Squatters on the land in Lusanja have appealed against the High Court’s decision that ordered them to vacate it within 30 days following a successful suit by businessman Medard Kiconco.
Through their lawyers of Nalukoola, Kakeeto Advocates and Lukwago Advocates, the affected 147 squatters on Monday filed a notice of appeal in the High Court Land Division.
Last week court observed that the 147 residents bought the disputed land from the wrong person and therefore trespassed on Kiconco’s land who is the registered owner having purchased it authentically from Paul Katabazi Bitabareho in 2016 although the residents do not agree with this.
Mr Kiconco asked court to declare that the contested land belonged to him and the occupants are there illegally. He faulted KCCA for failing to demolish property illegally erected on his land and sued Ms Namuganza for allegedly overstepping her ministerial powers when she directed the occupants to stay on the contested land until she communicates otherwise.
