Tag Archives: land

  The multiple tragedy of land violence on rehabilitation of the survivors in Opara SPECIAL FEATURE | Simon Wokorach in Amuru |  Opara village, derives its name from the nearby stream (Opara) that provides its residents with drinking water and also feeds them with mudfish. It stands in the highlands, …

Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Acholi Cultural Institution is struggling to enforce the ban on the massive sale of land, the paramount Chief, Rwot David Onen Acana II has said. In November 2021, Acholi Cultural Institution banned its subjects from selling more than 50 acres of land. The institution also …

Kitgum, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Medical Director of St Joseph Hospital, Kitgum Dr Pamela Atim has called for support to expectant mothers to enable them to cover health expenses and deliver safely from health units. Dr Atim says that although the health facility serves more than 4,000 expectant mothers …

Tororo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  A case of conspiracy to defraud contrary to section 309 of the Penal Code Act Cap 120 brought against the Tororo District Senior Physical Planner and acting Senior Land Manager, Euphausius Omeja Fuor and four others, has been dismissed for lack of evidence. Tororo Chief Magistrate …

Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Archbishop of the Province of the Church of Uganda Dr Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu has raised concern over the massive land grabbing and encroachment on Church land across the country. Dr Kaziimba says that a chunk of the Church land has been encroached on …

  Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Statehouse Anti-Corruption Unit has arrested several Mbale city officials and area land committee members for allegedly conniving to sell over ten hectares belonging to the government at Nakaloke in Mbale City Northern Division. Rogers Taitika, the Elgon Region Police Spokesperson, identifies the suspects …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | State Minister for Housing Persis Namuganza has been summoned before the rules committee of Parliament over demeaning sentiments she made against the Parliament of Uganda. The Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa directed the committee to investigate Namuganza for allegedly questioning the integrity of …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Makerere University Business School (MUBS) is on the verge of losing land to squatters, the University’s Principal, Prof. Waswa Balunywa, has said. Balunywa said the university has failed to have physical possession of the two acre piece of land located in Kireka Hill View, 20 years …

Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Masaka City Council authorities are faced with an uphill task of enforcing a ban on the creation and sale of undersized plots due to the reluctance of land brokers to heed the directive. In July this year, the Masaka City Executive and the Roads Committee …

Mukono, Uganda  | THE INDEPENDENT | The proposed construction of a modern market in Mukono Municipality hangs in balance due to the lack of sufficient land. The municipality was given green light by the Ministry of Local Government to present all the necessary requirements which include the land title and benefit …