Human Resource Managers under their professional body, Human Resource Managers Association of Uganda (HRMAU)have asked parliament to speed up enactment of Human Resource bill in to law so as to regulate the industry.
Ronald Bbosa the current President says the progress of having the bill passed by parliament and presented to cabinet has taken took long.
“ Since we are in campaign and election season, we urge parliamentarians to look into our issues seriously so that by May when the President is swearing in the Bill can be presented to cabinet so that he ascents to Law by June 2026,”Bbosa stated.
He made the appeal while officiating at the HR Glamour dinner Night held after three days Annual Conference in Kampala under the theme “Human Resources as an enabler: Leading Change, Unlocking Potential, Sustaining Growth”
Bbosa expressed optimism that the law will regulate HR profession and put practioneers in order amidst global employment disruptions.
“Human Resource Managers’ Association Of Uganda aims at instituting standards, enhancing development and promoting HR best practices.We therefore cant move forward unless HR law is in place,”Bbosa explained.
According to the President major HR challenges in Uganda include recruitment and skill gaps, particularly in technical and healthcare fields.
Other key issues are manual and inefficient administrative processes for attendance and leave management, and a low overall Human Capital Index which indicates potential productivity loss due to gaps in education and health. Additionally, businesses struggle with issues like low employee morale, performance evaluation, and adapting to digital transformation
The Human Resource Managers’ Association of Uganda is the leading organization for HR professionals in Uganda. HRMAU is responsible for professional skills development, promotion of professional standards and practices as well as industry research and consultancy.
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