Entebbe – President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has today assented to three critical laws aimed at strengthening Uganda’s construction, housing finance, and property valuation sectors.
The President signed the Building Control (Amendment) Act, 2025, the Mortgage Refinance Institutions Act, 2025, and the Valuation Act, 2025 at State House, Entebbe.
The Building Control (Amendment) Act introduces stricter penalties for illegal construction and violations of approved building standards, enhancing safety and accountability amid Uganda’s rapidly expanding urban areas.
The Mortgage Refinance Institutions Act empowers the Bank of Uganda to regulate mortgage refinance institutions, improving oversight of the housing finance sector and increasing access to long-term funding for homeowners.
The Valuation Act establishes the Institute of Certified Valuers, which will oversee professional standards, registration, and regulation of valuers, further professionalising the sector.
Together, these laws are expected to streamline construction oversight, deepen the mortgage market, and raise professional standards in property valuation—supporting Uganda’s ongoing urban development and housing growth.
