Championing Inclusion: Victoria University VC Dr. Lawrence Muganga Pledges Full Support for PwD, Aspiring Lawyer Joviah Nabwuma

What the report says

Victoria University Vice Chancellor Dr. Lawrence Muganga has publicly expressed support for Joviah Nabwuma, a law student who uses a wheelchair and hopes to practice law in Uganda and abroad. According to Watchdog Uganda, Muganga shared the message on X after meeting Nabwuma and said the university would accompany her as she pursues her legal ambitions. The report also says a video showed a friendly exchange between the two, with the vice chancellor offering encouragement and a pledge of institutional backing.

The article presents Nabwuma’s story as part of a wider challenge facing persons with disabilities in Uganda’s education system. It cites data showing that participation drops sharply as learners move from primary to secondary school and then into tertiary education. The piece also points to high levels of youth disability-related unemployment and disengagement from work or study, especially among young women.

Watchdog Uganda frames Muganga’s comments as part of a broader student-centered approach at Victoria University, where inclusion and removal of barriers are emphasized. The report says university leaders and disability advocates have praised Nabwuma as an accomplished and inspiring student, and it highlights her visibility as a positive example for disability inclusion in higher education. More generally, the story underscores how public support from institutions can matter for students with disabilities seeking to complete degrees and enter professional careers.