Mugabi was born in
Luuka District to Margaret Ibanda Nandhego, and his father was a reverend in the
Anglican Church under the Busoga Diocese. In 2004, he joined
Makerere University, where he studied education at the undergraduate level. After completing his bachelor’s degree, he enrolled at
Ndejje University to study
journalism. He later returned to Makerere University to pursue a Master’s degree in Peace and Conflict Studies. == Career ==