Politics 14 July 2026 Nile Post
Mpigi Leaders Denounce Alleged Land Broker Influence in LC1 Elections
Leaders in Mpigi District are raising serious concerns over the suspected infiltration of wealthy land brokers and money lenders into the local LC1 elections. They fear these external forces are financing candidates to gain control of village leadership and subsequently undermine residents' land rights. Source: https://nilepost.co.ug/news/356320/mpigi-leaders-raise-alarm-over-alleged-land-brokers-influence-in-lc1-elections
Local leaders in Mpigi District are sounding the alarm over what they describe as unprecedented financial interference in the upcoming Local Council 1 (LC1) chairperson elections. Allegations suggest that wealthy land brokers and money lenders are actively funding specific candidates, raising fears that village leadership could be compromised.
Reports from Kayabwe Town Council and Kituntu Sub-county indicate a sudden surge of unfamiliar, affluent individuals appearing in communities shortly after the election roadmap was released. These individuals are reportedly backing chosen candidates for LC1 positions, prompting suspicion among existing local officials.
Former Kituntu Sub-county councillor Lawrence Mutebi noted the stark contrast in visibility, stating, “Before the elections were announced, these people were hardly visible. But immediately after government confirmed the LC1 elections, wealthy land brokers suddenly emerged from nowhere.”
Concerns are particularly acute regarding incumbents who have previously opposed the interests of land brokers and money lenders. Johnbosco Serwadda, the Kituntu NRM Chairperson, stated, “We are worried because land brokers have sponsored their own candidates, giving them money and everything they need to win these elections. Their goal is to secure the village stamp and use it to frustrate residents.”
Leaders fear that if candidates backed by these powerful interests win, the village stamp could be misused to facilitate land grabbing, illegal evictions, and property disputes, thereby jeopardizing the security of residents’ land and assets.
They are urging voters to look beyond monetary inducements and choose candidates committed to protecting community interests, warning that electing candidates influenced by external financial powers could lead to future regrets. Mpigi’s strategic location near Kampala and its ongoing urban expansion have made land a highly valuable commodity, increasing the stakes for control at the village level.
Source: Nile Post