Government fails to compensate Bassajjabalaba over city Abattoir land
Government has failed to compensate businessman Hassan Bassajjabalaba over the controversial city abattoir land dispute. The case has been a subject of legal and political attention for some time.
The dispute centers around the ownership and control of the prime land on which the city abattoir is located. Bassajjabalaba had sought compensation from the government, citing losses incurred due to the alleged mishandling of the property rights and agreements.
Despite previous commitments and negotiations, the government has not yet fulfilled its obligation to compensate Bassajjabalaba. This failure has added to the controversy surrounding the case, raising questions about the handling of public and private interests in the city’s land management.
The deputy speaker kcca, Nasur Masaba says some individuals from the kcca technical wing collect money from city abattoir thus delaying progress of kcca’s full ownership of the abattoir.
“ we are yet to name and shame individuals from the technical kcca wing who collect money from city abattoirs” Masaba says.
The abattoir land dispute has been ongoing for several years, with multiple legal battles and public discussions. Bassajjabalaba’s claims for compensation were based on agreements and expectations that the government would provide restitution for the contested property.
The public response to the government’s inaction has been mixed, with some questioning the fairness and transparency of the process. Others have raised concerns about the potential misuse of public funds and resources.
As the situation continues to unfold, it remains unclear how the government plans to address Bassajjabalaba’s compensation claim. The outcome could set a precedent for future cases involving public land and private interests.
The city abattoir employs over 1000 people with in the city .