The Minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Judith Nabakooba has lifted the suspension on the issuance of special certificates of title, introducing new guidelines aimed at curbing fraud and protecting landowners from losing their properties.
The suspension, which was imposed on August 14, 2026, followed public outcry over cases in which innocent people were reportedly losing their land through fraudulent claims involving special certificates of title.
Addressing journalists on Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at Uganda Media Center, Nabakooba said the ministry had reviewed the procedures for issuing the certificates to streamline the process, close loopholes exploited by fraudsters and strengthen security of land ownership.
She said the new guidelines would provide a clear framework for the Ministry of Lands and landowners seeking to replace their land titles.
“The Registration of Titles Act provides for the issuance of special certificates of title under Section 69, but it falls short of explicitly providing for procedures to eliminate aspects of fraud that are rampant today,” Minister Nabakooba said.
She added that the revised procedures were intended to minimize fraudulent claims and safeguard the security of land tenure guaranteed under the 1995 Constitution.
Minister Nabakooba said all applications for special certificates of title would be required to comply with the new guidelines following the lifting of the suspension.
Minister Nabakooba said the ministry would also undertake wider consultations with relevant stakeholders to gather their views and translate the guidelines into regulations to strengthen the process further.
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