The Land Question in Central Uganda: Implications to the Universities

Kazibwe Sophia. and Kayindu Vincent
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Kazibwe Sophia.: Kampala International University
Kayindu Vincent: Nkumba University

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 2024, vol. 8, issue 9, 2570-2576

Abstract: Universities, as centers of knowledge, are expected to foster research, share information, and engage with their communities. In Uganda, where land disputes often impact universities, these institutions have a role in addressing such issues. This qualitative study was conducted in Central Uganda, specifically at four universities located in different districts: Kampala International University in Kampala, Nkumba University in Wakiso, Ndejje University in Luweero, and Muteesa 1 Royal University in Masaka. The study focused on land disputes between 2000 and 2013, a period marked by a surge in university establishments and land conflicts in the region. Twenty individuals were interviewed for this study, including two top university administrators, fifteen lecturers, and three local residents living near the universities. The research aimed to understand the nature of land issues in Central Uganda and their implications for universities. The analysis identified four key themes: the nature of the land problem, land management, land title issues, and the role of university academics in addressing land disputes. The findings revealed widespread land disputes in Central Uganda, with respondents attributing the problems to government inaction, suggesting that the government seems indifferent to the plight of local farmers. Some universities, such as Makerere and Kyambogo, faced conflicts with tenants and land grabbers. Additionally, one public university’s leasehold land had expired, and the concerned authorities were seemingly reluctant to renew the lease. The study highlighted several implications for universities, including the need for proper land titles, land fencing, and enhanced community engagement through educating local residents about land laws. It also recommended that the government, particularly the President, take decisive action against land grabbers, as respondents believed that the executive, judiciary, and legislature are all influenced by him.

Date: 2024
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