The disputed five-acre piece of land is located at Sseguku Katale–Busawula on Busiro Block 377 Plot 295.
High Court Judge Dr. Grace Flavia Lamuno directed Wakiso District surveyors to re-demarcate the land and clearly establish its boundaries following allegations that some of the parties had defied earlier court orders.
The order stems from a case filed by Pastor Ssebakijje against Robert Kisa, Joseph Lukyamuzi, Noah Kiyimba, Dan Kasumba, Davis Sseremba, Shadia Namayanja, and Samuel Lule.
The pastor accused them of contempt of court for allegedly continuing to construct on the land and creating access roads despite an interim court injunction issued on December 24, 2024, barring any activity on the property.
In her ruling delivered on January 19, 2026, Justice Lamuno found Kisa and his co-accused guilty of contempt of court.
The judge ordered them to pay Shs5 million in compensation to Pastor Ssebakijje and Margret Mayega, and an additional Shs5 million as a fine to court.
Justice Lamuno emphasised that the earlier court order stopping any developments on the land “remains in force,” and directed that the land be re-surveyed to eliminate any ambiguity over its boundaries.
Under tight police security, Wakiso District surveyors led by Agripinah Ntabade reopened the boundaries in the presence of Pastor Ssebakijje, members of his church, and some of the respondents, including Robert Kisa, Joseph Lukyamuzi, Dan Kasumba, and LC Chairperson Samuel Lule.
After conducting the survey, Ntabade said they had identified eight occupants on the land, including individuals who had constructed houses, erected fences, and others carrying out farming activities.
“We have established that there are eight people occupying different portions of the land. Some have put up houses and fences, while others are cultivating,” Ntabade said.
She clarified that the land title remains valid and has not been transferred to any other party, contrary to earlier claims.
“The title is still active and has not changed ownership as it had been alleged. Our findings will be compiled into a report to be submitted to court before February 10, 2026,” she added.
Pastor Ssebakijje welcomed the court directive, insisting that the church is the rightful owner of the land.
“We are simply following the court order. This land belongs to the church, but there are people who encroached on it with backing from some officials in the Office of the President’s representative in Wakiso and the Ministry of Lands. Those actions are unlawful,” he said.
Despite the ongoing dispute, the pastor expressed confidence in the judicial process.
“I have trust in the court. We shall win this case and use our land legally. I urge people to respect court decisions whenever they have disagreements,” he said.
One of his lawyers, Ramadhan Kawere, explained that the fresh survey was prompted by claims from some of the respondents who disputed photographic evidence presented in court.
“Some of the accused argued that the photographs tendered in court showing them on the land were not accurate and that they were not occupying the property. The court found it necessary to order a fresh survey to establish the facts on the ground,” Kawere said.
The matter remains before the High Court as parties await the survey report that could shape the next phase of the legal battle.