Kampala, Uganda: Victoria University Vice Chancellor, Prof Dr Lawrence Muganga, has praised President Yoweri Museveni for his mental sharpness, composure and depth of thought, reminiscing of a high-level meeting at Nakasero State Lodge.
In a reflective post shared on his official X account on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, Prof Muganga said he met President Museveni on January 6 and was struck by the President’s clarity of mind, focus and intellectual engagement at the age of 80.
“Moments like these linger in the mind,” Muganga wrote passionately. “Sitting with him, listening intently, observing how he engages and articulates his thoughts, one cannot help but be impressed by his composure, focus, and remarkable mental sharpness at 80.”
The Victoria University VC said the President demonstrated deep attentiveness, asking probing questions and responding with clarity that reflected decades of disciplined reflection and an exceptional memory. “He listens deeply, asks thoughtful and probing questions, and responds with a clarity that reflects decades of disciplined reflection and an exceptional memory,” Muganga noted.
Beyond just his profound intellect, Muganga highlighted what he described as President Museveni’s calm and quietly commanding empathy, saying the President’s steady reasoning and consistency stood out during the engagement.
“What stands out most is his calm, genuine, and quietly commanding empathy. There is a steadiness in how he reasons and a reassuring consistency in his approach to national issues,” he said.
The VC couldn’t keep it to himself but describe how the meeting left him reflecting on what sustains such long-term mental clarity and resilience in leadership. “You walk away wondering what sustains such enduring mental strength and clarity over so many years of leadership,” he added.
In the same post, the academic leader turned the discussion toward Uganda’s future, arguing that the country’s next major leap depends on transforming its education system.
“As I reflect on our conversation, I am reminded that Uganda’s next great leap will depend on the transformation of its education system,” Muganga wrote, urging the President to prioritise education reform as a foundation for national development.
He called on Museveni to reimagine education as the engine that powers innovation, productivity and growth across all sectors. “Let Uganda become a country led by technology, creativity, and enlightened minds,” Muganga said, adding that such a focus would secure a lasting legacy.
“If you pursue this path, Your Excellency, you will have secured a legacy that will outlive any monument, a legacy that will be remembered with admiration and gratitude by generations to come.”
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