Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development
Hon. Henry Ariganyira Musasizi is a Ugandan politician, business administrator, and certified public accountant. He serves as Uganda’s Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, a top cabinet post to which he was appointed by President Yoweri Museveni in May 2026. He is also the re-elected Member of Parliament for Rubanda County East, representing the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party.
Key Political & Leadership Roles
- Cabinet Advancement: Before heading the ministry, he served as the Minister of State for Finance, Planning and Economic Development (General Duties) from 2021 to 2026.
- Fiscal Stewardship: Upon his elevation to full cabinet minister, he delivered Uganda’s national budget for the Financial Year 2026/2027, steering economic plans toward a projected 10.2% growth rate backed by commercial oil production.
- Parliamentary Experience: Since joining Parliament in 2011, he has held vital legislative roles, notably serving as the Chairperson of the Committee on Finance, Planning and Economic Development (2016–2021).
- Party Leadership: He serves as the NRM District Chairperson for Rubanda District.
Professional & Educational Background
Hon. Musasizi is a technocrat who brought deep financial sector experience into government governance:
- Education: He holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) from Makerere University and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Heriot-Watt University.
- Credentials: He is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and a member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU).
- Private Sector Experience: Before his full-time political career, he worked as an accountant for AMREF Uganda and Caritas, and later as a partner at AHMHE Associates.
