The Minister of lands and properties in Buganda Kingdom, David Mpanga has warned the public against the sale of all land housing cultural sites, royal tombs and known historical sites in the kingdom, citing that it belongs to the Kabaka and is managed by the Buganda Land Board on behalf of the kingdom.
“The kingdom of Buganda has received reports of unscrupulous individuals that are purporting to buy and acquire sub-dividing, selling and building on land housing cultural sites, royal tombs and known historical sites,” Mpanga reported.
Mpanga urged the public to be aware that Buganda land is not for sale and is legally not capable of sale without the consent of the Kabaka of Buganda.
“Take note that the custodians entrusted with this land have no right to sub-lease, sell, part with the possession or alienate the land in any way. Anyone who transacts on this land does so illegally and at his or her own risk,” Mpanga guided.
He therefore informed the public the section 64(2) of the Registration of Title Act protects such historical cultural sites which are found on any registered land and whoever holds or acquires title to land where there cultural sites holds the same subject to Buganda Kingdom and community cultural rights and interests on that land.
Mpanga further advises the public to be very cautious not to conduct or be involved in any transactions on such land to avoid being cheated and held liable for possession in the Courts of Law.
