By our reporter
The state
minister for Kampala, Hon. Ben Nalongo
Namugwanya reveals that government is planning to open up a single bank account
where all traders will be depositing their rental fees as court comes up with
the final position on the ownership of the buildings.
For years
now, there has been a growing battle of ownership of Qualicell bus terminal
arcade, Nabukera and Jambori arcade between Matovu Mansur Young, Dreck Lubega and the late Charles Muhangi where all the three re claiming ownership and the
matters are in court.
Government, through the Attorney General’s
office shall negotiate a modality of opening up an escrow account, where all disputed
or accruing rent for the period after February
2019, shall be paid and held therein until the final case is determined by
courts of law. The tenants are advised to continue paying rent as it falls due.
In the interim, no rental arrears shall be
demanded from tenants who have proof that they paid to Mr. Muhangi for the
period when he was in possession.
However, Regarding
property ownership, the status quo shall be maintained until the issue of
ownership is determined by court or until court issues a Contrary Order.
Yesterday, traders were forced to demonstrate after finding
that their work station had been locked forcing security organs to come in full
swing to calm the situation which saw a number of traders arrested.
Government
assures trader of security in the affected areas to see that there is peace for
business to thrive.
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