By Annet Kobusingye
Business magnate Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia and his family have paid a condolence visit to Prof. Lawrence Muganga, the Vice Chancellor of Victoria University, following the passing of his beloved mother, Mama Immaculate Kayonga, who died in December 2025.
Sudhir was accompanied by his wife Jyotsna Ruparelia, their daughter Sheena Ruparelia, and son-in-law Jay Sakaria. The family visited Prof. Muganga to personally convey their sympathies and stand with him during a difficult season of loss.
In a heartfelt message shared after the visit, Prof. Muganga expressed deep gratitude to the Ruparelia family for their compassion and support, noting that their presence and condolences had touched him profoundly at a time of immense personal grief.
Mama Immaculate Kayonga’s passing marked one of the most painful moments in Prof. Muganga’s life. He has previously described her as the pillar of his strength, his hero, and the guiding force behind his values of faith, compassion, and service. Through emotional tributes, he has reflected on her life as one defined by generosity, deep spirituality, and love for humanity values he says continue to guide him as an educator and leader.
The visit by the Ruparelia family comes as a strong gesture of solidarity from the proprietors of Victoria University, underscoring the close bond between the university’s leadership and its founders. Their show of empathy resonated widely within the university community, many of whom continue to mourn alongside their Vice Chancellor.
As Prof. Muganga and his family continue to navigate this period of sorrow, messages of support from colleagues, students, friends, and partners continue to pour in, reflecting the wide respect he commands both within and beyond the education sector.
The condolence visit served not only as a moment of comfort, but also as a reminder of the shared humanity that binds leaders, institutions, and families together in times of loss.