LEGAL OPINION ON THE MORTGAGE REFINANCE INSTITUTIONS ACT, 2026
INTRODUCTION This legal opinion analyses the statutory requirements and legal implications of the Mortgage Refinance Institutions Act, 2026 (“the Act”) on the operations of commercial banks in Uganda. The Act establishes a legal and regulatory framework for Mortgage Refinance Institutions (MRIs), which are specialized entities mandated to provide liquidity to primary mortgage lenders through refinancing […]
THE BUILDING CONTROL (AMENDMENT) ACT 2026
INTRODUCTION This memorandum analyses the implications of the Building Control (Amendment) Act, 2026 (herein after “the amendment”) on the operations of Financial Institutions, particularly in relation to commercial lending, construction finance, SME lending, project finance, collateral management, valuation, enforcement, and customer compliance obligations. The memorandum further compares the amendments with the principal legislation, which is […]
IMPACT OF THE VALUATION ACT, 2026 ON THE OPERATIONS OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
INTRODUCTION This memorandum analyses the implications of the Valuation Act, 2026 (herein after referred to as “the Act”) on the operations of Financial Institutions (hereinafter “the Banks”), particularly in relation to due diligence, mortgage financing among others. OBJECTIVE OF THE ACT: Valuations are used to inform decisions in both the private and public sectors for […]
THE TAX AMENDMENTS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 2026/2027
THEIR IMPLICATIONS ON THE OPERATIONS OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS. INTRODUCTION On 1st April, 2026 proposed tax amendments for the financial year 2026/2027 were tabled before the Parliament of Uganda. The same were debated and passed by the Parliament on the 23rd day of April, 2026 and they are set to commence on the 1st day of […]
Lawyer EVA KENTARO MUGERWA voted Best Regulatory Compliance Law Advocate and inducted in the Public Opinions Journal for Best 100 Law Firms.
Lawyer EVA KENTARO MUGERWA voted Best Regulatory Compliance Law Advocate and inducted in the Public Opinions Journal for Best 100 Law Firms. Eva Kentaro Mugerwa has been honored by Public Opinions with the Responsible Investment Global Award as the Best Regulatory Compliance Law Attorney. Furthermore, she has been officially confirmed for induction into the prestigious […]
LEGAL OPINION WITH RESPECT TO THE MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE (THIRD PARTY RISKS) ACT CAP 193.
INTRODUCTION The Motor Vehicle Insurance (Third Party Risks) Act is the principal legislation governing compulsory motor vehicle insurance in Uganda. It came into force in 1989 with the primary objective of ensuring that innocent victims of road traffic accidents receive compensation for death or bodily injury irrespective of the financial ability of the person who […]
Civil Marriage, a Better Deal than You Thought
BEIRUT: They say that money can’t buy love. But lack of it can certainly hurt one’s chances of fulfilling the dream of getting married, buying a home and establishing a family – especially in a country where religion dictates family law. “People don’t talk about it because they’re afraid of criticizing their religious authorities,” says […]
How Does International Law Affect Airplane Crash Liability?
Tragically, airplane crashes often result in catastrophic losses. Hundreds of people may die in a single incident. Those lucky enough to survive often suffer from debilitating injuries. When an airplane crash occurs, those affected may consider how to seek compensation for the losses that they have suffered. Airplane crash investigation and liability can often be […]
