Government leaders and activists met at parliament last Friday for Uganda's second big meeting about land problems. They talked about women not having enough land rights under the theme of securing female farm ownership. The event brought together officials, lawmakers, cultural leaders, and community groups. Oxfam, Cordaid, and Habitat for Humanity helped make the meeting happen. The Uganda Parliamentarians on Land Management Forum organized everything.
Francis Odokorach from Oxfam Uganda gave the main speech at the event. He told everyone that land means more than just property to people. Land gives people dignity, identity, power, and security for the future. He said women can use land through their male relatives but cannot really control it. Without real ownership, women cannot invest in improvements or use land to borrow money.
The numbers shared at the meeting showed serious problems across the country. Only 17 percent of all Ugandans actually hold legal land ownership rights. Among those people, less than 58 percent have the right paperwork. Female landowners make up an even smaller group than that. Odokorach shared how two widows from his village lost their homes after their husbands died.
Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja sent a message through Lands minister Judith Nabakooba. She said land connects to economic and cultural identity for everyone. The government sees women's lack of land access as a threat to national growth. The 2026 elections are coming up and leaders need to focus on land equality. Everyone agreed that women's land ownership helps human rights and the economy.
Francis Odokorach from Oxfam Uganda gave the main speech at the event. He told everyone that land means more than just property to people. Land gives people dignity, identity, power, and security for the future. He said women can use land through their male relatives but cannot really control it. Without real ownership, women cannot invest in improvements or use land to borrow money.
The numbers shared at the meeting showed serious problems across the country. Only 17 percent of all Ugandans actually hold legal land ownership rights. Among those people, less than 58 percent have the right paperwork. Female landowners make up an even smaller group than that. Odokorach shared how two widows from his village lost their homes after their husbands died.
Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja sent a message through Lands minister Judith Nabakooba. She said land connects to economic and cultural identity for everyone. The government sees women's lack of land access as a threat to national growth. The 2026 elections are coming up and leaders need to focus on land equality. Everyone agreed that women's land ownership helps human rights and the economy.
