Nabakooba warns on land disputes, urges couples to formalise ownership
The minister of lands, housing and urban development, Judith Nabakooba, has urged married couples to formalise land ownership, warning that unclear documentation is fuelling family disputes across the country. Speaking at a couples’ retreat in Busimbi division, Mityana district, Nabakooba said her ministry is handling a growing number of cases involving land wrangles within families, […] The post Nabakooba warns on land disputes, urges couples to formalise ownership appeared first on Daily Star.
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The minister of lands, housing and urban development, Judith Nabakooba, has urged married couples to formalise land ownership, warning that unclear documentation is fuelling family disputes across the country.
Speaking at a couples’ retreat in Busimbi division, Mityana district, Nabakooba said her ministry is handling a growing number of cases involving land wrangles within families, sometimes pitting children against their own parents.
“Some of the cases we are handling are very disturbing. There are children chasing their own parents from land, claiming ownership after the death of one parent,” she said.
The retreat, organised by the Mother’s Union central region under the Church of Uganda Mityana diocese, drew participants from seven dioceses, including Namirembe, Luwero, Mukono, West Buganda, Central Buganda and Kampala. It was held under the theme: “When Christ anchors your marriage, storms don’t win.”
Nabakooba advised couples to update and clearly document land ownership while they are still in agreement, saying this would minimise disputes and protect spouses from eviction or exploitation.
She cited cases where widows are being forced off land by children claiming sole ownership through deceased parents.
Beyond documentation, Nabakooba emphasised the need for strong moral upbringing, saying children raised with discipline and faith are less likely to engage in inheritance conflicts.
She also raised concern over property-related disputes among couples, including cases where partners attempt to dispossess each other in old age despite jointly acquiring assets.
The service was led by Marcus Dogo, bishop of Kafanchan diocese in Nigeria, alongside James Bukomeko, bishop of Mityana diocese.
In his sermon, Dogo urged couples to build prayerful homes, warning that families without spiritual grounding are vulnerable to breakdown.
“A home that is not built on prayer can easily collapse under pressure,” he said.
He also addressed adultery and infertility, urging couples to prioritise love and commitment over societal expectations.
Bukomeko called on parents to invest in their children’s education and upbringing, saying this is key to building a responsible society.
“We must raise children who are empowered and responsible. These are the same children who will shape the future of our communities,” he said.
He added that nurturing God-fearing children remains central to the mission of Mityana diocese, especially in preventing future conflicts over land and inheritance.
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