Letter to the minister of lands regarding the proposal to use courts to deprive citizens of their right to fair and adequate compensation prior to land acquisition

Friday, September 2nd, 2016

Letter to the minister of lands regarding the proposal to use courts to deprive citizens of their right to fair and adequate compensation prior to land acquisition

The Africa Institute for Energy Governance (AFIEGO), the Guild Presidents Forum on Oil Governance (GPFOG) and 26 Community Based Organizations (CBOs) from the sub-counties of Kiziranfumbi, Buhimba, Buseruka and Wenseko in Hoima and Buliisa districts are concerned about the recent  proposal to amend Article 26 of the Constitution which entitles every citizen affected by compulsory land acquisition a prompt payment of fair and adequate compensation prior to any acquisition or possession. Letter to the Minister of Lands asking to drop proposed land amendments