17 Sept 2026
KAMPALA — The Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development has called on stakeholders in the real estate and housing sector to embrace innovative solutions to address Uganda’s housing deficit and promote affordable housing.
The call was made by the State Minister for Housing, Persis Namuganza, ahead of the second edition of the Uganda Real Estate and Housing Expo 2026, scheduled for September 25–26 at Kingdom Kampala Gardens.
The expo is being organised in partnership with Bagras Events Limited and the Uganda Society of Architects under the theme, “Innovative Solutions for Sustainable Housing.”
The two-day event will bring together investors, property developers, financial institutions, government agencies, professionals and other stakeholders to explore ways of reducing construction costs and improving access to affordable housing.
Namuganza said Uganda’s housing deficit currently stands at 2.48 million units, highlighting the need for innovative construction technologies, sustainable financing models and effective urban planning to address the shortage.
She said the expo would provide a platform for showcasing affordable housing designs, sharing industry knowledge, discussing emerging market trends and strengthening public-private partnerships in the housing sector.
The minister also highlighted government efforts to improve housing and urban development through the implementation of the National Housing Policy, the National Urban Policy 2017, the Condominium Property Act 2001 and the Physical Planning Act 2010, among other initiatives.
She added that the ministry was strengthening land and physical planning services through 23 zonal offices and would offer free land title searches during the expo.
Namuganza further warned that authorities would take action against buildings that had outlived their usefulness, lacked proper planning or were unsuitable for prominent urban locations.
She said such structures could be marked for redevelopment, while property owners would be encouraged to partner with the government through public-private partnerships.
The ministry also plans to promote climate-resilient housing, orderly urban growth and efficient land use as part of efforts to improve living conditions in Uganda’s cities and municipalities.
