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Cohabitation is a trend that seems to be growing at Uganda Christian University (UCU), a quick basic survey we did, shows. University students are increasingly opting to cohabit, a practice that they say offers both convenience and companionship. However, this trend has raised concerns amongst various people within the institution. While some see it as a pragmatic solution to high living costs and a way to strengthen relationships, others warn of the potential academic and social pitfalls. 

The users of Bishop Tucker Road in Mukono have complained about the state of the road. Those who sell items on it are battling with thick layers of dust falling on their merchandise. Some electronics shop owners have had to resort to purchasing electric blowers to remove the dust that accumulates daily. The 4.7-mile road connecting the Kampala-Jinja highway to Namilyango, and which serves as the main route to Uganda Christian University (UCU) has become a source of frustration for the users. In December 2020, the situation improved when Mukono Municipality’s local council commenced renovations. Fresh tarmac was laid on the section from the bus stop on the Kampala-Jinja road to Wandegeya trading centre, just before the UCU small gate, covering a distance of approximately 0.4 kilometers. By mid-April 2021 however, the construction had stalled.

“Alright guys, we’re rolling in 3… 2… 1… action,” director Brian Kabogoza announces to the cast as he leans in on the camera, operated by Richard Ssekitoleko, capturing a long shot of the actors on set. 

“I love to let the world know about the beautiful things we do at UCU,” she says. Her dedication to her work is so much so that her children often assist her in capturing moments related to climate change and other research areas she’s involved in, demonstrating her influence even within her family.

The UCU Lady Canons secured their place in the National Basketball League (NBL) finals after a decisive 58-43 victory over the KIU Rangers in Game Four of their semifinal series on Thursday at Lugogo Indoor Stadium.

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For UCU, Sifuma Peter and Lwabaga Ibanda both scored 14 points, but their efforts fell short against the Oilers.

“Touch of Class restaurant has the largest market in the school and they have good food, but their structure is poor. They have papyrus mats as their ceiling that holds water and they leak; sometimes you are eating and a rat passes through and the water drops into your food. Their roofs leak, even when it hasn’t rained,”

Now, Nankya is set to embark on a new chapter in her football career by joining Egyptian Women’s Premier League 2023-2024 champions TUT FC, also known as Tutankhamun.

On March 20, 2020, the Ugandan government, under the leadership of His Excellency Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, shut down all academic institutions to curb the spread of COVID-19. This decision halted Uganda Christian University’s (UCU) Easter semester, thrusting the institution into uncharted waters. As the pandemic unfolded, UCU’s response and subsequent adaptations shaped its trajectory.