Minister of Finance (General Duties), Henry Musasizi, has asked Ugandans to embrace side hustles and participate in government programs aimed at achieving long-term financial stability.
Speaking at multiple wedding ceremonies in Kabale District on Saturday, Minister Musasizi emphasized the importance of capital accumulation and asset building as key steps toward long-term financial security.
He urged Ugandans to explore every available financial opportunity, including engaging in side hustles and benefiting from initiatives such as the Parish Development Model (PDM), which is designed to improve household incomes.
Minister Musasizi underscored the need for wise financial management, including budgeting, saving, investing, and asset acquisition.
He encouraged citizens to set financial goals and work diligently toward achieving them to foster sustainable economic development.
Among the events he attended was the wedding of Erihu Owayesu and Dorcus Owayezu at All Saints Church in Kabale.
The service was presided over by the Rt. Rev. Gaddie Akanjuna, Bishop of the Kigezi Diocese. Owayesu is an employee of the Diocese of Kigezi and a resident of Shebeya, Hamurwa Sub-county in Rubanda District.
Minister Musasizi also attended the wedding of Jason Niwamanya and Dorothy Niwamanya at St. Mark Kikungiri Church of Uganda Archdeaconry in Kikungiri, Southern Division, Kabale Municipality.
Later, he graced the wedding reception of Gordon Tayebwa and Annitah Atuhaire, held at Rose Gardens in Kabale Municipality. Tayebwa is a resident of Murambo 1 Cell, Kitojo Ward, Bubaare Town Council in Rubanda East Constituency, Rubanda District.
The Minister also attended the wedding ceremony of Wilbroad Niwagaba and Mary Grace Tusiime at Kiniogo Community Center in Kitumba Sub-county, Kabale District.
Tusiime hails from Bugarama, Nyamasizi in Hamurwa Sub-county, Rubanda District.
