- The President has directed the Kampala Capital City Authority to study a redevelopment proposal for the central business district, which is facing modernization and congestion pressures.
- Museveni directed a study regarding the redevelopment of Constitutional Square.
Businessman Claims Compensation Over Kampala Constitutional Square Redevelopment
What happened
Hassan Basajjabalaba asserted a claim over Constitutional Square in Kampala, seeking compensation from the government after his company's agreement to redevelop the 2.5-acre property was cancelled. Basajjabalaba stated that his company, HABA Group, had won a tender in 2001 and paid a Shs1.6 billion premium to the Kampala City Council. The original plan involved developing commercial activities underground while preserving the green space above.
From ugandaonline.net
Why it matters
The dispute involves broader compensation claims against the government for terminated market and property arrangements. The issue is being heard by the Parliament of Uganda, and the Bank of Uganda provides issuing guarantees related to the square's operations.
Yoweri Museveni has directed studies regarding the redevelopment of Constitutional Square and the broader central business district in Kampala, which is facing modernization and congestion pressures.
From ugandaonline.net
Who's involved
- Constitutional SquareThe 2.5-acre public green space in Kampala at the center of the dispute.
- KampalaThe capital and largest city of Uganda where the square is located.
- Parliament of UgandaThe legislative arm of Uganda that is hearing claims related to the square.
- Bank of UgandaThe central bank that provides issuing guarantees related to the square's operations.
- Yoweri MuseveniThe President of Uganda who directed studies into the square's future redevelopment.
- Kampala Capital City AuthorityThe local government unit responsible for administering services within Kampala.
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The entities involved
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Constitutional Square
It is about two acres of a beautiful green space(land) located in the Centre of Kampala. This square has two monuments in it. One in the lower garden and the other in the upper garden. These are the world war 2 memorial monument
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Kampala
capital and the largest city of Uganda