A concerned citizen has petitioned President Yoweri Museveni, raising concerns about the enforcement of a High Court order in a contentious land dispute in Namugongo, Wakiso District, and questioning the role played by the State House Anti-Corruption Unit (SHACU).
At the centre of the dispute is Mr. Obatre Alex Lumumba, the Clerk to the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA), who claims ownership of land located at Kito, Namugongo in Kira Municipality, Wakiso District. The land is described as Kyadondo Block 185 Plots 11407 and 11408, together with approximately 50 decimals formerly part of Plot 354.
The petition alleges that despite the existence of a court order restraining interference with the land, construction activities and disputes over possession have continued, prompting concerns over enforcement and compliance.
According to court records, on October 16, 2025, the High Court Land Division issued a temporary injunction in Miscellaneous Appeal No. 059 of 2025 arising from Miscellaneous Application No. 0282 of 2025 and Civil Suit No. 111 of 2025.
The order restrained the respondents and their agents from trespassing on, constructing on, selling, mortgaging, transferring, or otherwise interfering with the disputed property pending determination of the main suit.
The court’s decision followed arguments from both parties and was intended to preserve the status quo until the substantive ownership dispute is heard and determined.
Background documents seen by this publication indicate that senior police authorities subsequently directed the implementation of the court order.
A letter dated May 15, 2026 from Kampala Metropolitan East Regional Police Headquarters instructed the Kira Division Police Commander to coordinate with local security committees, area leaders and other stakeholders to ensure that the court order is implemented peacefully and professionally. The correspondence further directed police to keep regional headquarters informed of progress regarding enforcement.
The communication followed earlier guidance from the Land Protection Police Unit and other police authorities regarding the handling of the matter.
The petition further states that some individuals occupying the land were charged by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions on allegations including forcible entry and conspiracy to defraud. However, the accused persons remain entitled to the presumption of innocence until proven guilty by a competent court.
The criminal proceedings are separate from the ongoing civil case concerning ownership and possession of the disputed property.
In the petition addressed to President Museveni, the author alleges that officers attached to the State House Anti-Corruption Unit have frustrated the implementation of court directives and provided support to individuals accused of illegally occupying the land.
No evidence has been publicly presented to substantiate the allegations, and the State House Anti-Corruption Unit had not publicly responded to the claims at the time of publication.
The petitioner argues that the allegations warrant an independent investigation to establish whether any public officials have acted outside their mandate or interfered with lawful court processes.
The petition calls on President Museveni to ensure enforcement of the High Court injunction, protect property rights, and order an independent review of the conduct of all institutions involved in the dispute.
The author contends that confidence in the rule of law depends on consistent respect for court decisions and equal application of justice regardless of status or influence.
The dispute remains before the courts, which are expected to determine the substantive ownership claims and bring finality to the matter.
