news 6 May 2026 Daily Monitor (Uganda)
Former Judge Clashes with UCAA Over Entebbe Land Title Amid Safety Concerns
Ex-High Court judge Anup Singh Choudry is locked in a bitter dispute with the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority over securing a freehold title for 30 acres on plots 3-27 in Entebbe, which he bought starting in 2008 for farming. UCAA opposes the move citing aviation safety and buffer zone rules near the airport. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/ex-judge-caa-in-heated-dispute-over-entebbe-land-5449404
A fierce land battle has erupted between retired High Court judge Anup Singh Choudry and the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) over a 30-acre site in Entebbe Municipality, Wakiso District.
Justice Choudry, represented by lawyer Ronald Mukundane, claims UCAA has blocked his efforts to get freehold titles for plots 3–27 on Brother Amans Drive. He purchased the land piecemeal from bibanja holders since 2008, aiming to grow grapefruits and produce wine. ‘They have frustrated me for years despite my other registered plots nearby,’ he stated.
Mukundane emphasized Choudry’s Ugandan roots, born in Masaka, affirming his land ownership rights regardless of ethnicity.
UCAA objects strongly, referencing a 2018 letter from ex-MD Fred K. Bamwesigye urging Wakiso authorities to avoid private allocations near Entebbe International Airport. The agency seeks the land for safety buffers under the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority Act and global standards, as confirmed by spokesperson Vianney Luggya.
Wakiso District chair Matia Lwanga Bwanika highlighted risks, noting the area’s overlap with Namiiro wetland and airport runway infrastructure, posing security threats.
Mukundane countered with Ministry of Water and Environment assessments showing most plots outside wetlands, plus a 2020 ‘no objection’ letter for titling.
The High Court ruled in Choudry’s favor in Miscellaneous Cause No. 0135 of 2024, ordering Wakiso Land Board to process titles within 21 days and pay Shs450 million in damages and costs. Bwanika alleges procedural flaws, including mismatched deed plans and missing Nema approval.
Land Administration Commissioner Joseph Ssembatya indicated government review for a unified stance, suspecting process errors.