The Uganda Land Commission (ULC) chairperson Beatrice Byenkya has refuted claims that she was interdicted by Inspectorate of Government (IGG) Beti Kamya, saying she has never received any letter to that effect.
Byenkya told the media yesterday that these are political battles from powerful individuals who have encroached on public land and now want her out of office.
She revealed that 18% of the public land had been taken by “untouchables” adding that the commission is grappling with many challenges including persons with god fathers running the commission.
Byenyka troubles started last year in October when the Minister of Lands, Judith Nabakooba suspended ULC bosses including her, citing an administrative standoff fuelled by corruption and bickering over deals.
In order to restore normality in the short term, Nabakooba took over the duties of managing the Commission as Auditor General and Inspector General of Government investigate corruption allegations.
In her letter dated October 12, Nabakooba had requested the Inspector General of Government (IGG) Beti Kamya, to carry out an investigation into alleged cases of abuse and misuse of ULC resources, adding that findings of the report would guide the process of restoring order and normal functioning of the commission.
Responding to Nabakooba’s requests, Kamya, in November gave nod to the minister’s earlier recommendations, and ordered for the interdiction of Byenkya from her position as Chairperson of the commission.
