.
When COVID-19 struck, Kamagra says it “took a lot of my life.” Before the pandemic, he had a business and even a chapati stall that were running well, but they were badly affected and collapsed during the lockdown. Like many Ugandans, he was forced to start again from scratch.
Lampiao emphasised that supervisors have a critical responsibility to guide doctoral candidates in identifying gaps in existing literature and developing research projects that contribute new knowledge to their respective fields.
BUSINESS
Both the Main Campus and Kampala Campus of Uganda Christian University have been abuzz with bazaars, with vendors displaying different items for students and others to buy. The bazaar at the main campus is being held at the Guild Square and, unlike previous times, will run longer, for a period of three weeks.
At Bishop Tucker School of Divinity and Theology, where he resumed leadership in Easter Semester 2026, his vision for theology students is clear: Inform. Form. Transform to Perform. This vision is inspired by Acts of the Apostles 1:8.
Mumbere’s journey began with strong family expectations for him to pursue civil engineering, a course chosen largely to fulfil his mother’s dream and belief in his academic potential. Although he accepted the decision with the hope of making her proud, he quickly discovered that the course did not align with his passion or identity.
According to Mbonye, the addiction began with alcohol which sent him into a depression, and then cigarettes got into the picture. The substances, he says, made him create illusions of bonding, friendship and happiness. But this new lifestyle did not come without costs.
In their opening match against Brazil, Morocco fielded 11 foreign-born players, the highest number by any team in a World Cup match. Many of those players grew up in European countries before choosing to represent the land of their parents or grandparents.
Artan was not the only person whose World Cup experience was affected by immigration issues. Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey was also unable to join the Black Stars for their opening match after Canada denied him entry because of an ongoing legal rape case in the United Kingdom.
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.
Members of the Uganda Christian University (UCU) Staff Retirement Benefits Scheme are set to benefit from an interest rate of 12.33% on their savings towards retirement for the financial year ending December 31, 2025. This was announced during the annual general meeting held on June 11, 2026.
To understand how today’s youth perceive the legacy of these martyrs, we spoke to some Uganda Christian University (UCU) students. Their reflections suggest that the fire of 1886 has not gone out, it has simply changed form.
As a journalist, I am not outside this reflection. Our profession is meant to speak uncomfortable truths. But we do not always succeed. The pressures are real from economic to political and sometimes to personal fears.
President Abraham Elomaboni made the call during the General Assembly after the challenge of missing marks emerged as a major concern raised during the assembly held at Nkoyoyo Hall on the university campus.
Science & Tech
One of the developers, Bak Kau Nak, explained that the scoreboard is designed to support multiple sports, including basketball, football, volleyball, netball, and any other sport that requires timekeeping and scoring.
UCU Lady Canons head into Game Three of the 2026 National Basketball League Finals against JT Lady Jaguars with a 2–0 series lead, following their 65–61 victory, and the chance to move within one win of their first league title since 2022.
UCU Lady Canons now turn their attention to the finals against the JT Lady Jaguars as they seek to extend their record in the Women’s National Basketball League.
For the Lady Canons, Friday’s game presents an opportunity to finish the series and return to the NBL finals after missing out last season.
Coach Kiguyi Emmanuel and Samuel Lukaire’s side must now win Game Three to keep their season alive, while Namuwongo will be aiming to complete the series and book another appearance in the National Basketball League Finals.
Having taken Game One 79-71, Coach Emmanuel Kiguyi’s side now hold a commanding 2–0 lead in the best-of-five series and are one victory away from reaching the finals after missing out last season.
“Jonah was a good friend to many, humble, funny, happy and liked joking a lot. He was so passionate about basketball, a hard worker and a great teammate. He was always jolly, very competitive and hated losing,” Mesho said.
Their victory over USIU-Africa in the final extended UCU’s dominance in the competition, having also defeated the Kenyan side in the 2024 and 2025 championship games.
The Lady Canons are chasing a third consecutive Afro Varsity 3×3 title and another qualification to the FISU University 3×3 World Cup.
UCU opened their campaign with a 21–3 victory over Afe Babalola University (ABUAD) before defeating the University of Abuja 21–11 in their second group match.
SJMC and Social Sciences edged the School of Business 25-23 to win the UCU Inter-Faculty Netball title, while FEDAT dominated the School of Law 76-46 in the basketball final, sealing a memorable double finale to the university’s Inter-Faculty Games.
Coached by UCU Canons shooting guard Zachariah Ekirappa, the SJMC and Social Sciences side put up a determined performance to seal the podium finish in a highly contested encounter.
Lady Canons secured a 61–50 victory over Pearl Queens in a National Basketball League fixture played at Lugogo Indoor Arena, while UCU Canons were awarded 20 points and a win after Kampala Rockets failed to turn up for their scheduled game
Uganda Christian University basketball teams managed a successful weekend, with back-to-back wins as UCU Canons bounced back from two consecutive defeats against KCCA Panthers and City Oilers with a strong second-half display to defeat Sommet 67–55 in a National Basketball League fixture played on 15 May 2026 at Lugogo Indoor Arena.