Government is Borrowing at 17% Because YOU Won't Invest

Kenneth Legesi says we're sitting on oil we discovered in 1920. We have 70% arable land. A young, educated population. Natural resources everywhere. But our budget is SHRINKING, donor support is drying up, and government is borrowing at 17%.Why?He breaks down the uncomfortable truth that The capital is within. We're just too afraid to use it.If you've ever felt like you're working hard but getting nowhere... if you've compared your 1M salary to someone else's 8M and felt sick... if you're tired of hearing about Uganda's "potential" without seeing real change... this conversation is for you.💰 What we unpack→ Why only 30% of Uganda's budget comes from taxes (and what that means for YOU) → The ATMS strategy to hit $550 billion by 2040→ How AI is about to disrupt EVERYTHING (are you ready?) → Why investing 20% of your income is non-negotiable → The mindset shift that separates middle-class from brokeKenneth doesn't sugarcoat it. He calls out government, businesses, AND us as individuals. But he also shows the path forward—and it's simpler than you think.⚠️ WARNING: This will make you uncomfortable. But discomfort is where growth lives.Timestamps00:20 Meet the Guest and Mission01:25 How He Dissects Budgets02:54 Budget Shrink and Debt Pressure03:42 Taxes and Fiscal Independence06:29 Why Young People Should Care07:25 Who Kenneth Legi Is08:23 Investment Climate in Africa11:58 Where Oakton Invests14:06 Uganda’s Unique Advantages16:20 Middle Income and Human Capital19:52 Tenfold Strategy and ATMS22:19 Making Uganda a Capital Home23:24 Accountability and Macro Fixes24:28 Entrepreneur Readiness for Capital25:38 AI Wave and Oxton Use28:29 Local Language AI Push30:57 AI for Agriculture and Health32:19 Distribution and Personal Value33:08 Risk Mindset and Optionality37:39 Mobilizing Local Capital42:50 Rapid Fire and Wrap UpWhy You Need to SubscribeIf you care about Uganda's future... if you want practical advice on building wealth... if you're tired of conversations that don't lead to action... this channel is for you.We bring the BEST minds in Uganda's economy—investors, entrepreneurs, policymakers—and have the conversations that actually matter. No fluff. Hit subscribe. Turn on notifications. Let's build this middle-class economy together.Connect with Kenneth Legesi🔗 LinkedIn: [Kenneth Legi] 🏢 OakStone Capital: [Website] 🤖 Sandbar AI: [Link]📲 CONNECT WITH US: ON Uganda Podcast - Deep conversations about the sectors driving our economy Instagram: @onugandapodcast LinkedIn @onuganda WhatsApp +25678537996. Resources Mentioned📊 Budget Framework Paper (135 pages - we read it so you don't have to) 💵 Unit Trust Statistics: 5.6 trillion UGX, 250K investors📈 Tax-to-GDP Ratio: Uganda 12-14% vs Developed economies 18-19% 🎯 ATMS Strategy: Agri-industrialization, Tourism, Mining, Science & TechJoin the Conversation💬 What's stopping YOU from investing 20% of your income? 💬 Do you agree Uganda's biggest problem is mindset?💬 Are you prepared for the AI wave?Drop your thoughts in the comments.