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Emmanuel Golyo in one of the tour vans they use ‘the real Africa: game parks, fresh waters, birds, moonlit skies’ - Growing up in a small community in central Uganda, Uganda Christian University (UCU) student, Emmanuel Golyo, had a simple childhood but with a rich connection.
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Nicholas Opiyo, a UCU alumnus and Ugandan lawyer, is among those speaking out about the danger of individuals possessing unmerited qualifications. UCU academicians frown over ‘doctored degrees’ - In Uganda and elsewhere in the world, titles are cherished and coveted. When a name has a prefix such as Professor, Dr. or Honorable, a person often is considered more esteemed than folks with none. In some cases, people take offense when not addressed by their titles.
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Denison Ssekiziyivu is a year-three student in UCU’s School of Business and already employed by a bank. Persistence pays off for work and school - Denison Ssekiziyivu, a Uganda Christian University (UCU) diploma graduate and final-year bachelor’s degree student, is juggling school and work. Neither came easily. 
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Superintendent of Police (SP) Ruth Kyobutungyi says at UCU she learned virtues such as humility, equity and integrity. UCU alum’s journey: From babysitter to police officer - As a pupil at Kibimbiri Primary School in the western Uganda district of Kanungu, a typical life for Ruth Kyobutungyi would go like this: Wake up early to till the land, after which she rushed home to prepare for school and ensure she arrived before lessons began.
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Ronnie Mugabi at the UCU School of Medicine At 40, Mugabi narrates journey from classroom to hospital ward - At age 40, when many people are usually mastering knowledge in a career, Ronnie Mugabi is switching his path, preparing to graduate with a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from Uganda Christian University (UCU) School of Medicine (SoM).
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Sharon Longora showcases eco-friendly briquettes. Longora’s mission to save the environment - In the dry, dusty village of Iriri in northern Uganda’s Napak District, water is scarce, but bushfires are common.
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Ben Bella Illakut, wearing a black cap, receives an award from Uganda’s Minister of ICT & National Guidance, Chris Baryomunsi. In the center is Irene Ssewankambo, the former head of Uganda Communications Commission in 2022. Ben Bella Illakut: Journalist’s journey through fear, exile and legacy - Born under a mango tree in Agaria village, Kumi district in eastern Uganda, Ben Bella Illakut’s life began in the most modest of ways.
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Namayanja Christabel Hospital internship welcomes UCU graduate to the weight of being a doctor - On the second day of her medical internship, Namayanja Christabel faced a test no textbook could have prepared her for. It was night shift. She was asked to confirm the death of a patient.
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Ronald Beinomugisha Katungi (left) with fellow leaders of the UCU Alumni Association and UCU Vice Chancellor, Prof. Aaron Mushengyezi (center) ‘You can lead even outside your technical field’ - When Ronald Beinomugisha Katungi began his journey in communication, he quickly felt at ease behind the microphone.
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Nkundizana Epaphra Muhammed sorts the coffee beans before starting the production. (Courtesy Photo) Epaphra’s love for agriculture propels him to coffee processing - Early this year, the Uganda Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) reported that the country’s coffee export revenue has risen to $115 million from the exported 413,221 60-kg (132 lb.) bags of coffee, in December 2024.
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