Buganda Kingdom has urged all tenants occupying Kabaka’s land to register their bibanja with the Buganda Land Board to ensure proper identification and secure land occupancy.
The call was made by Buganda Kingdom’s Minister for Lands and Housing, David Mpanga, while receiving voluntary financial contributions, commonly known as Oluwalo, from Buvuma and Bulemeezi counties amounting to Shs37 million.
Speaking on behalf of Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayiga, Mpanga emphasized that registering bibanja does not mean the Kingdom intends to evict people from the land, but rather to create an organized and transparent system for land management.
“The Kingdom does not chase people from its land or take away anyone’s land. However, it is important for everyone occupying Kabaka’s land to be known and properly registered so they can operate without challenges,” Mpanga said.
He further encouraged residents, especially those from Buvuma District, to embrace alternative income-generating activities beyond fishing, noting that the fishing sector is undergoing reforms that have affected many livelihoods.
Mpanga also stressed the importance of maintaining good hygiene and public health practices to prevent disease outbreaks.
“Wash your hands regularly, avoid littering plastics, and keep your homes and workplaces clean. Do not wait for government intervention to maintain hygiene,” he said.
Meanwhile, Buvuma Ssaza Chief Michael Mboowa informed the Kingdom leadership about the difficult economic situation facing residents on Buvuma Islands.
According to Mboowa, many residents who depended on fishing are struggling with poverty after being restricted from fishing activities on Lake Victoria.
He appealed to authorities to reconsider some of the restrictions and create opportunities for affected fishermen to resume their work and rebuild their livelihoods.
