University News

UCU
18
Mar

Love for English landed Congolese national at UCU

By Kefa SenogaWhen Micheline Ugara Mazo arrived in Uganda more than six years ago, all she wanted was to pursue a university education. She did not care what course she studied. To get herself ready for education in Uganda, Ugara Mazo, a native of he Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), ...
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UCU
16
Mar

Showcasing Innovation, Creativity and Talent at UCU’s Career Exhibition Day

On Saturday, March 16, Uganda Christian University (UCU) hosted an engaging and educative Career Exhibition Day aimed at providing a platform for students, faculty, and university staff to showcase their multidisciplinary research and innovation projects. The event also served as an opportunity for students, faculty and staff to demonstrate their...
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university Vice Chancellors exchange gifts
14
Mar

Pictorial: UCU and St. Paul’s University, Kenya, move to strengthen and implement partnership

On March 13th through 14th, 2024, Uganda Christian University (UCU) hosted a team from St. Paul’s University (SPU), Kenya, led by Rev. Prof. James Kombo, the Vice-Chancellor. The visit was marked by warmth and excitement as both institutions shared experiences and further explored potential collaborations. While at UCU, the visitors...
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UCU
12
Mar

Scholarship recipients narrate struggles to keep in school

In June 2022, Uganda Christian University launched “For Just 10k,”a campaign intended to raise financial support for students who are facing economic distress. One of the organizations that responded to that call was the Ubuntu Youth Leadership Centre (UYLC).  Dr. Sabrina Kitaka, the chairperson of the board at UYLC, noted that they wanted...
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UCU
11
Mar

Congress provides hope for parents of special needs children

By Kefa SenogaIn 2018, a patient in a Ugandan hospital labor ward developed a ruptured placenta. As expected, this emergency required all the attention of the medical staff on duty. Many of the women who were in labor in the same ward could only be assisted after handling the urgent...
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RURAL
10
Mar

Rural Uganda women defy odds to create a livelihood for families

By Kefa SenogaAchito Loyce is not someone who prides in being defined by her past. She does not want challenges to define her. And that is precisely the reason she has defied all odds to transform not just her life, but that of her children, as well as siblings.  From...
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UCU
06
Mar

Young entrepreneurs showcase products at business expo

By Kefa SenogaThe first student-organized business expo at the Uganda Christian University (UCU) School of Business (SoB) was held at the university’s main campus from February 9-10.  Sekiziyivu Denison, president of the UCU School of Business Society, said the event was intended to promote student commerce, as well as expose...
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UCU
04
Mar

UCU students share internship experiences

Many students from the Uganda Christian University (UCU) Main/Mukono Campus and other campuses and constituent colleges are engaged in internships at different places of work. The internships are intended to enable students gain work experience while satisfying requirements for their university qualifications. Pauline Luba talked to some education, business and journalism students...
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UCU
04
Mar

UCU Fitness Club empowers minds, bodies, spirits

By Bena NekesaIn the heart of Uganda Christian University (UCU), amidst the bustling academic endeavors and vibrant Mukono campus life, the UCU Fitness Club emerged.  The club visionary is Charles Miti, age 31, a student working toward a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance, School of Business. While he...
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