Kiboga Land Issue : Kabaka of Buganda vs. Mr. Nsubuga David Over 4 Acres of Land.
A land dispute in Kiboga District has raised concerns about land ownership and the role of the 
which represents the Buganda Kingdom. The conflict is about 4 acres of land that used to house the old Kiboga Town Council offices before they moved.
While many thought this land belonged to the Buganda Kingdom, the fight between Mr. Nsubuga David and the Kabaka, through the BLB, has brought a new twist to the story.
History of the Contested Land
The history of this land goes back to the 1900 Buganda Agreement during the reign of Kabaka Chwa II. Records show that the land originally belonged to a man named Teera-Sekibaamu Munakulya, who owned 7 square miles.
In 1924, Teera leased some of this land to private companies for 94 years. Then in 1929, he donated 49 acres to the Buganda Kingdom as a gift to Kabaka Chwa. This land was used for important facilities, such as a hospital, a prison, and administrative offices.
The rest of the land stayed under Teera’s family after his death in 1935. After Teera’s death, his son, Ibrahim Musoke Sekibaamu, inherited the land. Over the years, the land was passed down through the family until it reached Mr. NSUBUGA DAVID, who is now the rightful owner.
The family has held title deeds for more than 120 years, and even transferred the titles to Mr. Nsubuga’s son. However, these titles were recently canceled, causing confusion and tension. BLB now claims the land, but Mr. Nsubuga insists it is rightfully his.
Why Are 4 Acres Being Claimed?
The 4 acres under dispute were never part of the 49 acres donated to Kabaka Chwa in 1929. Mr. Nsubuga has documents proving he owns this piece of land.
He questions why the BLB is now claiming it, accusing them of being greedy or attempting to grab land that does not belong to them.
To resolve issues with the town council, Mr. Nsubuga even donated 1 acre to Kiboga Town Council for free, providing them with a land title.
What Local Leaders Say
Ssalongo Henry Kagali, the mayor of Kiboga Town Council, shared his experience:
“We grew up thinking the land was for Buganda. But when I became mayor, I learned that it actually belongs to Mr. Nsubuga David. BLB is claiming land where the council offices used to be, but Mr. Nsubuga gave 1 acre to the town council for free, with proper documents.”
Despite meetings to settle the matter, the issue remains unresolved. Even government officials like Minister Mayanja have tried to mediate, but no solution has been reached.
A letter from the BLB received by then asking who owns the land, and it was confirmed that Mr. Nsubuga holds the title. However, the conflict continues.
Court Case and Next Steps
The case is now in court, with the next hearing scheduled for November 21, 2024, in Kiboga. Many argue that the BLB has no right to claim the land since ownership must be backed by legal documents, which Mr. Nsubuga has.
Some people believe this is an attempt to ruin the Kabaka’s reputation. They question why the Buganda Kingdom would fight over 4 acres when it already received 49 acres as a gift in 1929.
What’s your opinion on this situation? Do you think the BLB has a right to claim this land, or is this a case of injustice?
Stay tuned for updates as the court case unfolds.
