Uganda Parliamentarians Land Management Forum

In areas under customary land tenure systems, land registration is often overlooked. However, obtaining a Certificate of Customary Ownership (CCO) strengthens tenure security and enables access to financial services, fostering economic empowerment. Through our collaborative intervention with @ministry_lands, and with support from @OxfaminUganda, we facilitated households in the districts of Arua and Zombo to register their land and acquire CCOs, enabling them to access financing for business development. #LandRightsSupportCenter #SecureLandRights4All

Visuals from today’s 2nd National Symposium on Land Governance in Uganda, organized by @UPLMF at the Parliamentary Conference Hall.

The Chairperson of the Uganda Parliamentarians Land Management Forum, Hon. @ChristineKaaya, points out the need to amplify discussions on land governance, dispute resolution and policy. She also urges responsible entities to counter backlog on land advocacy.

Why should it be a risk for women to own land because our national laws bestow this to all citizens of Uganda? @flaviakalule #2ndNationalSymposium

Development partners during the 2nd National Symposium on Land Governance with Minister, Judith Nabakooba at @Parliament_Ug Conference Hall organized by @UplMf

The ED @OxfaminUganda Mr. @ShantyFrancis says "Securing women's land rights is not just about property- it is about power, dignity, and the future of our communities and the food that sustains the population is produced by women". @OxfaminUganda @Parliament_Ug

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@kobsdoreen highlighted that majority of families in Uganda grow the food that they eat therefore denial of their land rights is a direct attack on their right to food. #LandRightsForAll #SecureLandRights @FRAUGANDA @nlcuganda

#HappeningNow: A training session for NLC members and stakeholders on the relationship between land rights and food systems is currently underway at Piato Restaurant. #LandRights #FoodSystems

As the #16DaysOfActivism2024 come to a close and we commemorate #HumanRightsDay2024, let’s remember that women’s equal rights to land and property are fundamental human rights. #OurRightsOurFuture #HumanRightsDay

On Day two of the real estate bill consultative workshop, Ms. Peace Nabakembo, the Principal Policy Analyst at @ministry_lands , explained the background and progress of Uganda’s Real Estate Bill (REB) during her recent presentation. She highlighted that the real estate sector contributes approximately 6.3% of the country’s GDP but faces numerous challenges. These include fraudulent property sales, speculative pricing, lack of consumer protection, and unprofessional practices. She emphasized that these issues create mistrust and make the sector vulnerable to unscrupulous activities. Ms. Nabakembo stated that a Regulatory Impact Assessment (RIA) was carried out to evaluate possible policy solutions for addressing these challenges. She revealed that introducing a new law and regulations was identified as the best option. This would establish a standardized framework, protect consumers, create a national database of agents and developers, and introduce mechanisms to detect money laundering and terrorist financing in the sector. She further noted that Cabinet approved principles for the Real Estate Bill in February 2023. These principles provide for the regulation of real estate practices, professionalization of the sector, and the development of dispute resolution mechanisms. Additionally, the bill aims to establish a structured skills training program and outline penalties for non-compliance. Ms. Nabakembo informed the audience that a working group comprising government agencies, private sector stakeholders, and academics was formed to draft the bill. She mentioned that the draft had undergone reviews and revisions, incorporating feedback from stakeholder consultations. International benchmarking, particularly with Kenya, South Africa, and India, provided valuable insights that have been integrated into the draft. In conclusion, Ms. Nabakembo underscored the urgency of regulating Uganda’s real estate sector. She explained that proper regulation would ensure sustainable development, enhance professionalism, and protect the interests of all actors involved. She called for collective effort to achieve these goals and support the country’s broader development objectives.

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The annual International Land Conference hosted by the Ministry of Lands Housing and Urban Development is back 😎 Under the theme "Land Reforms for Inclusive Social Economic Transformation, and Climate Change Mitigation," this year’s event will bring together experts, policymakers, and stakeholders to discuss innovative land reforms that address social equity, economic growth, and climate change challenges. Don’t miss this opportunity of being apart of the discussion. Follow the conference on #TellinhtheCEDPStory

Hon. Persis Namuganza (Princess) has officially opened the Regional Meeting for the Review of Uganda's National Land Policy 2013 for Busoga and Bugisu Cluster at the Source of the Nile Hotel in Jinja City. @UgandaMediaCent @IGADsecretariat @JudithNabakoob1 @GCICUganda pic.twitter.com/rkGWXUzmvM

The @ministry_lands, in partnership with @giz_uganda, has streamlined land transactions by offering official certificates and digitizing land records as part of the Ministry's achievements. Assistant Commissioner Irumba Henry Harrison highlights these efforts in reducing land disputes across Uganda. #NTVNews | ntv.co.ug/ug/ntv-live

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The Ministry of Lands, Housing, and Urban Development is holding open days to provide land information directly to stakeholders. Citizens can access services for free, interact with, and learn how to use the online Land Information System, conduct property searches, and receive immediate responses to inquiries. Recent locations have been Mukono, Wakiso, Luwero, Mpigi, Jinja, and Masaka, with additional events planned for upcoming weeks. These open days serve as a direct platform for citizens to engage with technical staff, express concerns, and learn about enhancements to land transactions. Hon. Minister @JudithNabakoob1, while opening officially the open days month emphasized among many others, the @GovUganda commitment to helping tenants secure occupancy rights, resolve land disputes, and protect rightful landowners. Some of the ministry achievements under the @cedp_uganda project are; Launching a public portal for easy land searches: ugnlic.go.ug 🌐 Generating over 300 billion UGX through land transactions, benefiting the national treasury. Training staff in alternative dispute resolution, an easy and readily available channel to seeking justice Enacting the Physical Planners Registration Act, 2022, and approving Uganda’s first National Physical Development Plan to support orderly development in the country.