President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has signed three important pieces of legislation aimed at strengthening regulation in Uganda’s construction, housing finance, and valuation sectors.
The President enacted the Building Control (Amendment) Act, 2025, the Mortgage Refinance Institutions Act, 2025, and the Valuation Act, 2025 at State House Entebbe.
The new laws introduce stricter penalties for illegal construction and non-compliance with approved building standards, a move expected to enhance safety and accountability in the country’s rapidly growing urban areas.
The Mortgage Refinance Institutions Act, 2025 empowers the Bank of Uganda to regulate mortgage refinance institutions, aiming to strengthen oversight of the housing finance sector and improve access to long-term financing for homeowners.
Meanwhile, the Valuation Act, 2025 establishes the Institute of Certified Valuers, which will oversee professional standards, registration, and regulation of valuers in Uganda.
Together, these laws are expected to streamline construction oversight, deepen the mortgage market, and professionalise valuation services—supporting Uganda’s urban development and housing growth.
