Rt. Rev. Stephen Kazimba Mugalu, the Archbishop of the Church of Uganda
HABARI DAILY I Kampala, Uganda I The decision by the Inspectorate of Government (IG) to order the return of contested land to the Church of Uganda has been hailed as a significant victory in the fight against land fraud and abuse of office.
The land in question, located along Port Bell Road and registered as Plot 107, Old Port Bell Road, had been irregularly transferred despite being under the ownership of the Registered Trustees of the Church of Uganda.
Investigations by the IG established that officials within the Land Registration Department fraudulently issued a special certificate of title and transferred it to businessman Meddie Mayega Nyago, even though the original title remained in the Church’s custody.
Following the probe, the IGG directed the Commissioner Land Registration to cancel the illegally issued title. The order specifically targeted the special certificate of title for FVR Folio 3, issued on October 28, 2022. A subsequent search report dated March 9, 2026, confirmed that the Church had been fully reinstated as the lawful owner on the National Land Information System.
According to Farouk Kayondo, Senior Public Relations Officer at the IG, the outcome underscores the institution’s unwavering commitment to justice. “This case demonstrates our resolve to enforce the rule of law and protect legitimate property ownership. No individual, regardless of status, should benefit from fraudulent processes,” he said.
The intervention is significant not only for restoring the Church’s property rights but also for reinforcing public confidence in government systems designed to safeguard land ownership. Land disputes remain one of Uganda’s most contentious issues, often involving fraud, double titling, and abuse of authority.
By decisively overturning the незаконный transaction, the IG has sent a strong warning to corrupt officials and land grabbers. The ruling highlights the critical role of oversight institutions in promoting transparency, accountability, and fairness in public administration, particularly in sectors as sensitive as land management.
Efforts to get a comment from the office of the Archbishop, Church of Uganda, Rt. Rev. Stephen Kazimba Mugalu, the Archbishop of the Church of Uganda were futile as the phone went unpicked.
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