I’m going to be live on @SpiceFMHoima this evening mobilizing support for @NRMOnline as we head into the Kikuube District By-Election.
Tune in, join the conversation, and let’s discuss the future of Kikuube together
Today I presented the National Budget Speech outlining government priorities and allocations for the Financial Year 2026/27 at Kololo independence ground
In my speech I stated that Uganda has become a land of opportunity and promise.
Our economy has expanded to USD 69 billion and is projected to grow at double-digit rates,driven by strong export performance, first oil, & sustained wealth-creation interventions. More importantly, this growth is increasingly translating into jobs, higher incomes and better livelihood for Ugandans.
I also noted that Investor confidence is rising, and the Ugandan diaspora is responding with increased remittances, investment and active participation in our transformation.
This Budget aims to accelerate the attainment of the Tenfold Growth Strategy,adding that Government has allocated 95.6 percent of discretionary resources to the ATMS—Agro-industrialisation,
Tourism Development, Mineral-Based Industrialisation, and Science, Technology and Innovation—and their key enablers.
This Budget prioritises production, productivity, value addition, exports, and job creation. I invite the private sector to take full advantage of these opportunities to create wealth.
I also stated that Budget launches Uganda into the “Kisanja No More Sleep” and Every Ugandan must actively engage in wealth creation, and every leader must be accountable for transforming households and communities.
The era of planning and debate is over and the era of implementation and results has begun.
Our mission is clear
produce more, earn more, export more, and lift every household out of subsistence. I dedicate this Budget to all wealth creators, especially the youth, whose energy, enterprise and innovation will drive Uganda’s transformation into a 500-billion-dollar economy.
#KnowYourBudget26
Today, I officially assumed office as Minister of State for Privatization & Investment @mofpedU.
I thank H.E. @KagutaMuseveni for the trust and Hon. @Anite__Evelyn for her service. I look forward to advancing Uganda's investment agenda.
Today, we gathered at State Lodge Nakasero to honour men & women whose courage, sacrifice, and selflessness have shaped the Uganda we proudly call home.
Heroes' Day reminds us that our Nation's progress was never handed to us on a silver platter; it was earned through sacrifice.
We pay special tribute to the heroes of the NRM liberation struggle who, under the visionary leadership of Gen. Rtd. Yoweri @KagutaMuseveni rescued Uganda from political turmoil, economic collapse, and insecurity. Through their dedication and His Excellency's steadfast leadership, Uganda has risen from the challenges of 1986 into a nation of peace, stability, and opportunity. From a modest colonial economy, Uganda today boasts a thriving and expanding economy that is recognized among the fastest-growing in the world.
The Education sector has expanded significantly through the UPE & USE programs, providing millions of Ugandans with access to education. Likewise, investments in the health sector have increased the number of healthcare facilities, improved life expectancy, and enhanced the quality lives of our people.
The Uganda People's Defence Forces have evolved from a liberation force into a professional army that not only safeguards our sovereignty but also contributes to peace and stability across the region and the continent.
As we mark these achievements, we also honour contemporary heroes whose acts of courage continue to inspire us. Special recognition goes to our Chief of Defence Forces, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, whose contributions in Somalia, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and elsewhere have helped keep Uganda secure while upholding the professionalism and discipline of our gallant armed forces.
As the country confronts the Bundibugyo Ebola virus outbreak, we remember Dr. Matthew Lukwiya, who sacrificed his life while fighting Uganda's first Ebola outbreak. Though he lost his life, his legacy continues to guide our public health responses and has greatly contributed to Uganda's ability to contain and manage such epidemics.
I express appreciation to H.E. the President for his leadership in combating epidemics, including Ebola and COVID-19—efforts that earned him international recognition in Toronto, Canada.
We thank God for blessing our nation with a leader whose wisdom, patriotism, and decisive leadership have protected countless lives during some of the most challenging public health crises of our time.
On this Day, we also pay tribute to our civilian heroes, notably Philly Bongole Lutaaya and Yvonne Namaganda. Their courage in fighting HIV/AIDS stigma and saving lives during the Buddo School tragedy reminds us that heroism is not confined to the battlefield.
This year's theme, "Protecting the Gains as We Make a Qualitative Leap into High Middle-Income Status," With the continued implementation of the Parish Development Model, growing exports, tourism, industrialisation, and the anticipated benefits of the oil and gas sector, Uganda remains firmly on course towards achieving upper middle-income status.
Realising this vision will require the commitment, discipline, and active participation of every citizen.
We are fortunate that our chief hero and champion of wealth creation, H.E. President Yoweri @KagutaMuseveni, has consistently led the way through numerous wealth-creation initiatives since 1986. From the early promotion of commercial agriculture to more recent programmes such as Emyooga, the PDM, and the Presidential Industrial Hubs, the President has continuously encouraged Ugandans to move from subsistence to the money economy.
The responsibility now rests upon all of us to emulate the spirit of our heroes by placing national interest above personal gain. Let us choose service over self-interest, integrity over corruption, productivity over negativity, and patriotism over complacency. We must reject corruption, waste, and dependency while embracing wealth creation, accountability, innovation, and hard work.
Oaths taken, the mission is official!
Deeply honored to be sworn in today by H.E. President @KagutaMuseveni as the Minister State for Housing. Ready to inject firm leadership, transparency, and hard work into our national housing sector.