Uganda Real Estate Archives

Fridaus Nambi, is a Global Real Estate Consultant and Strategist, IP Attorney, Author, Investment Advisor, Corporate & Commercial Lawyer, Transactional Advisor, Property & Real Estate Professional with 9+ Years of Experience.

Uganda’s Real Estate Sector at a Defining Inflection Point: What the Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026 Means for Investors, Developers & the Diaspora

Uganda’s real estate sector—long regarded as one of the strongest drivers of urban growth, employment creation, and private investment—is entering a moment of heightened regulatory attention and uncertainty. The proposed Protection of

April 26, 2026

Real Estate & Construction·Regulation & Compliance·Thought Leadership

An aerial view of Kampala city's tall buildings along the Kampala-Jinja road.

Kampala’s Property Market Shows Resilience as Economic Growth Rebounds to 6.3% — Says Knight Frank Report

Kampala’s real estate market demonstrated resilience in the second half of 2025, underpinned by macroeconomic stability, contained inflation, and sustained infrastructure investment. Economic growth strengthened to 6.3% in FY 2024/25, marking a

March 5, 2026

Company News·Real Estate & Construction

Jimmy Wakoko is a Ugandan real estate management and growth strategy specialist with over ten years of experience in property and facilities management, currently serving as Portfolio Manager and Head of Property Management at Broll Uganda.

Three Laws That Signal a Governance Moment for Uganda’s Real Estate Market

By Jimmy Wakoko Last week, President Yoweri Museveni assented to three significant pieces of legislation: the Building Control (Amendment) Act, 2025; the Mortgage Refinance Institutions Act, 2025; and the Valuation Act, 2025.

February 22, 2026

Thought Leadership

John Ssebalamu owns a number of prime properties in Kampala.

Government Loses as Billionaire Businessman John Ssebalamu Secures Landmark Ruling in UGX 7.7bn Land Dispute — But Court Awards Him UGX 550m

When billionaire businessman John Ssebalamu acquired twenty parcels of land in Rubaga, Kampala, his vision was to build a state-of-the-art shopping mall that would transform the city’s retail landscape. The foundations were

September 15, 2025

Legal & Justice·The Big Story

Course View Towers in Kampala, Uganda's Capital.

10 Key Facts You Need to Know About Kampala’s Property Market in H1 2025

Uganda’s real estate market in the first half of 2025 tells a story of shifting demand patterns, resilient industrial growth, cautious residential landlords, and a retail sector slowly finding its rhythm again.

August 12, 2025

Real Estate & Construction·The Big Story

Ruparelia Group Chairman & Founder, Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Ruparelia Group remains solid and committed to Uganda- Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia

Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia is the founder and Chairman of the Ruparelia Group, one of Uganda’s largest business conglomerates with investments in financial services, real estate, education, hospitality, agriculture and broadcasting. He is

May 15, 2019

Business & Markets·C-Suite Leadership·CEO Perspectives·Company News·The Big Story·The Uganda 300 Index·Thought Leadership