KAMPALA, Uganda — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has assented to eight pieces of legislation in a move the government says will strengthen regulation, improve public service systems, and enhance protections across key sectors.
According to State House Uganda, the newly signed laws include the National Drug and Health Products Authority Act, 2026, which significantly broadens oversight of medicines and related products.
The Act expands regulation to cover medicines, vaccines, medical devices, diagnostics, cosmetics, and other health products, aimed at improving safety standards and strengthening regulatory control in the health sector.
Also assented to is the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act of 2026, which introduces mandatory energy performance standards, audits, and measures to regulate inefficient technologies as part of efforts to promote sustainable energy use.
In the financial sector, the President signed the Non-Performing Assets Recovery Trust (Repeal) Act, 2024, effectively dissolving the Trust and transferring its functions to the Ministry of Finance. Officials say the move is intended to streamline operations and improve efficiency in managing distressed assets.
The Employment (Amendment) Act, 2025, was also approved, with provisions aimed at strengthening protections for vulnerable workers, including domestic, casual, and migrant labourers.
Other legislation signed into law includes the Forensic and Scientific Analytical Services Act, 2026, designed to enhance forensic systems and evidence handling; the Copyright and Neighbouring Rights (Amendment) Act, 2026; the Public Enterprises Reform and Divestiture (Amendment) Act, 2024; and the Magistrates Courts (Amendment) Act, 2026.
Government officials say the package of laws reflects ongoing efforts to modernise Uganda’s legal and institutional framework across health, energy, labour, justice, and public sector governance.