219 land conflict cases registered in Albertine South in eight months
The State Minister for Bunyoro Affairs, Grace Mary Mugasa, raised concerns over injustices associated with land-related crimes, saying the wealthy often have an advantage over poorer people in disputes.
By George Niyonzima
A total of 219 land conflict cases were registered at police stations across the Albertine South region between January and August 2026, raising concerns over escalating land-related disputes and their impact on families and communities.
The cases were reported in Kagadi, Kibaale, Kikuube, Kakumiro, Hoima City and Hoima District, according to the Deputy Albertine South Regional Police Commander, Titus Byaruhanga.
Byaruhanga disclosed the figures during a public Baraza organised by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) at the office of the Resident City Commissioner (RCC) of Hoima City.
He said unresolved land disputes were increasingly contributing to other forms of conflict, particularly domestic violence, as affected families struggle to settle ownership and boundary disagreements.
“Land conflicts that remain unresolved have escalated cases of domestic violence in the region,” Byaruhanga said.
The State Minister for Bunyoro Affairs, Grace Mary Mugasa, raised concerns over injustices associated with land-related crimes, saying the wealthy often have an advantage over poorer people in disputes.
Mugasa noted that some land-related cases leave vulnerable people disadvantaged, calling for greater fairness and accountability in the administration of justice.
Meanwhile, George William Byansi, the Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions, urged members of the public to avoid committing crimes linked to land disputes and encouraged landowners to obtain and secure land titles for their properties.
Byansi said proper documentation of land ownership could help prevent disputes and strengthen the ability of authorities to resolve conflicts when they arise.
Badru Mugabi, the Hoima Resident City Commissioner, also highlighted challenges affecting the delivery of justice in the region.
Mugabi said the mismatch between the availability of state attorneys and magistrates at courts such as Kyangwali and Buseruka was undermining justice services and contributing to unnecessary adjournments.
He called for improved coordination and adequate staffing of justice institutions to ensure that land-related cases and other disputes are handled promptly.
