President Museveni has assented to three significant pieces of legislation aimed at strengthening regulation within Uganda’s construction, housing finance and valuation sectors.
The President signed into law the Building Control (Amendment) Act, 2025, the Mortgage Refinance Institutions Act, 2025, and the Valuation Act, 2025 during a ceremony held at State House Entebbe.
The Building Control (Amendment) Act, 2025 introduces stricter penalties for illegal construction and non-compliance with approved building standards. The reforms are expected to enhance safety, accountability and enforcement, particularly in rapidly expanding urban centres.
Under the Mortgage Refinance Institutions Act, 2025, the Bank of Uganda is mandated to regulate mortgage refinance institutions. The move is intended to strengthen oversight within the housing finance sector and expand access to long-term mortgage financing for prospective homeowners.
Meanwhile, the Valuation Act, 2025 provides for the establishment of the Institute of Certified Valuers, which will oversee professional standards, registration and regulation of valuers in Uganda. The new framework seeks to professionalise the valuation industry and improve transparency in property transactions.
Government officials say the enactment of the three laws will streamline construction oversight, deepen the mortgage market and strengthen professional regulation in support of Uganda’s growing urban development and housing needs.
