By TV10 Gano Mazima Editorial
Allegations of dark magic, poisoning, and mysterious deaths have plagued the Ministry of Lands, and this publication of TV10ganomazima, can exclusively reveal that there is unprecedented acrimony between the top officials of the Ministry of Lands, Housing, and Urban Development, specifically between Cabinet Minister Hon. Judith Nabakooba, State Minister Sam Mayanja, Persis Namuganza, and Permanent Secretary Mrs. Dorcus Okalany.
According to an insider who preferred to remain anonymous, a heated controversy has been brewing within the ministry between top officials. State Minister Sam Mayanja allegedly accuses Cabinet Minister Hon. Judith Nabakooba of attempting to poison him during his tenure in office.
This claim has led Hon. Mayanja to subsequently avoid working from his designated office and instead operate remotely from the safety of his home. From there, he sends emails to department heads for review and action.
It is also alleged that despite Hon. Mayanja’s technical superiority over Hon. Nabakooba, the Cabinet Minister overseeing the ministry, the two have been embroiled in a power struggle. This has resulted in a pattern of conflicting decisions, where one official resolves a matter on the ground, only for the other to immediately nullify it.
According to sources, Mrs. Okalany, the Permanent Secretary, has allegedly fostered a network of preferred land registrars in key areas, including Wakiso, Mukono, and major urban centers. These registrars have been allowed to remain in their positions for extended periods, often beyond their designated tenure, sparking concerns about favoritism and potential irregularities in land administration.
This development has allegedly given rise to a powerful land mafia cartel, reportedly responsible for fraudulent activities such as double titling, and other forms of land-related malpractices.
In a related development, it is alleged that the same clique secretly and aggressively undermined the blockchain system introduced by Hajji Baker Mugaino to prevent such land-related issues. This alleged sabotage ultimately led to his indictment by the Inspector General of Government, Mrs. Beti Olive Namisango Kamya, a move that has been contested.
Insiders within the ministry also allege that Hon. Kamya, who previously served as a line minister in the same ministry when some of these irregularities began to surface, may not be able to act impartially in her current role as IGG. This is because one of her key associates at the time, Kulata, who is reportedly a central figure in the crisis, has yet to be held accountable.
Land experts have called for a drastic overhaul of the Lands ministry, recommending that all operations be temporarily suspended and staff be required to reapply for their positions. Additionally, they suggest mandatory refresher courses to address the systemic issues and prevent a potential land crisis.
