By Aggrey Baba
In a shocking turn of events, the Deputy Resident District Commissioner (RDC) of Entebbe, Mr. Kiiggwa Hakeem, has been accused of conniving with an illegal land occupant to prevent rightful land ownership in a dispute over Plot 9, Kalitunsi Road, in the Katabi-Entebbe Municipality.
The plot, measuring approximately 0.144 hectares, was purchased by Nsubuga G. Charles, a businessman, in October 2024, from Ms. Christine Namukasa, the previous landowner.
Documents obtained by the legal representatives of Mr. Nsubuga reveal a detailed sequence of events that point to serious misconduct by Mr. Kiiggwa. According to the allegations, after the previous tenant’s legal tenancy expired in 2020, he continued to occupy the land without permission, despite attempts by the landowner, Ms. Namukasa, to regain control.
Mr. Nsubuga, who lawfully acquired the land after completing a purchase agreement, soon faced significant challenges when he attempted to take possession of the property.
On January 16, 2025, he issued a formal notice to the former tenant, demanding the vacating of the premises.
However, Mr. Kiiggwa, instead of acting impartially, sided with the trespassing occupant, halting Mr. Nsubuga’s attempts to access the land. In a letter dated February 1, 2025, Mr. Kiiggwa referenced a baseless “Notice of Intention to Sue” issued by the former tenant as grounds for suspending Mr. Nsubuga’s rights to the land.
What followed was a series of disturbing events. The Deputy RDC extended the date for reconciliation meetings on multiple occasions, further delaying Mr. Nsubuga’s access to his property. Worse still, during a phone call, Mr. Kiiggwa reportedly threatened Mr. Nsubuga, telling him to “leave the land or be ready to die.”
This alarming threat, coupled with the illegal occupant’s continued presence on the land, has prompted Mr. Nsubuga to take legal action, refusing to attend further meetings with Mr. Kiiggwa.
His legal team has formally registered a complaint against the Deputy RDC, calling for immediate intervention from higher authorities to prevent further abuse of power and land grabbing.
The situation has raised serious concerns about the conduct of government officials tasked with mediating land disputes and protecting citizens’ rights. Legal experts suggest that Mr. Kiiggwa’s involvement in the land dispute may be part of a broader scheme to undermine the rule of law and exploit his position for personal gain.
As the matter unfolds, it remains to be seen how authorities will respond to these allegations of misconduct and whether the affected parties will find justice in a system that appears to be plagued by corruption and impunity. (For comments on this story, get back to us on 0705579994 [WhatsApp line], 0779411734 & 041 4674611 or email us at mulengeranews@gmail.com).
