By Swift Reporter
Victoria University Vice Chancellor, Prof. Lawrence Muganga, has scooped the CEO/Digital Transformation Leader of the Year award at the Digital Impact Awards Africa 2026, in recognition of his commitment to harnessing technology to transform education and drive Uganda’s digital transformation.
The Digital Impact Awards Africa is an esteemed annual awards project, founded by HiPipo, which forms a part of the Digital and Financial Inclusion Summit. This research-based initiative celebrates and acknowledges excellence in digital innovation, digital inclusion, FinTech innovation, and financial inclusion products, services, and innovations.
The Awards program sets the pace for organizations to adopt advanced digital innovation and financial inclusion strategies. It encourages participants to improve and align their products and services by challenging and inspiring them to achieve greater heights of excellence.
The recognition has been welcomed by Victoria University, which described the achievement as a proud moment for the entire university community and a reflection of Muganga’s passion for using technology to create opportunities and reshape the education sector.
In a congratulatory message shared on X, the university praised its Vice Chancellor for inspiring the institution’s efforts towards building a digitally empowered Uganda.
“Your passion for harnessing technology to transform education and create opportunities continues to inspire us. We are honoured to be part of the team you lead and to contribute to your vision for a digitally empowered Uganda,” the university posted.
Victoria University added that the milestone should inspire even greater achievements, expressing pride in being part of the team working towards Muganga’s vision.
In his response, Muganga expressed gratitude for the recognition, saying it reinforced his commitment to exploring the possibilities of technology in transforming lives and advancing national development.
“Recognition like this is always encouraging, but more importantly, it reminds us why we do what we do. There is so much potential in what technology can make possible for our people and our country, and this recognition only strengthens our resolve to keep pushing boundaries and do more,” he said.
Muganga also applauded the Victoria University team for representing him at the awards ceremony, particularly Doreen Kayonga, Senior Executive Officer in the Office of the Vice Chancellor, who received the award on his behalf.
He further thanked HiPipo, the organisers of the Digital Impact Awards Africa, for recognising his contribution to digital transformation.
The Vice Chancellor dedicated the award to all those working towards Uganda’s digital transformation, noting that building a technology-driven future requires collective commitment.
“I dedicate this award to everyone who shares the dream of seeing Uganda achieve a successful digital transformation. We all have a role to play in building a future where technology opens doors, creates opportunities and makes life better for all of us,” he said.
The award comes amid growing calls for institutions of higher learning to embrace digital innovation, equip students with relevant technological skills and prepare graduates for the demands of an increasingly technology-driven economy.
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