Prince Nakibinge urges Ugandans to protect and develop their land

What the report says

Prince Kasim Nakibinge Kakungulu, the titular head of Muslims in Uganda, used a gathering in Masaka to urge Ugandans to protect and develop their land rather than leave it unused. According to Nile Post, he warned that idle land can attract land grabbers and can worsen poverty for households that fail to benefit from the property they own.

Nakibinge made the remarks during celebrations at Masaka Liberation Square marking the birth of Prophet Muhammad, which drew Muslims from different parts of the country. He encouraged landowners to put land to productive use through farming, livestock keeping, tree planting and other income-generating activities. He also cautioned against selling land hastily for quick cash, describing land as a major resource entrusted to people by Allah.

Beyond land use, Nakibinge called for entrepreneurship, peace and unity, saying Ugandans should focus on work that improves family livelihoods and supports children’s education. He said national stability benefits everyone and urged people not to fight over small differences. The event, held under the theme “Islam and Social Economic Development,” also featured remarks from Masaka Diocese Bishop Severious Jjumba and the Supreme Mufti, Sheikh Muhammad Galabuzi, both of whom stressed unity, faith and productive work. The celebrations also included the swearing-in of Sheikh Badr Kiruuta Wasajja Kamulali as the new Supreme Khadhi of Masaka.