KAMPALA — President Museveni has unveiled an ambitious Government Legislative Programme for the 2026/27 financial year, proposing more than 38 bills and policy initiatives that are expected to dominate parliamentary business over the coming year.
The extensive legislative agenda, presented as government prepares to implement its new budget priorities, spans critical sectors including education, health, agriculture, infrastructure, labour, governance, justice, technology and public administration.
The programme reflects the government's intention to accelerate economic transformation, improve service delivery and strengthen regulatory frameworks across multiple sectors of the economy.
Among the most closely watched proposals is the Information and Communication Bill, 2023, which is expected to influence Uganda's rapidly evolving digital and communications sector.
The legislation is likely to attract significant public and industry interest as the country continues to expand internet access, digital services and technology-driven economic activities.
The Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs is also expected to table the National Legal Examinations Centre Bill, 2026, aimed at reforming legal training and professional assessment systems.
In the infrastructure sector, the Ministry of Works and Transport plans to introduce the Uganda Railways Bill, 2026, a key legislative proposal intended to support the revitalisation and expansion of the country's railway network.
The bill is expected to complement broader government efforts to improve transport connectivity and reduce logistics costs.
The property sector is also set for major regulatory changes through the proposed Real Estate Bill, 2025. The legislation seeks to bring greater professionalism, accountability and regulation to Uganda's rapidly expanding real estate industry, which has experienced substantial growth alongside urbanisation and increasing investment in housing and commercial developments.
Workers' welfare features prominently in the programme through the Workers' Compensation (Amendment) Bill, 2024.
The proposed amendments are expected to strengthen protections for employees who suffer workplace injuries or occupational illnesses while updating existing labour provisions to reflect contemporary workplace realities.
Education reforms constitute another major pillar of the legislative programme. Government plans to amend both the Universities and Other Tertiary Institutions Act and the Education (Pre-Primary, Primary and Post-Primary) Act.
In addition, lawmakers will consider the Curriculum, Assessment and Admissions Bill, which seeks to modernise educational standards and align learning outcomes with national development priorities.
The proposed education reforms come as Uganda continues implementing changes aimed at improving skills development, competency-based learning and workforce preparedness.
Healthcare legislation also occupies a significant portion of the government's agenda. Proposed amendments to the Pharmacy and Drugs Act, the Nurses and Midwives Act, and the Allied Health Professionals Act are intended to strengthen professional regulation, improve service standards and enhance oversight within the health sector.
The reforms are expected to address emerging challenges in healthcare delivery while supporting government efforts to improve the quality and accessibility of medical services.
Agriculture, which remains the backbone of Uganda's economy and a major source of employment, will see several important legislative interventions. These include the Food and Agriculture Regulatory Authority Bill, 2026, and the Animal Diseases (Amendment) Bill, 2026.
The proposed laws aim to improve food safety standards, strengthen agricultural regulation, enhance disease surveillance and protect the country's agricultural productivity.
Other significant proposals include amendments to the Local Government Act and the Uganda Tourism Act, as well as the introduction of the Small Arms and Light Weapons Control Bill. Government is also expected to present a policy framework on intelligence services as part of broader governance and security reforms.
The Ministry of Finance will table several fiscal and macroeconomic reports intended to guide government spending, economic planning and implementation of national development priorities.
The legislative programme comes at a time when the newly inaugurated 12th Parliament is expected to play a central role in shaping Uganda's next phase of economic and institutional development.
The breadth of the proposed reforms suggests lawmakers will face a demanding schedule of committee reviews, stakeholder consultations and parliamentary debates.
Once tabled, each bill will undergo the full legislative process, including committee scrutiny, public consultations where necessary, parliamentary debate and voting before being submitted for presidential assent.
With reforms touching nearly every major sector of national life, the programme signals one of the busiest legislative years in recent memory and could significantly influence Uganda's governance, economy and social development trajectory for years to come.