MBAGADHI FREDERICK NKAYI: UGANDA'S LAND PARADOX: LAWLESSNESS AMIDST RICH LAWS

Recently, massive land disputes, evictions and persistent cancellation of titles have been witnessed in the country, creating enormous controversies over land matters. Consequently, Ugandas land system presents a striking paradox. On paper, the country boasts one of Africas most comprehensive frameworks for land ownership, with statutes governing tenure, registration and dispute resolution. In practice, however, millions of occupants, from customary tenants to lawful and bona fide occupants, face insecurity, eviction and limited protection. This contradiction between rich laws and poor protection is rooted in historical, legal, lack of patriotism and socio-economic complexities. Recently, during the Parliamentary Lands Committee meeting, the