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The Uganda Christian University (UCU) teams continued to dominate on day two of the East African University Games hosted by Maseno University in Kenya. With remarkable performances across various disciplines, UCU athletes demonstrated their prowess, securing victories and podium finishes in several categories.  

Jovia Nakagolo was the star of the show, netting four goals to assert her dominance on the pitch. Harima Kanyago added two more to secure the resounding victory for the Lady Cardinals.

Maseno University – The Lady Cardinals from Uganda Christian University (UCU) suffered a narrow 0-1 defeat to Makerere University in a gripping football match during the ongoing East African University Games at Maseno University.

Uganda Christian University (UCU) teams delivered a dominant performance on the opening day of the East African University Games, showcasing their strength across multiple disciplines. From basketball to football, chess, netball, and volleyball, UCU athletes left an indelible mark as they began their quest for regional glory.

Uganda Christian University’s Lady Doves win their second match of the East African University Games volleyball competition, defeating Kenya’s Kenya College of Accountancy University (KCA University) 3-0 at Maseno University in Kenya.

The Uganda Christian University (UCU) volleyball teams, the Lady Doves and the Doves, kicked off their campaigns in style at this year’s East African University Games held at Maseno University, Kenya. Both teams secured 3-0 wins after their opponents, Kyambogo University, failed to show up for the matches.

In a time when young people face mounting pressures to balance academics, personal life, and leadership roles, Christy Asiimwe stands out as an example of how to succeed on multiple fronts. As a recent graduate of Uganda Christian University, Asiimwe excelled academically, achieving a 4.8 CGPA. Asiimwe also took on leadership responsibilities that gave her a sense of purpose and direction. Her story is one of balance, passion, and early pursuit of family life—an approach inspired by her parents and educators.

Life at the university has not always been easy for Dismas Nuwaine, a recent graduate from the School of Journalism, Media and Communication at Uganda Christian University (UCU). One of the biggest challenges he faced was not having enough money to cater for his needs. Sometimes he found he had to sleep on the couch in the common room at Nsibambi Hall or the floor of a friend’s room – because he couldn’t afford to rent a room on his own.

Did you know that out of 100,000 women in East Africa, 29.9 will be diagnosed with cancer, and of those, 15.4 will pass on? According to Breast Cancer Hub, breast cancer remains a critical health issue in the region, with rising incidence and high mortality rates due to late-stage diagnoses and limited treatment access.

The national election season is in full swing, and we find ourselves repeating the same vicious cycle where political leaders are running to churches, hobnobbing with ordinary citizens, and presenting themselves as modest servants of the people. From north to south, and west to east, it is a common sight to have political figures walk down dusty streets, take fluids from the same cups as villagers, and promise great change.