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For many people today, saving money is a helpful way to put some money away that they might need in the future for an emergency or to pay for a goal they have had, such as furthering their studies or building their house. However, saving on your own is not as easy to do. It takes discipline and commitment.

“I genuinely love all the changes around campus, especially the pavers. My favourite area is around Bishop Tucker, which is really pleasing to the eye,” said Michelle Lubogo, a second-year law student.

How attentive are we to the well-being of those around us? Do we notice subtle changes in behavior that might indicate someone is struggling? More importantly, do you create an environment where individuals feel safe to confide in you when they encounter inevitable life challenges?

I started doing business with furniture; we would make beds and wardrobes in 2022 during my S6 vacation, though it’s my dads’ business. I branched off from furniture to selling shoe racks (it is what I sell majorly) alongside selling body sprays, perfumes and snacks.

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.

A third-year law student at Uganda Christian University (UCU), Osbert Alinda, has been arrested .

“Before I came to UCU, I had this image that it was a strict school with tight rules and regulations. My friends even said it was more like boarding school, but I didn’t mind. Deep down, I loved everything about UCU because I wanted to come out as a well-rounded lady—someone of value and substance to society—and I knew I could find that at UCU.

Social media serves as an extension of our CVs, reflecting not only our professional accomplishments but also our values, behaviour, and personality. In today’s competitive job market, employers increasingly use social media as a supplementary screening tool. And so what we choose to share can either bolster our credibility or undermine it entirely. It is essential to curate our online presence deliberately, ensuring that our posts align with our aspirations and how we wish to be perceived by others.

The ruling, delivered on September 29, found that Nassozi’s accountability for the funds was insufficient. The tribunal court ruled that her allowances should be attached  to the University account until further notice. It also stated that Nassozi refunds what she failed to account for. 

“I had lost hope but upon receiving the LDC email, hope has returned and indeed it is a prayer answered for me and everyone else that was waiting. It feels good because I don’t have to worry about not knowing what’s next. I have a plan now of working for three months as I wait for January,”