Capital Markets Authority Launches 30-Year Anniversary Celebrations

Capital Markets Authority Launches 30-Year Anniversary Celebrations

Press Release  ·  Capital Markets Authority

Kampala, Uganda  |  30th March, 2026

The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has officially launched its 30-year anniversary celebrations, marking three decades of regulating and developing Uganda’s capital markets since its establishment in 1996.

The celebrations will be held under the theme: “Reimagining Uganda’s Capital Markets For a Sustainable Future” underscoring CMA’s commitment to innovation, investor protection, market integrity, and sustainable economic development.”

Our CEO, Josephine Okui Ossiya, described the milestone as a reflection of Uganda’s progress in building a resilient, transparent, and inclusive capital market ecosystem.

“For the last 30 years, CMA has remained committed to building capital markets that Ugandans can trust. This has been achieved through a strong legal and regulatory framework, effective market supervision, and continuous innovation to meet the evolving needs of investors.”

CMA’s work has been aligned with Uganda’s national development agenda and Vision 2040, ensuring that capital markets contribute meaningfully to financing priority sectors including agriculture, tourism, infrastructure, industrialization, and science and technology.

Over the last three decades, CMA has supervised the growth of a vibrant ecosystem of licensed market participants including stockbrokers, fund managers, investment advisers, custodians, trustees, securities exchanges, collective investment schemes, and venture capital funds.

The Authority highlighted several achievements registered as of December 2025, including:

Key Achievements as of December 2025

UGX 2.3 trillion

raised through public offers in the equity markets

UGX 290 billion

mobilized through the corporate bond market

UGX 15.9 trillion

in domestic market capitalization

UGX 5.6 trillion

mobilized through Collective Investment Schemes (CIS)

273,574

Securities Central Depository (SCD) accounts opened by investors

180,452

CIS accounts opened by retail and foreign investors

CMA also noted that Uganda’s private markets have raised more than UGX 1.8 trillion over the last decade, particularly supporting sectors such as agro-industrialization and mining.

According to the Authority, companies that have accessed Uganda’s capital markets continue to make a significant contribution to the economy through employment creation, tax contributions, and shareholder wealth creation. In 2024 alone, listed companies employed more than 11,000 Ugandans, contributed UGX 2.45 trillion in taxes, and paid over UGX 1.15 trillion in dividends to investors.

The CEO emphasized that investor protection remains at the core of CMA’s mandate through initiatives such as the Investor Compensation Fund, strengthened enforcement mechanisms, and the promotion of corporate governance standards.

She also highlighted CMA’s focus on innovation and market development through initiatives such as the CMA Regulatory Sandbox, which enables fintech innovators to test new products and services within a controlled regulatory environment.

CMA further reaffirmed its commitment to regional and international standards through participation in the East African Securities Regulatory Authorities (EASRA) and compliance with principles of the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO).

CMA@30 Anniversary Activities

CMA announced a year-long programme of activities that will culminate in a flagship anniversary event on 8 th October, 2026 during World Investor Week at Kampala Serena Hotel.

The activities will include:

Nationwide investor education and public engagement programmes

A Capital Markets Symposium

Media and storytelling campaigns highlighting Uganda’s capital markets journey

A CMA@30 documentary series and stakeholder testimonials

Publication of the CMA 30-Year Impact Report

Capital Markets Awards recognizing key contributors to market development

University engagements, youth campaigns, and regional outreach programmes

The celebrations are being implemented in partnership with Nation Media Group and Vision Group alongside various media stakeholders and market participants.

Following the press conference, CMA also conducted a multimedia journalists’ training session aimed at promoting accurate and informed reporting on capital markets and investor protection.

Strategic Outlook

As Uganda pursues its ambition of becoming a USD 500 billion economy by 2040, CMA emphasized the critical role capital markets will play in mobilizing long-term financing for businesses, infrastructure, innovation, and national development.

The Authority reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening investor confidence, deepening market participation, expanding financial inclusion, and ensuring that all Ugandans can access safe and regulated investment opportunities.

About the Capital Markets Authority

The Capital Markets Authority is a statutory body established to regulate and develop the capital markets industry in Uganda, with the mandate to protect investors, ensure fair and transparent markets, and support the mobilization of long-term capital for economic development.

For media inquiries, please contact:

Communications & Public Relations Manager,

Lyn Tukei

Email: lyn.tukei@cmauganda.co.ug

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Capital Markets Authority  ·  2026