What is mailo land?

Mailo land refers to a type of land tenure system in Uganda, where land is owned by individuals or families and can be bought, sold, or inherited. This system was established during the colonial period by the British government and is still in place today. Mailo land is considered to be a form of freehold land ownership, as opposed to leasehold land which is owned by the government or other entities.

Mailo Land is a land tenure system that was established in Uganda during the colonial period. It gave large tracts of land to European settlers, who were able to exploit the land for cash crops such as coffee and cotton. The system was based on the idea that the land belonged to the British Crown, and that it could be granted to European settlers for a period of 99 years.

After Uganda gained independence in 1962, the Mailo Land system was abolished. However, many of the original grantees still held onto their land, and it has remained a source of tension and conflict in Uganda to this day. Some people argue that the land should be returned to its original owners, while others argue that it should be redistributed to the poor.