Consult us, landlords demand
Mar 20, 2010
An association of land owners have called for involvement of landlords in making laws regarding land use and management in Uganda.
By Taddeo Bwambale
An association of land owners have called for involvement of landlords in making laws regarding land use and management in Uganda.
The chairperson of the Uganda Land Owners Association, Eve Mulira, said the input of land owners has not been captured by legislators, leading to land wrangles.
“If you are to legislate on land, it is important to consider the owners of the land. We want laws to recognise the presence of land owners,†she said.
Mulira, who was on Wednesday addressing the press in Kampala said the association would sensitise land owners about the existing land laws and how to manage their land.
“We want to highlight gaps in the new law so that policy makers can rethink the policies,†Mulira said.
“In developed countries, land owners have been active in the development of their countries. We want to be able to work hand in hand with the Government and other stakeholders to develop our country.â€
Mulira said the association would hold a national conference on land on March 26.
The event, she added, would allow land owners to express their views and come up with resolutions to influence land policy, reform and legislation.
Mulira explained that many people are misusing land because they lack appropriate knowledge and skills on land management.
She also noted that some parts of the country are not registered and potential developers shy away from such areas.
Thomas Nabong, a member of the association, said the new land law is not practical because scanty consultations were held with land owners.
“Boundaries separate people yet we need to coexist. The law should consider the cultural attachment that people have towards land,†he said.
Last year, the Government passed the land amendment law, following increased cases of evictions.
However, the association observed, there were several unresolved issues in the law, including the certificate of occupancy and the definition of land user and land owner.
An association of land owners have called for involvement of landlords in making laws regarding land use and management in Uganda.
The chairperson of the Uganda Land Owners Association, Eve Mulira, said the input of land owners has not been captured by legislators, leading to land wrangles.
“If you are to legislate on land, it is important to consider the owners of the land. We want laws to recognise the presence of land owners,†she said.
Mulira, who was on Wednesday addressing the press in Kampala said the association would sensitise land owners about the existing land laws and how to manage their land.
“We want to highlight gaps in the new law so that policy makers can rethink the policies,†Mulira said.
“In developed countries, land owners have been active in the development of their countries. We want to be able to work hand in hand with the Government and other stakeholders to develop our country.â€
Mulira said the association would hold a national conference on land on March 26.
The event, she added, would allow land owners to express their views and come up with resolutions to influence land policy, reform and legislation.
Mulira explained that many people are misusing land because they lack appropriate knowledge and skills on land management.
She also noted that some parts of the country are not registered and potential developers shy away from such areas.
Thomas Nabong, a member of the association, said the new land law is not practical because scanty consultations were held with land owners.
“Boundaries separate people yet we need to coexist. The law should consider the cultural attachment that people have towards land,†he said.
Last year, the Government passed the land amendment law, following increased cases of evictions.
However, the association observed, there were several unresolved issues in the law, including the certificate of occupancy and the definition of land user and land owner.