The National Resistance Movement (NRM) aspirant for the Nakawa West Parliamentary seat, Herbert Anderson Burora , has said Uganda's economy is showing signs of stabilization and increasing formalization, even as the country navigates a politically charged year marked by intense party primaries.
Speaking during NBS Barometer on Tuesday, former Rubaga Division Deputy Resident City Commissioner noted that economic indicators in 2025 point to gradual recovery and improved structure across key sectors.
He observed that businesses are increasingly transitioning into the formal economy, a trend he said could enhance revenue collection, accountability, and service delivery if sustained.
"This year, Uganda's economy has been stabilizing and is increasingly formalizing," Burora said, adding that the shift presents an opportunity for government and policymakers to strengthen institutions and support small and medium enterprises to grow within the formal sector.
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However, Burora also acknowledged that the political landscape has been tense, largely due to the wave of political party primaries held across the country.
He said the competitive nature of the primaries heightened emotions among supporters and candidates alike, contributing to localized tensions in several regions.
"The several political party primaries also caused tension across the country," he noted, emphasizing the need for peaceful engagement, dialogue, and respect for democratic processes as the country approaches the end of the year.
According to Burora, politics has dominated much of the national conversation throughout 2025, shaping public debate, media coverage, and community interactions.
He observed that as the year draws to a close, political activity is expected to remain a defining feature of Uganda's national outlook.
"Politics has defined much of 2025, and it is set to close on the same note as we draw closer to the January, 15 2026 general presidential and parliamentary elections," he said.
The NRM aspirant called for calm, unity, and responsible leadership, urging political actors and citizens to prioritize national stability alongside democratic participation.
He underscored the importance of aligning political competition with economic progress to ensure that gains made in stabilization and formalization are not undermined by prolonged political tension.
Burora hopes to represent Nakawa West in the 12th Parliament under the ruling NRM ticket, seeking to unseat the Leader of Opposition, Joel Ssenyonyi of the National Unity Platform (NUP)
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