news 13 August 2026 Daily Monitor (Uganda)
Temangalo Land Dispute: NSSF Faces Parliamentary Scrutiny Over Unaccessed 55 Acres
Eighteen years after purchasing 463 acres in Temangalo, the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) is under parliamentary investigation for failing to access a crucial 55-acre portion still occupied by the seller. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/temangalo-land-ghosts-return-as-mps-probe-nssf-projects-5556418
The long-standing dispute over the Temangalo land, acquired by the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) in 2008, has resurfaced as Parliament probes the Fund’s inability to gain full control of its property. The Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (Cosase) recently inspected the 55 acres in question, which remain inaccessible to NSSF.
This specific parcel is part of a larger 463-acre tract purchased for Sh11 billion from businessman Amos Nzeyi and Arma Ltd. Despite NSSF holding the land titles, Mr. Nzeyi continues to utilize the 55 acres, which were observed to be fenced off and occupied by farm structures and a residence belonging to him during the parliamentary visit. Cosase Chairperson Muwada Nkunyingi stated that Mr. Nzeyi would be summoned along with NSSF officials to explain the continued denial of access.
NSSF’s senior manager for enforcement and litigation, Isaac Ogwang, informed the committee that the Fund is pursuing legal means for eviction after an eviction notice given to Mr. Nzeyi expired at the end of June 2026 without compliance. NSSF Managing Director Patrick Michael Ayota attributed the prolonged delay to numerous court cases, emphasizing the Fund’s commitment to legal processes.
During the inspection, MPs also reviewed the ongoing Temangalo housing project, part of which utilizes 72 acres of the NSSF land. While construction of 550 housing units by Henan Guoji Industry Group is underway, committee members raised concerns about the apparent small size and the condition of walls in some unfinished units.
The committee also visited other NSSF projects, including the Lubowa housing estate and stalled construction at Pension House in Kampala, which has faced significant delays since 2018, partly attributed to the Covid-19 pandemic. The Temangalo land deal itself has a history involving former Prime Minister Amama Mbabazi and has previously been subject to investigations.