Buganda Kingdom has urged all persons occupying Kabaka’s land to register their bibanja through local leaders and the Kingdom’s land management arm, the Buganda Land Board, in a renewed drive to improve land administration and protect lawful occupants.
Buganda Land Board (BLB) is a professional body set up by His Majesty the Kabaka of Buganda to manage land and property returned under the Restitution of Assets and Properties Act of 1993..
The Buganda Kingdom is asking all persons (bibanja holders) living on kingdom land to register in order to secure their formal tenancy rights, update the kingdom’s official database, and protect occupants from fraudulent land evictions
Minister of Lands and Housing, David FK Mpanga, emphasized that the Kingdom does not evict occupants or confiscate land, but instead seeks to ensure that all bibanja holders are properly documented and secured through formal registration systems.
“The Kingdom does not evict anyone from the Kabaka’s land nor take away anyone’s land. However, every occupant should be known, protected and secure on the Kabaka’s land by ensuring that they complete the necessary registration processes,” Mpanga said.
He encouraged residents, particularly those in the island district of Buvuma, to diversify income sources as economic challenges continue to affect livelihoods, especially in the fishing sector.
Mpanga also urged communities to strengthen public health practices, calling for improved hygiene standards and community responsibility in preventing sanitation-related diseases.
“Make it a habit to wash your hands regularly, avoid littering, and keep your homes and workplaces clean instead of waiting for government intervention,” he said.
He said registered tenants are given the option to acquire a formal lease title (usually for 49 to 99 years) at subsidized rates. This gives them a bankable asset they can use as collateral to access credit and financial services
The Minister for Local Governments, Joseph Kawuki, challenged students who attended the event to remain disciplined and strive to become productive citizens capable of contributing meaningfully to national development.
“Aim to become valuable contributors to the nation by learning from good leaders and successful individuals so that, after your studies, you can play a meaningful role in advancing the country,” Kawuki said.
Buvuma County Chief Mbuubi Mboowa Michael Wamala highlighted the socio-economic hardships facing island communities, noting that restrictions on fishing activities have worsened poverty levels among residents dependent on the lake.
“The livelihoods of many island residents have been severely affected after being driven away from the lake, leading to increased poverty and hardship among fishing communities,” he said.
Donations totaling sh37,258,000 were contributed by representatives from Buvuma and Bulemeezi counties, student leaders, and partners including Imo Online Shopping Store.
