UGANDA, Kampala | Real Muloodi News | Silver Kagwa Sekitoleko, through Kibazo Associated Advocates, has announced plans to sue Lands Ministry officials over allegations of contempt of court.
The dispute centers on land in Kireka Kamuli, Kira Municipality, within Kyadondo Block 229 Plots 2634, 2673, 2674, 2675, 2676, and 2677, which forms part of the estate of the late Paul Mukasa Kiggundu.
In a notice of intention to sue dated January 17, 2025, Kibazo Associated Advocates accused Aisha Kabira, Principal Registrar of Titles, and Elton Byamukama of violating an interim court order issued by the Land Division of the High Court in Kampala. The order restrained any interference with the contested land while legal proceedings were ongoing.
The interim order, issued by the Registrar of the Land Division, explicitly barred actions such as selling, transferring, mortgaging, subdividing, or any other activity involving the land.
According to court documents, the order aimed to prevent any dealings with the land until the resolution of disputes between Kagwa and his sister, Rose Nakigudde, over the management of their late father’s estate.
Kagwa’s lawyers highlighted the alleged breach in a letter dated November 24, 2024, addressed to the Commissioner for Land Registration.
“The purpose of this letter is to bring to your attention that there is an interim order restraining the respondents and their agents from any actions involving the contested land,” the letter stated.
Despite this, Kabira allegedly proceeded with a hearing on November 28, 2024, following a complaint from Nakigudde.
Nakigudde sought the cancellation of all land titles associated with the estate, alleging they had been issued illegally.
Documents indicate that on December 19, 2024, Kabira issued a report supporting Nakigudde’s claims, recommending the cancellation of the titles in question. Kagwa’s lawyers argue that this action disregarded the court’s interim order.
“Our instructions are to demand, as we hereby do, that you immediately cease and desist from further contemptuous acts,” the lawyers warned in their letter. “Failure to halt activities intended to effect changes on the land register by January 22, 2025, will result in legal proceedings for contempt of court.”
When contacted, Byamukama acknowledged receipt of the court order but claimed that its content did not apply to their planned actions regarding the land.
The legal dispute stems from a disagreement between Kagwa and Nakigudde over the management of the estate of the late Paul Mukasa Kiggundu. This disagreement has led to multiple legal battles in both the Land and Family Divisions of the High Court.
Kagwa’s legal team emphasised their readiness to pursue both criminal and civil actions against the Lands Ministry officials if the alleged violations are not addressed promptly.
They assert that adherence to court orders is critical to ensuring justice and the lawful resolution of property disputes.
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