Shartsi K Musherure

Minister of State for Finance, Planning and Economic Development (Micro-Finance), Republic of Uganda.

[Maj Gen Jim K Muhwezi @jkmuhwezi]

Today, I proceeded to the Elgon & Sebei regions, meeting with all intelligence operatives face-to-face to discuss the broader mandate of national security & their central role in identifying and curtailing all kinds of national security threats, ranging from crime to the economy

[Milly Babalanda @millybabalanda]

Today, I had the honour of officiating at the launch of the Office of the Senior Presidential Special Envoy in Charge of Buganda Affairs at Mosa Courts, Nakasero, Kampala.

In my address, I conveyed warm greetings from H.E. the President of the Republic of Uganda, Gen. (Rtd.) Yoweri Kaguta Museveni; the First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Maama Janet Kataaha Museveni; the Permanent Secretary in the Office of the President, Hajji Yunus Kakande; and the entire staff of the Office of the President.

I commended H.E. President @KagutaMuseveni for his foresight in establishing the office to strengthen relations between the Buganda Kingdom and the Central Government, recognising the important role of cultural institutions in promoting national unity, stability and socio-economic transformation.

The office, headed by Mr Joseph Mukasa Sewava, is intended to provide a permanent channel for communication, consultation and constructive engagement between Mengo and the Central Government.

I emphasised Buganda's significant contribution to Uganda's historical, political and administrative development, noting that the Kingdom's progress is inseparable from the country's overall development. I therefore called upon its leadership and people to actively participate in Uganda's socioeconomic transformation.

I tasked Mr Sewava with executing his responsibilities with humility, wisdom, patriotism, and dedication, building trust, maintaining open communication, listening to concerns, and identifying practical areas of cooperation. The office must serve as a bridge for dialogue, reconciliation, and mutual understanding, not as a ceremonial institution.

I cited coffee production as an example of how cooperation can deliver tangible results, commending the Buganda Kingdom's "Mwanyi Terimba" campaign for complementing Government initiatives through NAADS, Operation Wealth Creation, the Parish Development Model and the 4-Acre Model. I called for similar collaboration in agriculture, tourism, education, health and enterprise development.

I further urged the people of Buganda to embrace Government wealth-creation programmes, including the Parish Development Model, Emyooga, the GROW Project, and the 4-Acre Model. Our shared objective is to move households from subsistence livelihoods into the money economy, empower women, create opportunities for young people and establish sustainable household incomes.

I particularly commended the Katikkiro @cpmayiga for his efforts towards improving the historically strained relationship between the Buganda Kingdom and the Central Government. I reaffirmed Government's commitment to consolidating the progress made, emphasising that dialogue, reconciliation and mutual respect must always take precedence over confrontation.

I also appreciated the Buganda Kingdom @BugandaKingdom_ for its longstanding hospitality towards Ugandans from other parts of the country who have settled, established businesses and raised families within the Kingdom. I called upon all Ugandans to preserve brotherhood, tolerance and peaceful coexistence, with religious leaders and other stakeholders playing an active role in promoting unity and development.

I reminded Ugandans that our common enemy is poverty, not one another, and our common challenge is underdevelopment, not institutional differences. We must therefore work together to address the challenges affecting our people.

I congratulated Mr Sewava upon his appointment and reaffirmed Government's commitment to nurturing cordial relations with the Buganda Kingdom based on mutual respect, constructive dialogue and shared national interests.

When Buganda prospers, Uganda prospers. When our institutions work together, ordinary Ugandans are the greatest beneficiaries.

For God and My Country!

[UBC UGANDA @ubctvuganda]

“Gov't must work with all stakeholders to strengthen the current account balance through the 10-fold growth strategy, leveraging agro-industrialisation, tourism and mineral development to boost exports.” - Michael Atingi-Ego

#UBCNews | https://t.co/eXD3JHKstV

[Henry Musasizi @henrymusasizi1]

I have reaffirmed Uganda’s commitment to strengthening its longstanding strategic partnership with Japan, anchored in infrastructure development, investment and economic transformation.

I commended Japan’s longstanding support through Official Development Assistance (ODA), particularly in transport, energy and infrastructure.
I welcomed the proposed Uganda–Japan cooperation framework as an important platform for aligning future engagements with Uganda’s national development priorities.

