Shs6 trillion and growing: KURA on choosing who manages your money

What the report says

KURA Asset Managers is using its recent entry into Uganda’s asset-management market to argue that investors should look beyond advertised returns and consider who is handling their money, how the investment is governed, and whether the product matches their goals. The message comes as Uganda’s collective investment industry continues to expand, with the Capital Markets Authority cited in the Nile Post article as showing assets rising from about Shs731 billion in June 2021 to Shs6.02 trillion by March 2026, with more recent figures said to be above Shs7 trillion.

According to the report, KURA is positioning its “Kapital for Generations” approach around the idea that investment decisions should start with the investor’s purpose, whether that is short-term savings, education planning, capital preservation, or family wealth transfer. The company’s product lineup includes the KURA Income Fund, KURA Dollar Fund, Private Wealth Management, and Family Wealth Planning.

The article says KURA is licensed by the Capital Markets Authority and emphasizes the role of governance structures such as trustees, auditors, and custodians in protecting investor assets. KURA Chief Executive Officer Ronald Kasolo is quoted saying investors should first ask what the money is meant to achieve before choosing a product.

The broader context is Uganda’s fast-growing and increasingly crowded investment market, where banks, fund managers, and informal promoters all compete for savers. The piece suggests that future competition may hinge less on headline returns and more on trust, transparency, and professional management.