KAMPALA, UGANDA, 20 October 2025 —Dr. Lawrence Muganga, the Vice Chancellor of Victoria University (VU) Kampala, has been awarded the prestigious 2025 Global Impact Award by Afroglobal Television in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The award recognizes his significant contributions to using education as a transformative force in Africa.
Dr. Muganga expressed his profound gratitude for the international recognition, which he views as a testament to the collective efforts at Victoria University. “I am deeply honored and truly humbled to receive the 2025 Global Impact Award from Afroglobal Television,” he stated. “This recognition is not only a personal milestone but also a celebration of our collective efforts at @VUKampala to use education as a force for transformation and a tool to shape the future of our continent.”
A Vision for Transformation
The Global Impact Award is presented by Afroglobal Television, Silvertrust Media, and the Transformation Institute for Leadership and Innovation. Dr. Muganga acknowledged these organizations for recognizing the vision driving his work. Victoria University, under his leadership, has been a strong proponent of innovative and impact-driven education designed to meet the demands of the modern job market and contribute directly to continental development.
Family Shares the Spotlight
In a particularly touching moment, Dr. Muganga’s children, Wonder Muganga and Nelissa Ingabire Muganga, represented him at the awards ceremony in Toronto.
”In a very special way, I want to thank my amazing children, Wonder Muganga and Nelissa Ingabire Muganga, for representing me so beautifully at the awards ceremony,” the Vice Chancellor shared. “Seeing them stand tall at such a global stage and embrace this moment with such confidence fills me with great joy. I could not have asked for a better experience.”
The award underscores the growing international recognition for the innovative educational model being championed at Victoria University, further cementing its role as a key institution in shaping Africa’s future leaders.