I also committed Government to expediting the requisite Cabinet, parliamentary and administrative processes to advance key projects, including Kampala Flyover Lot 2 and additional financing for the Kampala Metropolitan Power Transmission System.

We underscored the importance of accelerating project implementation, strengthening regional connectivity and mobilizing private investment to translate bilateral commitments into tangible development outcomes.

The meeting reaffirmed a shared resolve to elevate Uganda–Japan relations into an increasingly dynamic partnership that delivers infrastructure, investment, economic growth and shared prosperity.

I made these remarks during a courtesy meeting with Japan’s Ambassador to Uganda, H.E. Sasayama Takuya, where both sides discussed progress on ongoing development projects and explored opportunities to deepen bilateral cooperation.
#Investment
#Trade
#Partnership

[Ministry of Finance @mofpedU]

UGANDA AND DENMARK DEEPEN PARTNERSHIP THROUGH STRATEGIC INVESTMENT AND ECONOMIC COOPERATION

Hon. @henrymusasizi1 , The Minister of Finance met Denmark’s Ambassador to Uganda, H.E. Signe Winding Albjerg, @DKAmbUganda to reaffirm both countries’ commitment to deepening bilateral ties and advancing strategic economic cooperation.

The Minister welcomed the proposed Uganda–Denmark Strategic Partnership Agreement as a framework for expanding cooperation in trade, investment and private-sector development, aligned with Uganda’s Tenfold Growth Strategy.

He called for increased Danish investment, greater market access for Ugandan products, technology transfer and collaboration in Agro-industrialization, infrastructure, tourism and mineral development.

The Ambassador reaffirmed Denmark’s commitment to Uganda, highlighting investment opportunities in Argo-processing, coffee, aquaculture, healthcare, water, environmental protection and green energy.

Discussions also covered the proposed Wakiso Hospital, Lake Victoria environmental response programme and opportunities to support sustainable aviation at Entebbe International Airport.

Both sides underscored the importance of translating development cooperation into tangible investments, jobs, expanded exports and sustainable economic growth.

The shared ambition is to elevate Uganda–Denmark relations into a dynamic strategic partnership that delivers mutual prosperity and advances Uganda’s economic transformation.

[Hon Ruth Rujoki Mushabe @RuthRujokiM]

Last evening, alongside fellow Members of @Parliament_Ug led by our Deputy Speaker Rt Hon @Thomas_Tayebwa who is also the President of the OACPS Parliamentary Assembly and Co-President of the OACPS-EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly, we attended the Assembly’s opening session at the European Parliament in Brussels which brings together parliamentarians from Europe, Africa, the Caribbean and the Pacific.
The Assembly provides a vital platform for strengthening multilateral cooperation and advancing shared priorities.
In his remarks, the Deputy Speaker emphasised the need for a renewed partnership grounded in equality, mutual respect and solidarity.
Our shared ambition must be to translate diplomatic engagement into meaningful action, equitable partnerships and lasting benefits for our people.

[Ministry of Finance @mofpedU]

MUSASIZI, JAPAN AMBASSADOR REAFFIRM STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP, PLEDGE TO ACCELERATE KEY DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS

The Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Hon. @henrymusasizi1, has reaffirmed Uganda’s commitment to strengthening its longstanding strategic partnership with Japan, anchored in infrastructure development, investment and economic transformation.

The Minister made the remarks during a courtesy meeting with Japan’s Ambassador to Uganda, H.E. Sasayama Takuya, where both sides discussed progress on ongoing development projects and explored opportunities to deepen bilateral cooperation.

Musasizi commended Japan’s longstanding support through Official Development Assistance (ODA), particularly in transport, energy and infrastructure.
He welcomed the proposed Uganda–Japan cooperation framework as an important platform for aligning future engagements with Uganda’s national development priorities.
He also committed Government to expediting the requisite Cabinet, parliamentary and administrative processes to advance key projects, including Kampala Flyover Lot 2 and additional financing for the Kampala Metropolitan Power Transmission System.

