President Yoweri Museveni has signed 19 bills into law, according to a statement from the Presidential Press Unit (PPU) on Tuesday morning. The President assented to the bills on Monday, July 15, 2024, at State Lodge, Nakasero. However, two bills were returned to Parliament unsigned.
New Laws Enacted
- The Uganda Wildlife Authority (Amendment) Act 2024: Enhances conservation efforts and management of wildlife resources.
- The Uganda Registration Services Bureau (Amendment) Act 2024: Streamlines registration processes for businesses and civil matters.
- The Registration of Persons (Amendment) Act 2024: Updates regulations for the registration of citizens and residents.
- The Uganda Trypanosomiasis Control Council (Repeal) Act 2024: Dissolves the council, reallocating its responsibilities to other bodies.
- The Agricultural Chemicals (Control) (Amendment) Act 2024: Tightens control and regulation of agricultural chemicals.
- The Children (Amendment) Act 2024: Strengthens child protection laws and welfare services.
- The National Youth Council (Amendment) Act 2024: Revises the mandate and functions of the National Youth Council.
- The Persons with Disabilities (Amendment) Act 2024: Enhances the rights and support systems for persons with disabilities.
- The National Women’s Council (Amendment) Act 2024: Updates the operational framework of the National Women’s Council.
- The National Council for Older Persons (Amendment) Act 2024: Improves policies and programs for older persons.
- The Non-Governmental Organisations (Amendment) Act 2024: Revises regulations governing NGOs in Uganda.
- The National Library (Amendment) Act 2024: Strengthens the management and services of the National Library.
- The National Planning Authority (Amendment) Act 2024: Enhances the planning and development processes of the National Planning Authority.
- The National Population Council (Repeal) Act 2024: Dissolves the council, transferring its duties to other agencies.
- The Physical Planning (Amendment) Act 2024: Updates regulations related to urban and rural planning.
- The Value Added Tax (Amendment) Act 2024: Adjusts VAT regulations to improve tax collection and compliance.
- The Tax Procedures Code (Amendment) Act 2024: Streamlines tax procedures and enforcement mechanisms.
- The Stamp Duty (Amendment) Act 2024: Revises stamp duty rates and regulations.
- The Income Tax (Amendment) Act 2024: Modifies income tax laws to enhance revenue generation and fairness.
Bills Returned Unsigned
- The National Commission for UNESCO (Amendment) Act 2024: Sent back for further review and amendments.
- The Higher Education Students Financing (Amendment) Act 2024: Returned for reconsideration to address specific concerns.
The signing of these bills reflects the government’s ongoing efforts to update and refine Uganda’s legal framework across various sectors, from wildlife conservation to tax regulation. The returned bills indicate a need for further deliberation to ensure they meet the intended objectives and standards.