Capital Markets Authority Rolls Out 5-year Strategic Plan.

The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) of Uganda, on 2^nd September 2025, launched a five-year strategic plan for the period of 2025/26 – 2029/30, which aims to grow the capital market, promote efficiency and integrity, and strengthen the Authority's capacity to facilitate private sector growth and foster inclusive development. This initiative follows their previous plan for 2021/22 – 2024/25.

The CMA plan was launched under the theme: “catalyzing participation and harnessing the capital markets,” which, according to CMA, positions Uganda’s capital markets as a pivotal enabler of the government’s bold growth agenda to expand the size of the economy from USD 63 billion to USD 500 billion by 2040.

The Minister of State for General Duties, Hon Henry Musasizi, while launching the CMA strategic plan said that robust & well-regulated Capital Markets are essential for attracting both domestic and international investment.

He noted that the new plan provides a clear and forward-looking blueprint for the above task with a vision of being an innovative, efficient and trusted regulator of a regionally competitive Capital Market.

"This event marks an important milestone in Uganda's journey to build a strong, resilient and inclusive financial system that can support our ambitious development agenda," he said

He said the Tenfold Growth Strategy requires massive mobilisation of long-term capital to finance the ATMS, adding that public resources are not enough hence the need to harness the full potential of private capital.

CMA CEO Josephine Okui Ossiya

During the launch of the plan at their offices in Kololo, the Chief Executive Officer, CMA Mrs. Josephine Okui Ossiya, said that the represents a call to action, one that puts integrity and inclusiveness at the heart of Uganda’s financial future.

The plan is anchored on four strategic objectives, including: facilitating mobilization of long-term capital to finance sector growth, industrialization, and public infrastructure, increasing stakeholder awareness and participation to broaden inclusion, mobilizing savings for the economy, and strengthening investor confidence, leveraging technology and digital transformation to improve market efficiency and service delivery, among other objectives.

“This strategic plan marks a pivotal phase for the Capital Markets Authority as we chart our course for the next 5 years. It reflects our ambition to transform Uganda’s capital markets into a more accessible, inclusive, and resilient platform for mobilising long-term finance. It signals our commitment to activating widespread involvement, fostering confidence and expanding opportunities for all Ugandans,” she spoke

The CEO called for a combined effort to realize the desired dream of growth while supporting private sector growth.

“This plan is more of a roadmap, it’s a commitment to participation, harness capital and unlock Uganda’s full economic potential. This will call for a collaborative approach across all government entities to utilize the capital markets as a source to raise long-term financing,” she added.

The CMA Board Chairperson, Saul Sseremba, said the Plan strengthens their commitment to fostering a fair, transparent, and efficient market, capable of contributing to Uganda's Tenfold Growth Strategy.

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