We Shall Miss Your Dedicated Services! Prof. Muganga Leads Victoria University In Mourning Beloved Lecturer Dr. Tom Mugizi

By Frank Kamuntu 

Victoria University is mourning the death of Dr. Tom Mugizi, a dedicated and respected lecturer whose contribution to teaching and mentorship left a lasting mark on the institution and its academic community.

In a message to the university community, Vice Chancellor Prof. Lawrence Muganga described the loss as deeply painful, noting that Dr. Mugizi was more than a colleague.

“Today is a sorrowful day for the Victoria University community as we grieve the loss of our brother, friend, and esteemed lecturer, Dr. Tom Mugizi,” Prof. Muganga said. “My sincere condolences go to his family, friends, and everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. May his soul rest in heavenly peace.”

In a separate statement, Victoria University praised Dr. Mugizi as an educator whose character and commitment distinguished him throughout his service.

“With deep sorrow, we mourn the passing of Dr. Tom Mugizi, a dedicated and esteemed lecturer of Victoria University,” the university said. “His wisdom, humility, and commitment to shaping minds will never be forgotten.”

The university noted that Dr. Mugizi played a significant role in guiding students and contributing to academic excellence through his teaching and engagement with learners. Colleagues and students have described him as approachable, principled, and deeply committed to his work.

“Our heartfelt condolences go out to his family, friends, colleagues, and students during this difficult time,” the statement added. “May his soul rest in honor and eternal peace.”

As the university community continues to grieve, Dr. Mugizi is being remembered for his professionalism, compassion, and enduring influence on those he taught and worked with. His legacy, colleagues say, will continue to live on through the many students whose lives he shaped through education and mentorship.