President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has called upon the immediate cancellation of all land titles in the Kitubulu Central Forest Reserve, ordered a stop to tree cutting, and admitted that earlier approvals for a mall and mini city were based on wrong information.
In a letter dated December 23, 2025, addressed to Water and Environment Minister Sam Cheptoris, Museveni said the forest must be protected “at all costs” because of its importance to the Lake Victoria basin.
“Kitubulu Central Forest Reserve is a vital remnant of the lowland forests surrounding Lake Victoria, filtering pollutants and silt that endanger the Lake Victoria basin,” Museveni wrote. “Preserving that forest reserve is important for biodiversity and ecosystem conservation and for protecting the Lake Victoria basin; therefore, it must be protected at all costs.”
Also Read: Besigye’s Health Worsens, PFF Sounds Alarm
“I have been informed that I approved the development of a shopping mall, hotel, and mini city at Kitubulu. This was based on wrong information,” he wrote.
He directed the Ministry of Water and Environment to work with other agencies to resolve the matter and protect the forest.
“Liaise with the Prime Minister, Minister for Lands, Uganda Investment Authority and the Uganda Land Commission to get our investors alternative land outside protected areas,” Museveni said.
“This is, therefore, to direct you to cancel all titles issued in the Kitubulu Central Forest Reserve. Ensure that the cutting of trees stops immediately,” he wrote.
Museveni also blamed corruption for forest loss in Uganda, saying the country lost 1.1 million hectares of natural forest cover between 2004 and 2025 under the watch of the National Forestry Authority.
written by @enock katamba
- Mr. katamba Enock: Professional designer with experience in web designing who started this activity in 2022 at Kyambogo University . Contact me on : (+256-758287080)
Latest entries
NationalJanuary 21, 2026Museveni Cancels All Land Titles in Kitubulu Forest Reserve
NationalJanuary 20, 2026Besigye’s Health Worsens, PFF Sounds Alarm
SportsJanuary 19, 2026OFFICIAL: Marc Guehi joins Manchester City From Crystal Palace
NationalJanuary 19, 2026Post-Election Chaos in Adjumani as LC III Chairperson’s Car Is Torched After MP Loss
