KAMPALA
The Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development has temporarily suspended the involvement of Local Council I (LC I) chairpersons in land-related transactions during the ongoing LC I election period.
In a public notice issued on July 16, 2026, the ministry directed all LC I chairpersons contesting in the elections to refrain from participating in, witnessing, endorsing, recommending, or supervising any land transactions until the electoral process is concluded.
The notice, issued by the ministry's Communications Division, said the temporary measure is intended to safeguard the integrity of land transactions during the election period and minimise the risk of fraud, disputes, and other irregularities that may arise.
The ministry also advised members of the public not to rely on LC I chairpersons who are contesting in the elections for services related to the sale or purchase of land, witnessing or endorsing land agreements, handling boundary disputes, verifying land ownership, and other land matters requiring local administrative involvement.
It encouraged members of the public with urgent land transactions to seek the services of qualified legal practitioners or use other lawful administrative channels until the election process is completed.
The ministry further urged the public to remain patient, saying the temporary restriction is intended to prevent costly mistakes and safeguard the interests of all parties involved in land transactions.
The directive comes as Uganda prepares for the LC I elections scheduled for July 28, 2026, when voters across the country will elect village chairpersons and committee members.
The elections are part of the Electoral Commission's roadmap for renewing leadership at the village level, with successful candidates expected to assume office after the declaration of results and the completion of the electoral process.
