University News

UCU Research
09
Jan

AIRTEA Project: Enhancing Market Access and Empowering Smallholder Farmers in Uganda

Uganda Christian University (UCU) has been implementing the AIRTEA project entitled, “Enhancing inclusive market access for African Indigenous vegetable seed and value-added products by smallholder farmers in Uganda.  This project started in 2022 and has been funded by the European Union through the Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA)...
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UCU
06
Jan

UCU Grooms Future Leaders at 27th Guild Orientation

Uganda Christian University (UCU) has kicked off the new academic year with a two-day leadership orientation for Guild Leaders from all its campuses at it’s main campus in Mukono. The event, held at the Main Campus in Mukono, aims to equip student leaders with essential skills to navigate the challenges...
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UCU Uni Games
06
Jan

UCU Excels at EA Games, Beating 36 Universities

Uganda Christian University (UCU) made a strong impression at the 13th East Africa University Games, held at Maseno University in Kenya from 15th – 21st December 2024. During the games, UCU students showcased their exceptional athletic talents, earning them 15 gold medals, 10 silver medals, and 7 bronze medals. Bravo to...
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UCU SPORTS
17
Dec

UCU Teams Shine on Day One of East African Games

Day one of the East African University Games at Maseneno University was a resounding success for Uganda Christian University (UCU) teams. They excelled in most sports, including basketball, football, chess, netting, and volleyball. Basketball The UCU men’s basketball team defeated Kenyatta University 55-44. They played excellent defense and scored quickly...
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14
Dec

TEAM UCU GEARS UP FOR EAST AFRICA UNIVERSITY GAMES

With only one day left to the 13th Eastern Africa University Games at Maseno University in Kenya, the Uganda Christian University (UCU) team is intensifying its preparations to compete at the regional level. After finishing second in the 2023 Association of Ugandan University Sports (AUUS) Games, Team UCU enters the...
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UCU UPDATE
13
Dec

Memo on January Semester Opening & 2025 Fees Structure

All UCU Students and Parents, The Easter (January) Semester 2025 will open on January 8, 2025, as stated in the attached memo from the Office of the Deputy Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration. The memo also includes an update on the UCU Fees Structure for the Financial Year 2025. Merry Christmas and a blessed 2025. UCU Memo on Fees...
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UCU
12
Dec

UCU awards exceptional staff at end-of-year community worship

By Irene Best NyapendiAn early November 2024 call from the Human Resource and Administration (HR & A) Directorate of Uganda Christian University (UCU) to Suzan Ekadu found her phone off. Nevertheless, the caller sent her a congratulatory message. When Ekadu, an Assistant Registrar at Uganda Christian University (UCU), finally checked...
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UCU Admin issue Christmas hampers
11
Dec

UCU Celebrates the Season of Giving: Christmas Hampers for All Staff

The spirit of Christmas remains vibrant at Uganda Christian University (UCU) as the Directorate of Human Resource and Administration officially launched the annual Christmas gift hamper distribution, at the ICMI Building, UCU Main Campus, Mukono. This activity, which signifies UCU’s dedication to staff appreciation and care, was flagged off by...
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ucu alum
10
Dec

UCU alumnus uses journalism to champion social change

By Irene Best NyapendiIn 2022, residents of Karusandara in Kasese, a district in western Uganda, threatened to boycott an election that the Government was organizing. Their reason? The Government had been silent on their plight for a long time. They accused the government of dishonesty, claiming that the people were...
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