President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has assented to eight pieces of legislation aimed at strengthening Uganda’s regulatory framework across health, energy, labour, and governance sectors. The newly signed laws mark a significant step toward improving public safety, enhancing service delivery, and streamlining institutional operations in line with national development priorities.
Among the key laws is the National Drug and Health Products Authority Act, 2026, which expands regulatory oversight to cover medicines, vaccines, medical devices, diagnostics, cosmetics, and other health-related products. The Act is expected to reinforce quality assurance systems, ensuring that products on the Ugandan market meet strict safety and efficacy standards while protecting public health.
The President also signed the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act, 2026, a law that introduces mandatory energy performance standards, audits, and measures to phase out inefficient technologies. This legislation is designed to promote sustainable energy use, reduce wastage, and support Uganda’s broader environmental and climate goals.
In the financial sector, the Non-Performing Assets Recovery Trust (Repeal) Act, 2024 dissolves the Trust and transfers its functions to the Ministry of Finance. The move is intended to streamline operations, reduce administrative overlap, and enhance efficiency in managing non-performing assets within government systems.
Labour reforms were also addressed through the Employment (Amendment) Act, 2025, which strengthens protections for domestic, casual, and migrant workers. The law seeks to improve working conditions, ensure fair treatment, and extend legal safeguards to vulnerable categories of workers who have historically faced gaps in protection.
Other notable legislation includes the Forensic and Scientific Analytical Services Act, 2026, which enhances forensic systems and evidence handling, alongside amendments to copyright law, public enterprise reforms, and magistrates’ courts. Collectively, these laws are expected to bolster governance, support innovation, and improve the efficiency of Uganda’s justice and administrative systems.
