By Annet Kobusingye
It was pomp and glamour as Office of the National Chairman media coordinator Mr Kamuntu Frank earned a Second Class Upper Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism and Media Studies from Victoria University at the 8th Graduation Ceremony on Friday afternoon.
Kamuntu was among the 1470 students the University passed out with Degree, Diploma and Certificate awards at a multimillion, swanky and sumptuous graduation ceremony held at the world-class Speke Resort Convention Centre Munyonyo.
At exactly 12:54, Kamuntu took centre stage before Chancellor Prof John Opuda-Asibo who conferred him the Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism and Media Studies. He was flanked by his two lovely parents and their daughter.
Immediately after the conferment, the ONC media guru who is also CEO of SwiftNews couldn’t hold the joy of hitting this academic milestone, reflecting on the sleepless nights and all the stress that comes with studying while at the same time working.
”This is a moment everyone wishes to see, full of joy, exultation, euphoria and rhapsody. But before I say anything, I want to dedicate this degree to my big-hearted elder brother, mentor and celebrated educationist, Professor Lawrence Muganga. I’m able to stand here today in this colourful attire, call it gown simply because of him,” an emotional Frank said, praising Muganga the Vice-Chancellor of Victoria University.
Adding; “He is not my academic guardian but almost a full parent to me. He got me from zero and backed me up for this prestigious degree. I can’t find enough words to thank him, but only God knows, Papa Muganga may God bless you for me.”
Earlier, Kamuntu was blessed to be featured alongside Next Media’s celebrated photographer Francis Isano, NBS Journalist Kitimbo Thomas and ex-NBS Reporter, Daniel Lutaaya as they testified about the uniqueness of Victoria University sharing that his journey was so smooth courtesy of the fantastic learning environment, supportive lecturers but most notably accessing all the lectures anytime anytime-anywhere through digital means.
”Courtesy of Prof Muganga’s forward-thinking administration, I have been doing everything online, you don’t have to lose your job because of studies, I would find my lectures online, and do my exams online. That’s how smooth the journey has been,” Kamuntu said in the video.
“I, therefore, want to use this opportunity to apprise all the Gen Zs out there that this is the ‘University of You’, this is a place to be for those thinking about the new world of technology, in fact, this graduation’s theme is ‘Preparing Students for The Age of AI,” remember in the next few years, only those able to deal with the magic of AI will be able to succeed, save your future today by rushing to get enrolled at Victoria University, don’t say I didn’t alert you!”
Asked what next after this graduation, Kamuntu proudly said; ”well, one of my lecturers and a friend indeed Mr Kakuru Isaac once told me ‘Frank Never Settle For Less’, and you have heard here in speeches the Chief Guest Deputy Speaker Rt Hon Thomas Tayebwa has just said one degree is not enough, so soon I will be going back to Victoria University and I enrol for a Masters Degree, remember, African icon Nelson Mandela said; ”Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”
Kamuntu graduated alongside State Minister for Lands & Urban Development Hon Persis Namuganza, Nakaseke Central MP (NUP) Hon. Mayanja Allan, celebrated TV host Miles Rwamiti, Baby Gloria, among others
Of the 1470 students who graduated at Victoria University’s 8th congregation, 692 were males while 778 were females. 129 graduated with Master’s Degrees, 506 with Bachelors, 141 with Diplomas and 694 passed out with Certificate awards.
The colourful graduation attracted esteemed high-profile guests including the University Founder and Ruparelia Group Chairman, Dr Sudhir Ruparelia and wife Jyotsna Ruparelia, Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa, Kalungu West MP who is also Education Minister (Shadow Cabinet), Joseph Gonzaga Ssewungu, Kwagalana Group Chairman, Mr Godfrey Kirumira, among others.
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