Kazo District, Uganda | The Government of Uganda, through the Ministry of Lands, Housing, and Urban Development, has officially launched the Land Economic Competitiveness Project (LECP) in Kazo District, bringing hope to hundreds of landowners in areas previously plagued by land disputes and insecure tenure.
The project, formerly known as the Systematic Land Adjudication and Certification (SLAAC) program, is being implemented with funding support from the World Bank.
It is designed to strengthen land tenure security, reduce land conflicts, and promote structured land management practices across the country.
In Kazo, the LECP was launched on March 3, 2025, and will run through June 2025, with the initial phase targeting Buremba Town Council and Rwemikoma Sub-County.
These areas were selected due to the prevalence of unresolved land disputes and historical challenges in documentation and ownership.
As part of the program, residents are currently filling out land registration forms. The Ministry of Lands is set to conduct physical surveys and issue Freehold Certificates of Title at a subsidized cost of UGX 85,000 per applicant—an affordable alternative to the typically expensive land title acquisition process.
Senior Land Management Officer Agasha Kyerere, who is overseeing the implementation in Kazo, applauded the central government for choosing the district.
She also commended the district leadership for mobilizing communities and ensuring smooth execution.
According to her, community turnout has been encouraging, and a significant number of applications are expected to be processed before the program ends in June. She noted that the issuance of titles will help resolve long-standing disputes, especially in the pilot sub-counties.
District Physical Planner Ampaire Lillian welcomed the program and stressed the importance of integrating physical planning standards to ensure that the new titles support organized and sustainable land use.
She emphasized that proper planning will prevent future encroachment and illegal developments.
Chief Administrative Officer Hajji Badru Mayanja praised the progress of the project and urged local government officials to stick to the official implementation framework.
He advised community members to refrain from engaging in land wrangles and instead use the opportunity to secure their land legally.
LC5 Chairperson Rev. Samuel Mugisha Katugunda expressed deep appreciation to the central government and the Ministry of Lands for prioritizing Kazo District in the LECP rollout.
He said the program aligns with his ongoing efforts to combat land disputes in the district. He called on residents to fully embrace the initiative and register their land before the deadline.
The LECP is expected to bring long-term stability in land ownership, promote lawful land transactions, and contribute to increased agricultural productivity and investment in Kazo.
By simplifying and subsidizing the land titling process, the government aims to ensure that more Ugandans enjoy secure and documented land ownership.
The program continues to gain momentum, with local leaders actively mobilizing residents in the targeted areas.
The Ministry of Lands will continue its technical work in mapping, surveying, and title processing in the coming weeks.