Tag Archives: Land

SIRONKO – The National Resistance Movement (NRM) presidential flag bearer, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, has defended his acquisition of the land where the Mbale Industrial Park now sits, dismissing allegations that the land was grabbed from locals. While campaigning in Sironko District on his first day of the Bugisu sub-region campaign trail, President Museveni explained that the land in question had …

Our Reporter A section of officials at the office of Administrator General are in hot soup over fraudulent sale of 320 acres of land (comprised in Busiro Block 429 plot 3 at Kawuku – Bugiri) previously belonging to Mzee Andereya Mayanja Nakiyenje who died in 1981 at Bwerenga – Busiro in Wakiso District. Following the death of Mayanja, the plan …

Post Views: 4 By Andama MosesIn Masindiwww.mknewslink.com Residents of Masindi have demanded for explanation from the office of district natural resources over alleged partnership with national forest authority (NFA) to steal public land. This concern was raised during district budget conference held on Friday 31st October 2025. Shirinji Aziz resident of Nyanghya cell central division Masindi Municipality while submitting …

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has directed that local pastoralists in the Karamoja sub-region continue grazing their livestock in the Pian Upe Game Reserve as government undertakes consultations to find a lasting solution to the long-standing conflict between herders and conservation authorities. Accompanied by First Lady Maama Janet Museveni, the President issued the directive while addressing residents of Nakapiripirit and Nabilatuk …

The leadership of the Land Division of the High Court is yet to hear and determine a case in which a city pastor is accusing Makerere University of defying court orders. In February 2025, the Court of Appeal ruled that the High Court has the power to determine complaints regarding violation of its orders. “It was erroneous for the trial …

Government through the Ministry of Water and Environment is on spot for alleged illegal procurement of a 70.2-acre land in Kihanda Sub County, Kanungu District. It is alleged that in August 2023, the government through the Water Ministry entered into a purported land acquisition and compensation agreement with Christine Joy Tusiime for her family land at Ibarya Cell, Kanungu District. …

By Amos Tayebwa – Mbarara Tensions are mounting in Rwemigina Ward, Mbarara City North Division, as church leaders and residents intensify calls for the relocation of the Kenkombe garbage dumping site, citing worsening health risks and emerging cases of suspected land grabbing on the contested land. The dispute came to light during the closure of Mbarara City North Division baraza meetings recently held at St. Luke Kaburangire Church of …

Post Views: 9 BY WILBER MUHWEZI KASIBANTE (MK)IN BUSHENYIwww.mknewslink.comThe Bishop of West Ankole diocese has finally come out to speak on 75 acres of katikamwe land which were supposed to be sold in August 2025 after all other committees approved the sale of katikamwe land by all relevant committees including the diocesan council.The revelation was made today morning OCT. …

The High Court in Kampala has issued a temporary injunction stopping City Oil Uganda Limited and its associates from dealing in a disputed piece of land in Entebbe, ruling that the property must remain untouched until the conclusion of a pending suit. In her ruling, Deputy Registrar Josephine Kabasinguzi Kayondo of the Land Division said the injunction was necessary “to …

A fresh storm has hit Uganda’s investment scene after government quietly allocated 150 acres of Kitubulu Central Forest Reserve in Entebbe to Chinese billionaire Paul Zhang, the man behind the controversial Luzira Prison hotel proposal. The deal — worth a staggering $500 million (about Shs1.7 trillion) — will see Zhang’s Tian Tang Group erect a mega government complex, five-star hotel, …