Ambassador Sasayama reaffirmed Japan’s commitment to Uganda, highlighting progress on the Karuma Bridge, Kampala Flyover Lot 2 and power transmission infrastructure.
He also expressed Japan’s interest in expanding private-sector investment in Uganda, leveraging the country’s strategic position as a gateway to the wider East African market.

Both sides underscored the importance of accelerating project implementation, strengthening regional connectivity and mobilizing private investment to translate bilateral commitments into tangible development outcomes.

The meeting reaffirmed a shared resolve to elevate Uganda–Japan relations into an increasingly dynamic partnership that delivers infrastructure, investment, economic growth and shared prosperity.
#Investment
#Trade
#Partnership

[Henry Musasizi @henrymusasizi1]

In my remarks today at the lunch on of the minister of state for micro finance, Hon. @SMusherure who was appointed by H.E the President @KagutaMuseveni and approved by parliament , I stated that her appointment comes with an important responsibility, adding that he was confident that her experience, commitment and contribution would add value to the work of the Finance Ministry and to the collective national development agenda.

I urged her to feel at home, noting that she was joining a team whose work was anchored in a shared commitment to sound economic management, national development and improving the livelihoods of the people.

The Microfinance portfolio was particularly important because it provides a critical link between national economic policies and the economic realities of ordinary Ugandans.

[Ministry of Finance @mofpedU]

WELCOME LUNCHEON FOR MINISTER OF STATE FOR MICROFINANCE

The Finance Ministry today hosted a welcome luncheon at Kampala Serena hotel in honour of the Minister of State for Microfinance, Hon.Shartsi Musherure who assumed Office in August,2026 following her appointment by H.E the President and approval by Parliament.

At the luncheon, @SMusherure thanked the President of the Republic of Uganda, H.E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni for the confidence he showed in her by appointing her Minister in his Government.

“I do not take his trust in me lightly, and I am committed to making a contribution to building our country. I am grateful to my family and friends, whose support, wise counsel, prayers and encouragement have carried me to this day,” said Musherure.

The luncheon was attended by her father Hon. Sam K. Kutesa, Former Minister of Foreign Affairs and President of the United Nations General Assembly and his wife Edith Gasana Kutesa, her sister Charlotte Kainerugaba and other family members.

Finance Minister @henrymusasizi1 said her appointment comes with an important responsibility, adding that he is confident that her experience, commitment and contribution will add value to the work of the Finance Ministry and to the collective national development agenda.

“I want you to feel at home. You are joining a team whose work is anchored in a shared commitment to sound economic management, national development and improving the livelihoods of our people,” said the Finance Minister.

Musasizi said the Microfinance portfolio is particularly important because it provides a critical link between national economic policies and the economic realities of ordinary Ugandans.

Also, present were; Minister of State for Planning, @AmosLugoloobi , State Minister for Privatization and Investment, @AminahMukalazi, the Deputy Secretary to the Treasury, Directors, the Acting Accountant General, Commissioners and other members of staff.

The Deputy Secretary to the Treasury,Patrick Ocailap, who is also the Acting Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury assured Hon. Musherure of the technical team’s support. “We will provide evidence-based advice and facilitate coordination across departments and institutions,” he said.

[UN Volunteers East and Southern Africa @UNV_ESARO]

This week, #Botswana becomes a meeting point for Africa’s #volunteer movement.

The inaugural Africa Volunteer Conference brings together governments, volunteers, researchers, @UN partners, and the private sector to shape the future of volunteering in #Africa.

#AVC2026

[Gladys K Zikusoka @DoctorGladys]

Happy Birthday to Her Royal Highness, Nnaabagereka Sylvia Nagginda, Queen of @BugandaKingdom_ 👑💚

Your Royal Highness, today we celebrate you, our Queen, our Patron, and a true champion for gorilla conservation.

We will never forget the day you officially opened CTPH programs at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park You believed in our vision that healthy gorillas, healthy people, and a healthy forest go together.

And we will never forget that you became the first Queen in the world to trek the mountain #gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. You walked with us, in the forest, to see them with your own eyes. That moment inspired the whole world.

Thank you for your compassion, your dignity, and your courage. Thank you for championing women, girls, families, gorillas, and the communities who live beside them.

On your birthday, we wish you good #health, long life, joy, and God’s abundant blessings.

