President Museveni has vowed to personally investigate and resolve the long-standing land dispute in Kasokoso, Kira Municipality, assuring residents that a fair solution will be reached for all parties affected.
While addressing the community during the fourth day PDM Tour across Wakiso District, Museveni promised government intervention, riding on a firm pledge to address the land conflict that has left thousands of residents living in fear of eviction.
“I will investigate the land issues in Kasokoso, involving all affected parties, to find a fair solution,” Museveni said.
He criticized the people of Kira for electing leaders who, he said, have failed to address the land issue effectively.
“People of Kira committed suicide by electing leaders who failed to address these issues,” he added.
The president’s remarks came after a report by the NRM Chairperson for Kira Municipality, Mr. Muyanja Umar, who told the President that over 20,000 residents are under threat of eviction.
Muyanja revealed that ownership of the 258 acres of land in Kasokoso is contested by multiple entities, including the Uganda Police, National Housing, and private individuals.
“Some residents have already been evicted by the police and are now taking shelter in churches and mosques,” Muyanja reported.
In his speech, Museveni also addressed issues around the Parish Development Model (PDM) and other poverty alleviation programs, saying the concerns raised about insufficient funds and misuse would be looked into.
“Programs like PDM, Emyooga, and ghetto SACCOs need proper structure, with every parish involving elders and councils,” he emphasized. “If 100 people each receive one million shillings, they should elect committees to manage the funds.”
As part of renewed government efforts to fight poverty in urban slums, Museveni announced additional financial support targeting vulnerable communities.
“We shall allocate an additional shs100 million to support the fight against poverty in the ghettos,” the President announced. “I will return with solutions to the land issues soon.”
Residents in Kasokoso have long decried forced evictions and unclear land ownership, with many calling for urgent government intervention to secure their homes.
