Examining land governance systems in Wakiso District, Uganda: a case of Kyadondo County

Abstract

The purpose of the study was to examine land governance systems in Wakiso District Uganda, using a case of Kyadondo County. The study was guided by the following research objectives; to establish the current land governance systems in Wakiso District, to identify causes of ineffectiveness in the land governance systems in Wakiso District and to develop strategic interventions for improving land governance systems for sustainable land use in Wakiso District. The study followed a cross sectional design and adopted a qualitative approach. Primary data was collected using interview guides that were used by the researcher to interview respondents. The study targeted a population of 51 respondents and comprised of a sample size of 44 respondents. Data was analysed with the help of Coding Analysis Toolkit (CAT) program and followed thematic analysis technique. The study found out the following; institutional inefficiencies, corruption, lack of capacity, inadequate community engagement, persistent land conflicts, and weaknesses in the legal framework are all significant contributors to ineffective land governance. The proposed recommendations for the study include; establish and enforce strict anti-corruption policies within land administration bodies, allocate resources for continuous training and professional development programs for land management personnel, develop mechanisms for involving local communities in land governance processes and update existing land laws and policies to address contemporary challenges and inconsistencies.