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Speaking to The Standard, Franklin, an engineering student at UCU, emphasised the significance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. “Anything about health comes first. A healthy body and mind equals a better life,” he said.

YMCA goalkeeper Isabirye Peter kept his team in contention with a crucial double save in the 43rd minute, denying UCU a chance to extend their lead before the break.

Namutebi credits her internship for sharpening her time management and storytelling skills. “I learned how to package stories under tight timelines and how to interact with professionals in the field. It’s an experience that gave me confidence and clarity about my career goals,” she says.

In her speech at the 2024 National Safe Motherhood Conference, Dr Chamberlain-Froese said that most efforts at communication on maternal health were targeted towards adults. Speaking on the importance of individuals, she noted that adolescents are a large part of Uganda’s population and are often most likely affected by the issues STM seeks to solve. For messaging to ignore them is a huge disservice. 

Striker Harry Abiti extended the advantage with a brace, scoring in the 33rd and 65th minutes, while Peter Kyomuhendo sealed the emphatic win with a strike in the 71st minute. 

It has been a tough campaign for the Cardinals, who have struggled to find consistency in their performances.

Casablanca Bar in Mukono has been closed until further notice, a notice on its gate says. This comes after Trevor Byandala, a First year Business student of Uganda Christian University (UCU), allegedly lost his life in the bar last month

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In 2021, during his first year at UCU, Tumusiime enrolled in a Bachelor of Tourism and Hospitality Management programme. While many of his peers focused solely on their studies, Tumusiime identified a market opportunity that changed his trajectory. “I chose this fruit business because it doesn’t require a lot of startup capital,” he explained. “With fruits, you’re dealing with a product everyone needs because they are healthy and packed with vitamins.”

Drunk driving remains a pressing issue in Uganda, contributing to a significant number of road accidents and fatalities. According to the Uganda Police Force (UPF), the number of reported fatalities in the country increased by 6% from 4534 in 2022 to 4806 in 2023, over 3,500 road traffic accidents in the past year were linked to alcohol consumption, resulting in more than 800 deaths.