Africa-Press – Uganda. Members of the Uganda Scouts Association were on Saturday blocked from accessing their historic Kazi grounds in Wakiso District, where they had planned to hold a national general assembly.
The group, comprising scouts and leaders from across the country, was turned away by security personnel stationed at the entrance—despite presenting valid clearance documents from both the Uganda Police and the Uganda People’s Defence Forces.
Caught off guard, the scouts set up an impromptu camp along the Kazi–Nakawuka Road, not far from the disputed site.
As tensions rose, delegates broke into traditional scout songs, vowing to remain united and defend what they called their rightful home.
“We are deeply disappointed and confused. We followed all procedures and were cleared by the authorities, yet we were blocked from accessing our own grounds,” said Uganda Scouts Commissioner Jane Nyiramahoro.
The gathering was convened to address growing disputes over the Kazi land, including vandalism of scout property and the alleged illegal occupation of scout facilities.
But events took a more alarming turn when a group of unidentified youths reportedly stormed the area, attempting to disrupt the meeting.
Security was quickly deployed to prevent further confrontation.
“This is more than just a land dispute — it feels like an orchestrated attempt to intimidate and push us out,” said Sinno Patrick, Chairperson of the Uganda Scouts Association Board.
Undeterred, the scouts pressed on with their deliberations and vowed to pursue all legal avenues to reclaim and secure the Kazi land.
They called on their patron, President Museveni, to intervene and offer clear direction, amid fears that the land is being illegally subdivided and sold off.
Their appeal follows a recent High Court ruling in Kampala, which ordered a halt to any developments on the contested land after the Buganda Kingdom formally raised a claim of ownership.
The court ruled that the land belongs to the Kabaka of Buganda, dismissing assertions by claimants purporting to be descendants of the late Ssekabaka Daudi Chwa.
The legal impasse has been further complicated by earlier directives from Lands Minister Sam Mayanja, who had instructed investigations into the nature of the land claims.
In response, Buganda Kingdom Lands and Housing Minister David Mpanga reaffirmed the kingdom’s ownership of the property, deepening the standoff.
“We ask the President to come out and pronounce himself on this matter. If nothing is done urgently, we risk losing our heritage,” Nyiramahoro said.
As the legal battles and power wrangles over the Kazi land intensify, the Uganda Scouts Association insists it will not be intimidated.
Leaders say they remain committed to a peaceful resolution while defending what they describe as a national treasure with deep cultural and historical roots.
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