Politics 13 March 2026 Howwe Entertainment
Tayebwa Denies Link to Nakivubo Demolition, Awaits KCCA Compensation
Uganda's Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa has denied any involvement in the recent Nakivubo land demolition, stating he no longer owns the plot after KCCA reclaimed it. He condemned the action and is waiting for alternative land or compensation as promised. Source: https://www.howwe.ug/news/national/42624/tayebwa-distances-himself-from-nakivubo-demolition
Uganda’s Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa has publicly distanced himself from the demolition of structures on disputed land in Nakivubo last Saturday.
In a statement released on March 12, 2026, Tayebwa expressed sympathy for those affected and called for investigations by Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) and police to hold the responsible parties accountable.
Tayebwa acknowledged securing a 25-year lease for Plot 22A through the Kampala District Land Board on May 1, 2012, with registration completed in April 2018—well before his parliamentary role.
He noted that KCCA later took back the land for public use, and he agreed on the condition of receiving equivalent alternative land or compensation.
“I no longer own any property at Nakivubo, and I don’t even have any interest there,” Tayebwa told New Vision.
The incident occurred near St. Balikuddembe Market (Owino Market). KCCA spokesperson Daniel Nuweabiine confirmed the reclamation was for urgent public needs, with compensation or alternative plot to follow after committee review.
Source: Howwe Entertainment