President Museveni Announces Government Plans to Amend Land Law to Curb Illegal Evictions
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has announced that the government is planning to amend the land law to address the issue of illegal evictions, where unscrupulous individuals force people off their land.
Museveni made these remarks during the commemoration of Heroes Day held in Kaliiro Town Council, Lyantonde District. He expressed concern over the increasing cases of people being evicted from their land, blaming it on landowners who take advantage of the ignorance of tenants. Some landowners, he noted, hide behind other people and claim to have taken over the land due to unpaid ground rent (busuulu). To counter this, the president said government will introduce a law to have busuulu payments managed at the sub-county level.
The president also praised the people of Lyantonde for their active involvement in farming and animal husbandry. However, he pointed out that one of the remaining challenges is the sharing of family wealth after the death of the head of the family. He advised families not to divide property like land, but rather to sell it and share the proceeds equally.
The event began with prayers for the nation, led by religious leaders. The Catholic Bishop of Masaka Diocese Bishop Severus Jjumba prayed for the country’s leaders and all citizens, urging them to uphold peace under the national motto, “For God and My Country.”
A total of 50 people received medals during the event — 41 men and 9 women. The ceremony was held under the theme: “The Legacy and Ideals of Our Heroes: A Memorable Inspiration.””