Market Players Urged to Shape Uganda’s Capital Markets as CMA Marks 30 Years

What the report says

National Social Security Fund Managing Director Patrick Ayota has called on Uganda’s capital market participants to take a more active role in shaping the rules and future direction of the sector. According to SoftPower News, he said broader involvement could help expand access to investment opportunities beyond a small circle of established players and make the market more useful to businesses.

Ayota made the remarks while delivering the keynote address at a symposium held to mark the Capital Markets Authority’s 30 years. The event brought attention to the state of Uganda’s capital markets and the need for stakeholders to help guide reform and growth. The article presents his comments as part of a broader discussion about how the market can become more inclusive and better aligned with the needs of the economy.

SoftPower News also highlighted a related theme in its coverage title and article framing: the importance of investing in young people as a long-term development priority. While the source text provided is limited, the overall message is that capital markets can play a bigger role in channeling savings and investment into wider economic participation. That matters because stronger and more accessible markets can support business growth, financing options and broader public participation in Uganda's financial system.