The Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Henry Musasizi, together with the Minister of State for Planning, Amos Lugoloobi, has challenged Enterprise Uganda to leverage digital platforms to expand its reach and ensure that more Ugandans benefit from entrepreneurship development and business support services.

The call was made during a meeting with the Board and Management of Enterprise Uganda, led by Board Chairperson Richard Byarugaba and Executive Director Charles Ocici, who presented the institution's contribution to entrepreneurship development and its strategic role in advancing Uganda's private sector-led growth agenda.

Enterprise Uganda, which was established 25 years ago with support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), is Uganda's leading institution for entrepreneurship development and Business Development Services (BDS).

Musasizi commended Enterprise Uganda for its contribution to private sector development and praised the Board for its commitment to corporate governance and professional leadership.

He encouraged the institution to adopt digital technologies to widen access to entrepreneurship services, strengthen post-training mentorship, and provide continuous business support to help entrepreneurs build sustainable enterprises.

Meanwhile, Lugoloobi called for stronger monitoring and evaluation systems, as well as transparent reporting to demonstrate Enterprise Uganda's impact and attract increased public and private sector investment.

He also recommended integrating entrepreneurship education into secondary schools, universities and tertiary institutions to equip young people with practical business skills. In addition, he proposed orientation programmes for newly elected Members of Parliament focusing on financial management, investment and wealth creation.

The ministers reaffirmed the Ministry of Finance's commitment to supporting Enterprise Uganda as a strategic implementation partner in promoting entrepreneurship, enterprise growth and inclusive economic transformation across Uganda.