Museveni Intervenes in Sseguku Land Row

President Museveni has ordered a fact-finding probe into a disputed land case in Sseguku, Wakiso District, warning against corruption and continued construction on property already under a court order.

President Museveni has intervened in a heated land dispute in Sseguku, Wakiso District, involving World Answers Church International and the family of the late Christopher Kaweesi, amid allegations of corruption, illegal land transactions and contempt of court.

The dispute centers on land in Sseguku–Katale Busawula, where local leaders are accused of signing and stamping sale agreements for plots on contested property.

Presidential Assistant on Anti-Corruption Rebecca Atwine said the President had been following the matter through media reports before directing her to conduct a fact-finding mission on the ground.

“The President has been following this matter on different television stations and tasked me to come on ground and establish the truth,” Atwine said.

A joint meeting was convened with stakeholders, although representatives of the Kaweesi family did not attend, reportedly on legal advice.

The session proceeded with officials from the RDC’s office, Kyengera Town Council and local leadership present.

Representing the church, lawyer Ramadhan Kawere defended the institution’s claim, saying the land was lawfully acquired in 2005.

“Our client bought this land in 2005 when it had no encumbrances or disputes. The issues only arose recently during the COVID-19 lockdown,” Kawere said.

He alleged that encroachment began in 2020 and claimed that reports to local authorities and the Resident District Commissioner did not yield action.

Kawere also told investigators that court orders had been issued halting development on the land, but construction activities reportedly continued despite the directive.

Masajja Division Chairperson John Baptist Kiyaga denied parts of the allegations against him but acknowledged noticing new developments on the disputed property.

“It is true I saw new houses which were not there before, but I support the church to be helped and this matter resolved fairly,” he said.

Following submissions, Atwine raised concern over continued activity on the land despite a court order, warning that the actions amounted to contempt of court.

“What is happening here is unacceptable. Continuing construction on land under a court order amounts to contempt of court,” she said.

She also pointed to possible corruption in the handling of the matter, pledging wider investigations.

“There are clear indicators of corruption in this matter, and we are going to investigate all individuals involved,” Atwine added.

Atwine ordered an immediate halt to all land-related transactions on the disputed property and directed officials to submit all documentation linked to the case for review.

During an inspection, LC1 Chairperson Samuel Lule was questioned over his role in approving transactions, but he claimed he was not acting alone and implicated one Joseph Lukyamuzi in the alleged sales.

Authorities inspected several structures said to have been erected during the dispute, although some occupants declined to comment.

The President is expected to issue further guidance after reviewing all reports from the involved offices.