Kampala, (UG);- The management, staff, students and leadership of Victoria University are in a celebratory mood after being crowned the Best Private University in Uganda for the year in the 2024/2025 Uganda Responsible Investment certification and Uganda Development Champions Awards.
The University, owned by the Ruparelia Group, was recognized by Public Opinions for being the leader in promoting artificial intelligence, student-centred learning, paying taxes, supporting productive corporate social responsibility, combating bureaucracy, and supporting the actualization of the NRM government programs.
Victoria University has been the best in swift response to the actualization and deepening of the NRM government projects and programs. Through its corporate social responsibility, the university has vehemently supported the publication and dissemination of the achievements of President Museveni and the NRM government.
The university is a leader in promoting talents and is dedicated to encouraging students to apply for the Parish Development Model in their communities.
The University Vice Chancellor, Prof Dr Lawrence Muganga, has committed himself to encouraging his students to actively embrace the Parish Development Model program in their areas. He has always supported the dissemination of the achievements of President Museveni through supporting publications dedicated to publishing the achievements of the Government of Uganda.
Buyinza Adam Luzindana, Team Leader of Public Opinions, said Prof. Muganga has something special that we Ugandans have not seen. The man is a genius; he is too knowledgeable, but above all, he loves Uganda and President Museveni. Muganga Lawrence is a certified Uganda Development Champion.
VU and Artificial Intelligence
Prof Muganga, a leading the artificial intelligence innovation campaign in Uganda is the first to technically explain artificial intelligence in Uganda and has gone the extra mile to create awareness on AI, including writing books and articles about AI.
Muganga believes that the actualization of artificial intelligence will help to promote cyber security, combat corruption, and tackle organized criminal activities. He says AI has the potential to play a transformative role in Uganda’s development.
By leveraging AI technologies, Muganga is optimistic that Uganda can accelerate its economic growth, improve the quality of life for its citizens, and enhance its competitiveness in the global market.
For instance, AI can be applied in various sectors such as healthcare, education, agriculture, and finance to improve efficiency, productivity, and decision-making. In healthcare, AI-powered diagnostic tools can help detect diseases more accurately and quickly, while in agriculture, AI-driven precision farming can optimize crop yields and reduce waste.
The President of Uganda, H.E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has himself stated that AI can help Uganda address some of its pressing development challenges, such as poverty, unemployment, and inequality.
For example, AI-powered chatbots can provide citizens with access to essential services and information, while AI-driven analytics can help policymakers make data-driven decisions to address poverty and inequality.
The President further stated that AI can also create new job opportunities in fields such as data science, machine learning, and robotics, which can help reduce unemployment and stimulate economic growth. Overall, the strategic adoption and deployment of AI can help Uganda achieve its development goals and become a more prosperous and equitable society.
The survey to determine the best private university in the promotion of artificial intelligence and digital education was conducted by Public Opinions, targeting 10 private universities that were nominated. Victoria University was voted the best by Ugandans across the country.
Victoria University will hence be inducted in the Prestigious Annual Uganda Development Champions Journal for Certified Responsible Investments, a high-profile journal distributed to government officials, members of Parliament, security chiefs, religious leaders, and members of the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM).
The Uganda Development Champions Award is a prestigious award that recognizes outstanding contributions to Uganda.
About Victoria University
Victoria University, Kampala – a shining beacon of transformational education – embarked on its mission in August 2013, determined to provide a contemporary approach to learning that would ignite a passion for growth and excellence. And what an incredible journey it has been.
In August 2022, His Excellency the President of the Republic of Uganda, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, recognized the exceptional achievements of our university by awarding us with a charter – a testament to our unwavering commitment to meeting and surpassing national and international standards.
The University stands tall and proud as the premier modern university in the region, thanks to our relentless focus on providing practical and hands-on learning experiences. VU equips its students with unique employable skills that enable them to become self-reliant and self-employed, empowering them to make a positive impact in their communities.
Victoria University’s unwavering commitment to educational innovation has earned us a well-deserved reputation as an essential player in the field of education. The University offer exclusive learning techniques that cater to the diverse needs of its students, putting them at the center of its educational approach to ensure their individual growth and development.
VU is passionate about providing high-quality education and is poised to continue advancing the field of education in the region with charter status. With its focus on innovation, student-centered learning, and experiential education, the University will continue to be a distinguished center for learning for years to come.
About Public Opinions
Public Opinions started in 2008 under the leadership of Buyinza Adam Luzindana and has today expanded as the leading public awareness, information dissemination, and public relations firm in Uganda. The firm is a leader in Information dissemination, Public Awareness, Public Relations, Corporate Branding, Printing of Promotional and Campaign Materials, Investment Promotion, recognising best-performing Leaders and Corporate Bodies, Publishing the Annual Uganda Development Champions Journal, etc.
Buyinza Adam Luzindana, the CEO of Public Opinions was a member of the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the National Resistance Movement, where he served as Regional Chairman for the NRM Youth League Kampala Region from 2011-2015.
He also served as the Supreme Leader of the Uganda Poor Youth Movement from 2014-2019 when it was allegedly disbanded, and previously as Chairman and Supreme Leader of Makerere University Poor Students Association (MUPOSA).
To-date, Buyinza is the Managing Director of Buyinza Group Limited a company involved in General Trading, Real Estate Development, Foods and Beverages, etc. He is passionate about Diplomacy, International Relations and Strategic Engagements.
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