Uganda: Museveni Signs Key Construction and Valuation Reforms. Kampala, Uganda — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has signed into law three significant pieces of legislation aimed at bolstering regulation and professional standards in Uganda’s construction, housing finance, and valuation sectors.
The laws, the Building Control (Amendment) Act, 2025; the Mortgage Refinance Institutions Act, 2025; and the Valuation Act, 2025, were enacted at State House Entebbe.
According to official statements, the newly introduced laws are designed to impose stricter penalties for illegal construction and non — compliance with building standards, thereby enhancing safety and accountability.
The reforms are expected to mitigate substandard developments in the country’s rapidly urbanizing centers. Under the Mortgage Refinance Institutions Act, the Bank of Uganda has been granted regulatory authority over mortgage refinance institutions.
This move is intended to strengthen oversight of the housing finance sector, promote financial stability, and increase access to long — term, affordable mortgage financing for homeowners.
Additionally, the Valuation Act, 2025, establishes the Institute of Certified Valuers, which will regulate and oversee professional standards, registration, and the regulation of valuers across the nation. This is anticipated to enhance transparency, credibility, and consistency in property valuation practices.
The enactment of these laws represents a significant step towards streamlining construction oversight, deepening Uganda’s mortgage market, and professionalizing valuation services. These measures are in support of the country’s urban development and housing growth agenda. Further details regarding the implementation of these reforms and their impact on the construction and valuation sectors are expected to be released in the coming days.
