Minister Nobert Mao, overseeing Justice and Constitutional Affairs, has emphasized the imperative of updating outdated laws to enhance land governance and administration in Uganda. His remarks were delivered during the eighth Global Surveyors Day celebrations and 33rd Annual General Meeting conference held in Entebbe, which aimed to assess past achievements and chart future prospects.
At the conference, Minister Mao highlighted the urgent need for legal framework reviews to address outdated laws, particularly in the realm of land management. He emphasized the importance of harmonizing land tenure systems, defining property boundaries, and valuing properties to resolve land-related challenges effectively.
Reflecting on the institution’s performance, Minister Mao underscored the significance of unity among surveyors and cited the late Kaija Katuramu as a role model for upholding the institution’s integrity.
Aloysious Gonza, President of the Institution of Surveyors of Uganda, acknowledged the institution’s achievements in recent years, such as the registration of all surveyors and efforts to combat fraudulent survey practices. However, he highlighted the persistent challenge of land disputes, with over 20,000 cases pending in Ugandan courts, resulting in approximately shs5 trillion worth of properties remaining underutilized and undeveloped.
The conference served as a platform for stakeholders to recognize accomplishments, address existing challenges, and advocate for legal reforms aimed at promoting efficient land governance and resolving land disputes in Uganda.
