Museveni sends strong message on evictions happening in the different parts of the country.

President Museveni has banned all land evictions in the country that are carried out without the consent of the respective District Security Committees (DSC).

In a letter dated February 28, 2022, addressed to the Prime Minister, Robinah Nabbanja, and using his powers under Article 98(1) and 99(1) of the Constitution that enjoins him to ensure good governance and protect the Constitution, the President directed that:

“No evictions should be allowed to take place in a district without the consent and direct observation of the District Security Committee (DSC), chaired by the Resident District Commissioners/Resident City Commissioners (RDCs/RCCs) and direct consultation with the Minister of Lands.

Museveni said if this is not done and the illegal evictions go ahead, the members of the District Security Committee will all be held responsible and action will be taken against them.

This however excludes the UPDF representatives who may not be in the know of the substance of the issues involved.

In the same communication, the President requested His Lordship the Chief Justice to prevail upon the Justices and Magistrates who violate the Constitution by illegally evicting people in collusion with land grabbers.

He further directed the Minister of Lands to inform the Attorney General about such abuses by judicial officers so that legal action can be taken against them.

Money to pay off landlords

Judith Nabakooba, the minister of lands on March 4 said that the government is ready to buy land from landlords to end rampant land evictions in the country.

Nabakooba said the Land Fund is available to sort landlords that are willing to negotiate with the government much as the funds are limited.

She made the remarks while meeting the residents of Bugashe and Katojo wards in Mbarara South Division on March 4.

The minister said the money to pay off landlords can be go much as the landlords who usually want to be paid are many yet the money is not enough.

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