Happy Birthday, Queen Sylvia! 🎂

#HappyBirthdayNnaabagereka #OneHealth #WalkingWithGorillas

[Henry Musasizi @henrymusasizi1]

Today I officially opened the 2nd Africa Financial Intelligence Summit (AFRIS 2026) at Speke Resort Munyonyo Convention Centre in Kampala, reaffirming Uganda’s commitment to strengthening financial integrity, institutional resilience and continental cooperation in the fight against financial crime.

The Summit brings together delegates from 36 countries, including financial intelligence authorities, law-enforcement agencies, regulators, forensic investigators and international partners. Uganda welcomed participants from across Africa and beyond to deliberate on emerging threats and strengthen collective responses to financial crime.

Speaking at the Summit, I stated that Africa is at a defining moment, as the scale, speed and sophistication of financial crime continue to evolve alongside rapid growth in digital finance, fintech, virtual assets and cross-border transactions.

I highlighted Uganda’s progress in strengthening its Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) framework, which contributed to the country’s removal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list.

I also commended the Financial Intelligence Authority (FIA) for becoming the first Financial Intelligence Unit in Africa to attain ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification, demonstrating Uganda’s commitment to internationally recognized standards for information security and the protection of sensitive financial intelligence.

Looking ahead to Uganda’s 2028 Mutual Evaluation, i called for continued vigilance against emerging risks, particularly virtual assets, beneficial ownership vulnerabilities, digital financial crime and weaknesses in asset recovery.

I urged African countries to focus on three priorities:
1. Stronger and real-time cooperation among Financial Intelligence Units, recognizing that financial crime transcends national borders.
2. Technology and cyber resilience, including advanced capabilities in artificial intelligence, blockchain analytics, cyber and digital forensics.
3. Effective asset recovery, ensuring that illicit proceeds are traced, frozen, seized and recovered for the benefit of economies and citizens.

I stressed that Africa must move beyond technical compliance towards effective, secure and trusted financial systems that protect national resources, strengthen investor confidence and support sustainable economic transformation.

Let this Summit strengthen our institutions, sharpen our intelligence, deepen our cooperation and ensure that Africa’s financial systems increasingly work for Africa’s development

I challenged delegates to translate the Summit’s discussions into practical action, stronger partnerships and lasting institutional capacity, while thanking the Institute of Forensics for choosing Uganda as a platform for strengthening Africa’s professional capacity.

Africa’s financial integrity is fundamental to its economic transformation. Protecting it is a shared responsibility.

[Government of Uganda @GovUganda]

𝐔𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚 𝐭𝐨 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐎𝐀𝐂𝐏𝐒 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟕

Uganda will host the next OACPS Parliamentary Assembly and OACPS-EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly in November 2027.

The announcement was confirmed by Deputy Speaker of Parliament and OACPS President, Rt. Hon. @Thomas_Tayebwa , highlighting Uganda’s growing role in international parliamentary diplomacy.

The hosting will provide an opportunity to strengthen cooperation among African, Caribbean, Pacific and European parliamentarians. @Parliament_Ug
@ubctvuganda @newvisionwire
#OpenGovUg #OACPS

[Uganda Media Centre @UgandaMediaCent]

𝐕𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐎 | Hon. Esther Anyakun, the Minister of State for Karamoja Affairs, said the recent food support shows the power of collective action in responding to Karamoja's challenges and emphasised the importance of continued partnership for lasting impact.

[Ministry of Finance @mofpedU]

MUSASIZI: AFRICA MUST PROTECT THE INTEGRITY OF ITS FINANCIAL SYSTEMS TO UNLOCK ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION

The Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Hon. @henrymusasizi1, has officially opened the 2nd Africa Financial Intelligence Summit (AFRIS 2026) at Speke Resort Munyonyo Convention Centre in Kampala, reaffirming Uganda’s commitment to strengthening financial integrity, institutional resilience and continental cooperation in the fight against financial crime.

The Summit brings together delegates from 36 countries, including financial intelligence authorities, law-enforcement agencies, regulators, forensic investigators and international partners. Uganda welcomed participants from across Africa and beyond to deliberate on emerging threats and strengthen collective responses to financial crime.

