State Minister of Finance Henry Musasizi has encouraged university graduates to embrace self-employment and explore opportunities within the ATMS framework as a practical response to limited formal job prospects in Uganda.
Speaking during the 10th graduation ceremony of Kabale University since it attained public status, Musasizi told the 1,673 graduates—among them seven doctorate holders—that success should not be confined to white-collar employment.
“All that matters is doing something that brings you money in the pocket. Don’t only wait for the formal jobs,” the minister said, urging the graduates to be innovative and proactive in creating their own sources of income.
In the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development’s Tenfold Growth Strategy, ATMS represents four key priority growth sectors: Agro-industrialisation, Tourism development, Mineral development, and Science, technology, and innovation.
These sectors are considered Uganda’s key growth engines for accelerating economic transformation, creating jobs, and increasing exports.
The government’s plan encourages both public and private investment in these areas, with an emphasis on value addition, innovation, and local entrepreneurship
Musasizi said these areas hold significant potential for youth-led enterprises capable of driving sustainable economic transformation.
The ceremony marked another milestone for Kabale University, which has continued to expand its academic and research programs since becoming a public institution.
