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Land tenure system escalating disputes in Lango

Lira, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | System of land ownership and greed have been identified as the major causes of increasing land disputes in the Lango sub-region. In Lango, land is customarily owned where pieces of land belong to particular households, communities, and or the clan. Since there is no …

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Expansion of palm oil project sparks land disputes in Masaka

Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The planned expansion of the palm oil project has sparked off sharp land disputes in Masaka district. The dispute is pitying close to 1,000 residents of Nakigga, Kasanje, and Birinzi in Bukakata sub-county, and four people who claim to be the owners of the land …

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Bishop Zziwa warns against reclaiming land donated to church

Kassanda, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Bishop of Kiyinda-Mityana Catholic Diocese Dr. Joseph Anthony Zziwa has criticized people for reclaiming land donated to the church by well-wishers. Many people have been donating land to the church over the years, which has enabled it to construct churches, schools, and health centers …

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Authorities seek special fund to solve Kayunga land wrangles

Kayunga, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kayunga district leaders are seeking a special fund to compensate landlords and put an end to land disputes in the area. The unending land disputes in the district have oftentimes resulted in injuries and loss of life. A baseline survey on land conflicts carried out …

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