Kampala, Uganda | URN | Uganda Christian University (UCU) has emerged as one of the country’s fastest-growing private universities, recording significant gains in student enrolment, revenue generation, research funding and infrastructure development, achievements that university leaders say have laid a firm foundation for academic excellence and long-term sustainability. The milestones were …
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Kampala, Uganda | URN | Uganda Christian University (UCU) is facing renewed scrutiny after the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) faulted the institution for seeking regulatory guidance on Samantha Mwesigye’s credit transfer only after she had completed her law degree and was due for graduation. The latest development adds …
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Kampala, Uganda | URN | The High Court in Kampala has awarded 100 million shillings as compensation for general damages to a law student after finding that Uganda Christian University (UCU) acted irrationally and unfairly in handling the transfer of her academic credits from King’s College London in the United Kingdom. …
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Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu, is consulting government and health authorities on the possibility of holding a scientific virtual Martyrs Day celebration at the Anglican shrine in Namugongo Martyrs Shrine on June 3. The annual Uganda Martyrs Day celebrations, which …
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Mukono, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The prime suspect in the murder of Uganda Christian University (UCU) Director of Student Affairs, Pamela Ruth Tumwebaze, has been arraigned before the Mukono Grade One Magistrate’s Court and formally charged with murder and aggravated robbery. The suspect, identified as Hussein Dak Taewaiko, also known …
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Mukono, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Tears flowed freely at Nkoyoyo Hall as the body of Pamela Tumwebaze was carried into the prayer venue at Uganda Christian University. Lecturers stood in silence. Students lined the pathway. Hymns filled the air. It was not just the passing of a lecturer. It …
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Mukono, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Christian University (UCU) is mourning the tragic death of Pamela Ruth Tumwebaze, the university’s head of student affairs, who was killed at her home in Gwafu West, Goma Division, Mukono District. Her passing has sent shockwaves through the university community, leaving students, staff, …
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Mukono, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Residents of Gwafu West Village in Mukono Municipality are reeling after the shocking murder of Palema Ruth Tumwebaze, 46, the Head of Student Affairs at Uganda Christian University (UCU). Her body was discovered in her home in the early hours of the morning, sending …
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COMMENT | ANTHONY OKUCU | It is graduation day at Uganda Christian University. Today, 568 students will walk proudly across the stage to receive their degrees and diplomas — a celebration of faith, excellence, and hard work. The university community rejoices, parents beam with pride, and the graduates smile, …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Christian University (UCU) has unveiled new graduation gowns to replace the traditional black gowns ahead of the second edition of its 25th graduation, scheduled for Friday this week. During the unveiling ceremony, Rev. Dr. Assoc. Prof. John Kitayimbwa, Deputy Vice Chancellor of Academics, announced …
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