Musasizi Urges Teamwork as New Microfinance Minister Joins Ministry

What the report says

Finance Minister Henry Musasizi has called for closer teamwork between political leaders and technical officials in Uganda’s Ministry of Finance, saying coordination will be important for advancing financial inclusion and improving livelihoods. He made the remarks on November 5, 2026, during a luncheon held to welcome the newly appointed Minister of State for Finance in charge of Microfinance.

According to Nile Post, Musasizi said the ministry’s work depends on a strong relationship between ministers and senior technical staff, including the Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury. He stressed that ministers set policy direction while officials and directors help turn those decisions into practical results. He also acknowledged the roles of other senior staff and urged them to keep communication open, show mutual respect and consult one another.

Musasizi said the microfinance docket is especially significant because it links national economic policy to the day-to-day financial needs of ordinary Ugandans. He argued that a stronger microfinance sector can broaden access to financial services, support small businesses, and help women and young people participate more fully in the economy. He pledged to work with the new minister and the technical team to address sector challenges and ensure government programmes deliver visible benefits at the grassroots.

The report frames the remarks as part of a broader appeal for institutional cooperation as the ministry pursues economic growth, job creation, investment and improved household welfare.