news 13 August 2026 Daily Monitor (Uganda)
Temangalo Land Dispute Reignites as MPs Scrutinize NSSF Projects
Parliamentary committee members are investigating the National Social Security Fund's (NSSF) persistent inability to access 55 acres of land purchased 18 years ago, alongside concerns over housing project quality. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/temangalo-land-ghosts-return-as-mps-probe-nssf-projects-5556418
Eighteen years after the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) acquired land in Temangalo, Wakiso District, the lingering ownership dispute has resurfaced, prompting a parliamentary probe into why the Fund still cannot fully access its property.
The Parliament’s Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (Cosase) recently inspected the NSSF-owned land as part of an investigation stemming from the Auditor General’s 2023 value-for-money report.
At the heart of the issue is a 55-acre portion of the 463 acres NSSF purchased for Shs11 billion in 2008 from businessman Amos Nzeyi and Arma Ltd. Despite NSSF holding the land titles, Mr. Nzeyi reportedly continues to occupy and utilize these 55 acres, preventing the Fund from accessing them.
During the committee’s visit, the contested land was observed to be occupied by farm animals, farm structures, and a residential house identified as belonging to Mr. Nzeyi. Cosase chairperson Muwada Nkunyingi stated that the committee plans to summon both NSSF officials and Mr. Nzeyi to clarify the ongoing access denial.
NSSF’s senior manager for enforcement and litigation, Isaac Ogwang, informed the committee that the Fund is pursuing eviction after Mr. Nzeyi failed to vacate the premises by the June 30, 2026 deadline. NSSF has initiated the process to obtain a court order for eviction.
NSSF Managing Director Patrick Michael Ayota attributed the lengthy delay to ongoing court cases, explaining that the Fund must adhere to legal processes. “We have to be legal as an entity,” he remarked.
MPs also toured the Temangalo housing project, where 550 units are under construction. While acknowledging the development, committee members expressed concern over the seemingly small room sizes and the condition of walls in incomplete units, requesting technical clarification.
Additionally, the committee visited other NSSF assets, including the Lubowa housing estate and stalled projects in Kampala, such as the Pension House, which has been under construction since 2018 and is now slated for completion by January 2027. Ayota cited the Covid-19 pandemic and workforce reduction as key reasons for these delays.