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General Salim Saleh, President Yoweri Museveni’s brother and National Coordinator of Operation Wealth Creation (OWC), has addressed public speculations regarding his land holdings in Kampala.
Gen Saleh announced on Thursday, his plans to launch a full-scale investigation on “who owns the land in Kampala”
The study, he hopes, will clear the air and put to rest the speculation that he owns vast chunks of land in the country’s capital city.
Speaking at the “Musevenomics Conference” in Kampala, he stated, “Everybody thinks I own half of Kampala, when in reality I own only about two acres — maximum.”
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Initiating a Study on Land Ownership
The “Who Owns Land in Kampala City” study, he said, has been proposed by Professor John Kigula, a specialist in Land Law at Makerere University.
It aims to identify the actual landowners in the city, resolve what he calls “historical injustices,” and “promote coexistence among opposing forces.”
Saleh noted that the study would provide clarity on land ownership, which is becoming a major discussion point in the city.
Addressing Questions on Namunkekera Land
During his address, Saleh also responded to inquiries about his ownership of the Namunkekera land in Kapeeka, Nakaseke District. He revealed that the Internal Security Organisation (ISO) had recently come to him seeking information regarding how he acquired the land and its current use.
Saleh however, expressed confidence in his documentation, stating that he had thoroughly studied the history, ownership, and utilization of the Namunkekera estate.
He further explained that the Namunkekera–Liao Shen Industrial Park in Kapeeka, which he oversees, hosts multiple industries, contributing to the local economy.
The Namunkekera Industrial Park, developed as a joint venture, comprises several value chain industries ranging from fruit processing to ceramics manufacturing.
Operation Wealth Creation supervises the park, which employs over 2,000 youths and is part of the government's efforts to promote industrialization and job creation.