Accompanied by the First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Maama Janet Museveni,President Yoweri Museveni officially launched Yoweri Music Album on Saturday at Speke Resort Munyonyo courtesy of Uganda National Musicians Federation (UNMF) leadership led by acclaimed artist Edrisa Musuza, popularly known as Eddy Kenzo.
Excited by massive creativity and talent exhibited at the event, President Museveni commended Eddy Kenzo and the Minister of State for Mineral Development, Phiona Nyamutoro, for their efforts in organizing and promoting Uganda’s creative sector.
He expressed admiration for the album’s diversity, noting its inclusion of songs in multiple indigenous languages that represent all regions of Uganda.
Highlighting the government’s broader development strategy, Museveni said that the NRM administration initially focused on foundational sectors such as health and national security.
“With stability achieved,government is now positioned to fully support the arts and creative industry,”Museveni stated.
“I am happy for the indigenous songs; the music is very good, I like it. This is a gold mine, and I shall support it,” the President added.
He pledged increased financial support for the sector after the 2026 elections, adding that the government is open to providing significant one-time investments.
“We shall support you, even if you want 20 or 30 billion, as long as it is a one-time investment,” Museveni noted.
In his address, Eddy Kenzo expressed his appreciation to the President for attending the launch, describing the album as a token of gratitude.
He acknowledged that Uganda’s creative industry could not have flourished without the peace and stability ensured under Museveni’s leadership.
Kenzo further praised the president’s work ethic, calling him “the most hardworking human being I have ever seen.”
He credited the conducive environment in Uganda for his own success, reflecting on his journey from a former street child with limited formal education to an internationally recognized artist.
Kenzo also confirmed that the financial support previously extended to the UNMF had been put to effective use.
According to him, the funds facilitated the establishment of regional studios, common user facilities, and the strengthening of their Savings and Credit Cooperative Organization (SACCO), which continues to benefit artists across the country.
The high-profile event was attended by cabinet ministers, Members of Parliament, music promoters, comedians, performing artists, and other stakeholders from the creative sector.
According to The Prime Minister Robinah Nabanja government has allocated Shs 48 billion to the creative and music industry for the establishment of regional arts’ theatres.
She reveals that Shs 11 billion has been channelled to the Uganda National Cultural Centre (UNCC) from the Operation Wealth Creation (OWC) for the implementation of the program.
Sam Okello, the Board Chairperson of Uganda National Cultural Centre revealed that the government has also reached agreement with the artistes on copyright protection.
Daniel Kazibwe aka Ragga D, commended government for the support in the industry adding that government has agreed to support artistes to produce songs that will sensitize and educate the masses on government programmes.