Cabinet Approves New National Building Review Board Members

Uganda's Cabinet has appointed new members to the Governing Board of the National Building Review Board, aiming to bolster safety and compliance within the nation's construction sector. The appointments, made during the second Cabinet meeting of 2026 on July 6, follow the Building Control Act's mandate to regulate and oversee building control activities nationwide.

Minister for ICT and National Guidance, Justine Kasule Lumumba, stated that the new Board's primary responsibility is to enhance adherence to building regulations and elevate safety standards. "Cabinet approved the appointment of members of the Governing Board of the National Building Review Board under the Building Control Act, which is meant to regulate and coordinate building control activities in Uganda," she announced.

The eight-member Board, chaired by Eng. Andrew Kitaka, includes professionals from engineering, architecture, surveying, and planning. Its mandate includes monitoring building operations, ensuring adherence to approved plans, reviewing control processes, and investigating building collapses. These appointments come as the government intensifies efforts to combat substandard construction practices and strengthen industry regulation amidst growing concerns over building safety, particularly in urban centers.

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Cabinet approved the appointment of members of the Governing Board of the National Building Review Board under the Building Control Act, which is meant to regulate and coordinate building control activities in Uganda.