Uganda Government Plans 38 Bills for 2026/27 Legislative Year

The Ugandan government has announced a significant legislative push for the upcoming 2026/27 financial year, with plans to introduce 38 Bills, policy frameworks, reports, and statutory instruments to Parliament. This marks an increase from the 32 items presented in the previous fiscal period.

President Yoweri Museveni unveiled this ambitious agenda during his State of the Nation Address, emphasizing its role in strengthening governance, enhancing service delivery, and establishing a robust legal foundation for the nation’s continued progress. “The ministers responsible will table these Bills to Parliament,” President Museveni assured.

The proposed legislative package encompasses a wide array of sectors, including education, agriculture, health, transport, finance, and internal security. Key legislation expected includes the Building Substances Bill, amendments to university and tertiary education acts, and the Curriculum, Assessment and Admissions Bill. In agriculture, the government intends to introduce the Food and Agriculture Regulatory Authority Bill and amendments to the Animal Diseases Bill.

Further reforms are planned for local government and tourism, alongside significant legal changes in the health sector through proposed amendments to pharmacy, nursing, and allied health professions acts. Other notable Bills include those concerning small arms control, real estate regulation, and the national railway system.

A substantial part of the agenda focuses on public finance management, including reports on macroeconomic and fiscal performance, the petroleum fund, and budget framework papers. This comprehensive plan faces scrutiny regarding Parliament’s capacity to thoroughly debate and enact such a large volume of legislation within the allotted time, especially considering that less than half of the previous year’s proposals were passed.

https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/govt-lines-up-38-bills-for-2026-27-5485710