By Kyaligonza Bonny | Tuesday April 28, 2026
Kagadi
Builders in Kagadi town council, Kagadi district have been urged to strictly adhere to the new construction guidelines as stipulated in the Building Control Act 2013 and 2026 as amended.
The implementation of the amended regulations and stricter rules which took effect on March 19,2026, are designed to curb illegal construction, improve safety, and enforce higher standards.
Addressing the builders’ workshop on Tuesday at Kagadi town council headquarters, John Isingoma, the town clerk, said the reforms are designed to restore order, improve safety and accountability in a sector that has seen rapid growth but persistent safety failures.
Isingoma says under the new law, the amendments significantly increase penalties for offences such as building without permits, using prohibited construction methods, substandard materials, or continuing works after permit expiry.
Offenders now face fines calculated per square metre of a building or prison sentences of up to five years. In cases of negligence leading to accidents, penalties rise to fines of up to Shs10 million or imprisonment of up to 12 years.
Isingoma called on builders to abide by the new guidelines not to be in conflict with the law.
Meanwhile, the builders led by the newly elected chairperson Johnson Matovu have expressed their readiness to comply with the new rules to improve building standards.
