As Uganda’s State Minister for Housing, Princess Persis Namuganza has spearheaded efforts to secure land tenure rights, resolve land disputes, and hold fraudulent land dealers accountable.
Her tenure has been marked by:
- Investigations into Illegal Land Evictions: Led inquiries into forced evictions in central Uganda, ensuring victims were compensated or reinstated.
- Streamlining Land Allocation Policies: Advocated for fair land distribution, ensuring that government land is allocated transparently.
- Fighting Cartels in the Lands Sector: Took on high-profile land grabbers, which resulted in political attacks, including her censure in 2023.
Her Political Influence Beyond the Lands Ministry.
Namuganza is not just a State Minister—she is a powerful political figure in Uganda’s governance system.
- A Strong Voice for Eastern Uganda: Being one of the most influential leaders from Busoga, she has continuously lobbied for developmental projects in the region.
- Resisting Political Suppression: She has remained defiant against political suppression, often challenging internal conflicts within NRM and Parliament.
- Promoting Rural Development: Through SACCOs and youth empowerment programs, she has created opportunities for rural communities to access financial resources.
Looking Ahead: 2026 and Beyond.
As Namuganza prepares for the 2026 elections, she is expected to focus on:
1️⃣ Expanding land reforms to protect smallholder farmers and urban dwellers.
2️⃣ Enhancing women’s land rights and economic empowerment programs.
3️⃣ Strengthening rural development initiatives through agriculture, education, and infrastructure projects.
Despite political setbacks, Namuganza remains one of Uganda’s most fearless leaders, determined to leave a lasting legacy in land governance and grassroots development.
