Evaluation of the Uganda National Housing Policy

Abstract

This study presents an evaluation of the Uganda National Housing Policy, NHP (2016), with the focus on identifying policy interventions, gaps in implementation and roles of stakeholders responsible for the implementation of the policy. The study specifically centers on Kampala City, the country’s capital and most urbanized region where housing challenges are most evident. The approach adopted in this study is qualitative using secondary data from government line ministry reports, policy documents and academic publications and then assesses the extent to which the NHP addresses issues like: housing backlog, accessibility to housing finance, housing accessibility to all income groups & stakeholder engagement. Findings reveal that while the policy outlines comprehensive strategies including promotion of public private partnerships, strengthening stakeholder coordination among others, significant implementation gaps are still present. These include weak legal enforcement, limited funding, weak coordination of stakeholders etc., the research is significant as it highlights the disconnection between policy strategies and practical implementation. By critically evaluating these gaps, the study contributes to the discourse on sustainable urban development and provides recommendations for enhancing policy effectiveness