{"id":15311,"date":"2025-09-06T10:16:11","date_gmt":"2025-09-06T10:16:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ugandaupdatenews.com\/?p=15311"},"modified":"2025-09-06T11:00:02","modified_gmt":"2025-09-06T11:00:02","slug":"uganda-architects-warn-against-imposters-as-sector-prepares-for-creative-economy-symposium-to-be-held-on-sept-112025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/prowebinhost.com\/anzu\/uganda-architects-warn-against-imposters-as-sector-prepares-for-creative-economy-symposium-to-be-held-on-sept-112025\/","title":{"rendered":"Uganda Architects Warn Against Imposters As Sector Prepares For Creative Economy Symposium To Be Held On Sept 11,2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

By Zulfah Namatovu<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Uganda Society of Architects (USA) has warned developers against hiring unregistered practitioners in the construction sector, cautioning that the continued use of quacks is fueling the surge in building collapses across the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The call comes ahead of the National Symposium on Architecture and the Creative Economy, scheduled for Thursday, September 11, 2025, at the Sheraton Kampala Hotel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Under the Architects Registration Act, Cap 269, only registered architects with valid practicing certificates issued by the Architects Registration Board are authorized to design, prepare building plans, and supervise construction works in Uganda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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However, many developers continue to bypass this requirement in a bid to cut costs, a practice experts say has led to substandard work and poorly supervised projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cArchitects are the brains behind safe and innovative building projects, but their expertise is often ignored. Some developers believe involving an architect is an unnecessary expense, yet the consequences of avoiding them are disastrous,\u201d said Jacquiline Namayanja, president of the Uganda Society of Architects, while addressing journalists in Kampala.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Themed \u201cSustainable Architecture and the Creative Economy: Driving Uganda\u2019s GDP Growth Through Design, Film, Music, Fashion, Digital
Media, and Cultural Heritage,\u201d the symposium will explore architecture\u2019s role in economic transformation while addressing challenges
in the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Namayanja said the event will promote collaboration across creative sectors. \u201cThis symposium is a platform for showcasing how architecture and the creative economy can work together to define Uganda\u2019s identity, attract investment, and build a sustainable future.\u201d
She added that Uganda\u2019s construction industry is rapidly evolving, with growing demand for financing, stricter regulatory frameworks, and the adoption of sustainable technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe symposium will provide valuable insights on how to integrate cutting-edge, sustainable approaches into our projects,\u201d she said.
The joint event is organized by the Uganda Society of Architects in partnership with the Uganda Parliamentary Forum for Creative Industries (UGAPAFOCI).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It will convene professionals from architecture, design, fashion, film, digital media, and cultural heritage sectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Racheal Magoola, Chairperson of UGAPAFOCI, highlighted the broader impact of the creative economy. \u201cThe creative industries are a vital engine for Uganda\u2019s economy. From music and film to fashion, design, and digital media, they create jobs, drive innovation, and strengthen our national identity.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The one-day symposium is open to the public at a fee of Shs 250,000. Organizers say the discussions will chart a new course for both the
construction sector and Uganda\u2019s creative industries, ensuring that safety, innovation, and sustainability remain central to national development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Editor:msserwanga@gmail.com<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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