Land fraud in Uganda: an investigation of the major loopholes. A case study of Wakiso district.

Abstract

The study examined the existence of Land fraud in Uganda with a major focus on Wakiso district. An investigation of the major loopholes facilitating Land related fraud was undertaken by the researcher in order to establish depth of the study topic. The Main objective was to explore the different forms of land fraud in Uganda and unmask major loopholes in the system. The study adopted a qualitative research style in order to develop a detailed understanding of the land fraud gimmick in the geographical scope of study. Interviews were conducted among staff at the Ministry zonal offices, police men, lawyers, surveyors, brokers, local council chairpersons and known victims of fraud. A review of existing literature on fraud cases in local newspapers was conducted by the researcher in order to correlate interview information with available literature.