NUP MP Tebandeke’s Greedy 200 Acre Land Grab: A Betrayal of Public Trust!

Charles Tebandeke, the National Unity Platform (NUP) Member of Parliament for Bbale County, is at the center of a burgeoning land grabbing scandal in Kayunga District, with allegations surfacing of his involvement in illicit acquisitions and a questionable alliance with local NRM strongmen.

The latest accusations point to Tebandeke’s alleged role in seizing 200 acres of land in Kitimbwa, Kayunga, reportedly facilitated by the Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Mariam Nalubega Sseguya.
Sources close to the ongoing investigations suggest that MP Tebandeke is not acting alone, but is part of a formidable clique of land grabbers that includes prominent NRM figure Moses Kalangwa and other well-connected individuals in Kayunga.

This alleged network has reportedly been exploiting loopholes and leveraging influence to dispossess vulnerable residents of their land, contributing to the rampant land disputes that have plagued the district for years.

The gravity of the accusations against a sitting Member of Parliament, especially one from the opposition NUP, has sent ripples through the political landscape. The NUP, often seen as a champion for the rights of the common person, now faces the uncomfortable reality of one of its own being implicated in practices that are widely condemned.

The scandal has taken a curious turn with reports indicating that Tebandeke is now fervently pleading with President Yoweri Museveni not to transfer RDC Mariam Nalubega Sseguya from Kayunga to Wakiso. This plea, according to insiders, is a desperate attempt by the MP to maintain the favorable environment that has allegedly facilitated his land deals.

The RDC’s continued presence in Kayunga is seen as crucial for the alleged syndicate to operate unhindered, raising questions about the extent of her alleged complicity in these illicit transactions.

Local residents in Kitimbwa and other affected areas of Kayunga have voiced their frustration and despair over the escalating land conflicts, with many claiming to have been forcefully evicted or cheated out of their ancestral lands.

The involvement of political figures in such schemes only deepens the mistrust between the populace and their elected representatives, further eroding faith in land administration processes.
Moses Kalangwa, a well-known NRM stalwart in Kayunga, has a documented history of involvement in land disputes, with previous reports linking him to large-scale evictions in the district.

His alleged collaboration with MP Tebandeke, regardless of their political affiliations, paints a grim picture of how powerful individuals may transcend party lines to pursue personal gain through land speculation.

As the accusations mount, calls for a thorough and impartial investigation into the alleged land grabbing activities in Kayunga, particularly those involving public officials, are growing louder.

The public will be keenly watching to see how President Museveni responds to Tebandeke’s plea regarding RDC Nalubega, and what actions will be taken to address the pervasive issue of land grabbing in a district already reeling from such disputes.

The integrity of land ownership and the rule of law in Kayunga hang in the balance.