Kampala, Uganda – In a significant move to enhance governance and regulation in various sectors, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has signed 19 bills into law. The signing ceremony took place on July 15, 2024, at State Lodge, Nakasero.
The signed bills cover a wide range of areas, including wildlife conservation, registration services, persons with disabilities, and taxation. Some of the notable bills include:
– The Uganda Wildlife Authority (Amendment) Act 2024
– The Uganda Registration Services Bureau (Amendment) Act 2024
– The Registration of Persons (Amendment) Act 2024
– The Uganda Trypanosomiasis Control Council (Repeal) Act 2024
– The Agricultural Chemicals (Control) (Amendment) Act 2024
– The Children (Amendment) Act 2024
– The National Youth Council (Amendment) Act 2024
– The Persons with Disabilities (Amendment) Act 2024
– The National Women’s Council (Amendment) Act 2024
– The National Council for Older Persons (Amendment) Act 2024
– The Non-Governmental Organisations (Amendment) Act 2024
– The National Library (Amendment) Act 2024
– The National Planning Authority (Amendment) Act 2024
– The National Population Council (Repeal) Act 2024
– The Physical Planning (Amendment) Act 2024
– The Value Added Tax (Amendment) Act 2024
– The Tax Procedures Code (Amendment) Act 2024
– The Stamp Duty (Amendment) Act 2024
– The Income Tax (Amendment) Act 2024
Additionally, President Museveni returned two bills unsigned, citing concerns. These bills are:
– The National Commission for UNESCO (Amendment) Act 2024
– The Higher Education Students Financing (Amendment) Act 2024
The new laws are expected to have a positive impact on various sectors, including conservation, education, and taxation.
