Stephen Lutoti

High Court at Jinja Settles a 23-Year-Old Land Dispute, Holding That a Landowner Cannot Halt a Public Project by Refusing a Valuation Award Where a Statutory Remedy Exists Under the Land Acquisition Act The Court drew a critical distinction from the landmark Irumba decision The former justifies a constitutional challenge; the latter must be pursued through statutory appeals. Article 26's requirement of "prompt, fair and adequate compensation" is satisfied when: 1. Government follows statutory valuation process 2. Award is made based on approved rates 3. Payment is promptly offered 4. Access to independent court review is available It does not require that every landowner subjectively agree with the valuation. Read more lawpointuganda.com/post/cour…