Victoria University's vice chancellor Dr Lawrence Muganga moans the loss of his Dear Mother -

‎Victoria University vice chancellor Lawrence Muganga has offered a deeply personal reflection on loss and faith following the death of his mother, Immaculate Kayonga, choosing to frame his grief not only as a son in mourning but as a man shaped by a lifetime of quiet sacrifice, prayer and resilience.

‎Kayonga died on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at the age of 86, a day Muganga described as the most painful of his life.

‎In a message shared with friends, colleagues and the wider public, he spoke of a woman whose influence extended far beyond the private space of family, anchoring his values and sense of purpose long before he rose to national prominence in academia.

‎“My heart is heavy, and my soul trembles at the thought of never hearing your voice again,” Muganga wrote, capturing a grief that felt immediate and unfiltered. Yet even as he mourned, his words leaned toward gratitude and faith, drawing comfort from the belief that his mother had returned to the God she served devotedly throughout her life

‎In his tribute, he described her as his hero and greatest source of inspiration, noting that every milestone he has achieved bears the imprint of her prayers and sacrifice.‎Victoria University joined in mourning, issuing an official condolence message that described Kayonga as a woman of grace, faith and devotion to family. The institution said her values had indirectly shaped the leadership of the university through her son, and assured Muganga of its solidarity during what it termed a moment of profound loss. Quoting Philippians 4:7, the university prayed for peace and strength for the family.