Speaking at the Summit, Musasizi said Africa is at a defining moment, as the scale, speed and sophistication of financial crime continue to evolve alongside rapid growth in digital finance, fintech, virtual assets and cross-border transactions.

He highlighted Uganda’s progress in strengthening its Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) framework, which contributed to the country’s removal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list.

The Minister also commended the Financial Intelligence Authority (FIA) for becoming the first Financial Intelligence Unit in Africa to attain ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification, demonstrating Uganda’s commitment to internationally recognized standards for information security and the protection of sensitive financial intelligence.

Looking ahead to Uganda’s 2028 Mutual Evaluation, the Minister called for continued vigilance against emerging risks, particularly virtual assets, beneficial ownership vulnerabilities, digital financial crime and weaknesses in asset recovery.

He urged African countries to focus on three priorities:
1. Stronger and real-time cooperation among Financial Intelligence Units, recognizing that financial crime transcends national borders.
2. Technology and cyber resilience, including advanced capabilities in artificial intelligence, blockchain analytics, cyber and digital forensics.
3. Effective asset recovery, ensuring that illicit proceeds are traced, frozen, seized and recovered for the benefit of economies and citizens.

He stressed that Africa must move beyond technical compliance towards effective, secure and trusted financial systems that protect national resources, strengthen investor confidence and support sustainable economic transformation.

“Let this Summit strengthen our institutions, sharpen our intelligence, deepen our cooperation and ensure that Africa’s financial systems increasingly work for Africa’s development,” he said.

He challenged delegates to translate the Summit’s discussions into practical action, stronger partnerships and lasting institutional capacity, while thanking the Institute of Forensics for choosing Uganda as a platform for strengthening Africa’s professional capacity.

Africa’s financial integrity is fundamental to its economic transformation. Protecting it is a shared responsibility.

[State House Uganda @StateHouseUg]

H.E. President @KagutaMuseveni has announced the Appointment, Retention, Redeployment and Retirement of Permanent Secretaries and other Senior Public Officers, in accordance with Article 174(2) of the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda.

[UBC UGANDA @ubctvuganda]

UPDATE: President Museveni has named 12 permanent secretary nominees. They include Prof. Stephen Akandwanaho for the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, Eng. Flavia Guto Bwire for the Ministry of Works and Transport, and Charles Ssentongo for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

[Justine Kasule Lumumba @JustineLumumba]

Yesterday I visited Buhadyo village, Butaleja District to assess the Smart village project ahead of its official launch by H.E President Museveni. Solar power to over 25 households, schools and churches, a solar powered telecom mast covering over 8km, a smart classroom that links Buhadyo Primary School to Nakasero P/s and Bishop Mazolidi P/s.

This is what digital transformation means in practice, power, connectivity ,education, and new businesses for our rural communities.
I urged the community to own and protect this investment so it continues to benefit generations.

[Rwakakamba Morrison @Rwakakamba]

At Heartland Farm, here in Rujumbura — we have given out massive free Pakchong-1 cuttings to farmers across Rukungiri this year.

This Super Napier is high-yielding, drought-resistant and fast-growing, with high protein content and the ability to produce significant amounts of green fodder. This hybrid Kibingo is a result of crossing Napier grass with pearl millet. It’s great for cows, sheep and goats.

Rukungiri District produces approximately 4.1 million litres of milk per year. We need to double this in 4 years. Our neighbour Ntungamo District produces 23–24 million litres per year!

[Ministry of Finance @mofpedU]

EXPLORE UGANDA: RACE THE NILE

The Fourth National Development Plan 2025/26–
2029/30) and the Tenfold Growth Strategy set out Government’s ambitious vision to expand the size of the economy to USD 500 billion by 2040.

The Strategy frames an action agenda for delivering exponential economic growth for Uganda based on four high multiplier anchor areas dubbed ATMS and Tourism development is one of them.

Commendable work is being done to market and promote Uganda. Our focus next FY 2027/28 and over the medium term is to increase investment in infrastructure development of the tourism sites; enforce hospitality standards and training; and investment in Economic and Commercial Diplomacy (ECD) by supporting Missions Abroad to attract more investments,tourists, trade and business opportunities.

#TenFoldGrowth
#ExploreUganda
#TourismPotential