Land acquisition and compensation for projects in Uganda
Surveys, mass valuation and compensation for project-affected persons.
Roads, power lines, pipelines and other projects need land that people already own, use or live on. Uganda's Constitution requires prompt, fair and adequate compensation before that land is taken.
Getting there takes a survey of the project area, a record of every affected property and person, and a valuation of what each is owed, usually brought together in a resettlement action plan (RAP).
How we handle it
- 1We survey the corridor or site and record each affected property.
- 2Our valuers assess compensation for every project-affected person.
- 3We support the resettlement action plan through to implementation.
Worth knowing
- Record everyone, not just title holders
- Project-affected persons include occupants and users of the land, not only registered owners. Missing people at the start leads to grievances and delays later.
- Survey and valuation go together
- Compensation is only as good as the measurements behind it. Surveying each affected property accurately is what makes the valuation defensible.
- Government projects need approval
- For government projects, compensation valuations are generally submitted to the Chief Government Valuer for approval before payment.
This guide explains how the process generally works. Every piece of land is different, so talk to us about yours before you act on it. More on our property, plant & equipment valuation work.
Tell us about your land
What's the project, and how large is the area? Send it on WhatsApp or by email, or call the office Monday to Friday, 7am to 6pm.
Common questions
Do you work outside Kampala?
Yes. Our work has covered Kabale, Hoima, Buliisa, Mubende, Buvuma, Jinja, Ibanda and more, and we have processed titles in Kamwenge, Ntungamo, Mbarara, Wakiso and Mukono.