By The Mayor of Nansana Municipality, Regina Bakitte, has announced plans to introduce a new bylaw aimed at regulating real estate developers who sell substandard and unplanned plots in the municipality. The proposal comes amid rising concerns over congestion and disorderly urban development in the rapidly expanding divisions of Nansana and Nebweru.
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Speaking during a stakeholders’ engagement this week, Mayor Bakitte criticized property dealers who sell land without adhering to approved development plans. She warned that the municipality would take firm legal action against developers who proceed with construction projects without proper authorization.
“Property dealers who are constructing nothing — this should be your take-home,” Mayor Bakitte said. “We are going to handle these things by law. If you buy any land, before you do anything there, come and get an approved plan.”
Bakitte emphasized that all developments must conform to physical planning and engineering standards, which include designated green spaces, waiting areas, and even provisions for community amenities like swimming pools.
“We must have a standard size for plots. Developers should work hand-in-hand with the physical planning and engineering departments. If you proceed without approval, it will be at your own risk,” she warned.
Currently, Nansana Municipality has three active bylaws on waste management, tree planting, and wetland reclamation. The mayor said the proposed real estate regulation would become the fourth legal tool in the municipality’s efforts to streamline urban development and prevent illegal construction.
She urged developers and land buyers to respect municipal planning procedures, cautioning that failure to comply could result in demolition of unauthorized structures.
“We shall catch you and we will not hesitate to demolish all your infrastructure if it doesn’t meet the law,” she stated.
Nansana Municipality, located just outside Kampala, has seen a real estate boom in recent years, driven by increasing demand for affordable housing. However, unregulated development has led to challenges in infrastructure, drainage, and environmental degradation — issues the municipality hopes to address through stricter enforcement and legislative reform.
