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Hon Tebandeke Raises Concerns Over Staffing Imbalances as Minister Nabakooba Explains Disruptions at Land Zonal Offices

Ssemaganda Moses Hope
By Ssemaganda Moses Hope


Hon Tebandeke Raises Concerns Over Staffing Imbalances as Minister Nabakooba Explains Disruptions at Land Zonal Offices
Hon Tebandeke Raises Concerns Over Staffing Imbalances as Minister Nabakooba Explains Disruptions at Land Zonal Offices

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Bbaale County Member of Parliament, Hon. Charles Tebandeke, has raised concerns over staffing imbalances and workload distribution at the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development’s zonal offices, calling attention to operational challenges that could affect the timely delivery of land-related services to the public.

 

 

The concerns were raised during parliamentary proceedings on Thursday, October 22, 2026, as the Minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Hon. Judith Nabakooba, briefed the House on reports of a temporary suspension of services at some of the Ministry’s zonal offices.

Hon. Tebandeke observed that some land zonal offices appeared to have more staff than their workload required, leaving some employees underutilised, while other offices faced heavy workloads that placed additional pressure on their personnel.

 

 

His observation highlighted the need for an appropriate balance between staffing levels and the volume of work handled by individual zonal offices to ensure that available human resources are deployed effectively and that citizens receive timely services.

The concern also brought into focus the importance of reviewing staffing arrangements across the different zones to ensure that offices experiencing high demand have sufficient personnel to manage land transactions, respond to public inquiries and process applications without unnecessary delays.

 

In response, Hon. Nabakooba acknowledged that workload differences across the zones contribute to the operational challenges, explaining that some offices handle substantially more work than others.

The Minister told Parliament that there had been a temporary suspension of services at the zonal offices but assured legislators that operations had since resumed smoothly.

She reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to providing efficient, transparent and accessible land administration services, noting that reports of delays arising from the disruption had drawn attention to the importance of maintaining continuity in service delivery.

 

The Ministry operates 22 land zonal offices established to bring land administration services closer to the public, reduce the distance citizens travel to access services and improve the management of land-related transactions across the country.

The decentralised arrangement is intended to make it easier for landowners, prospective buyers and other members of the public to access services without having to travel long distances to the Ministry’s central offices.

 

 

However, the concerns raised in Parliament underscore the importance of ensuring that the zonal offices are adequately staffed, efficiently managed and equipped to respond to the varying levels of demand in their respective areas of operation.

Differences in workload can affect how quickly offices process applications and respond to clients, making effective staff deployment and coordination essential to the smooth functioning of the system.

 

 

Hon. Nabakooba’s explanation that operations have resumed provides reassurance regarding the immediate disruption, while the issues raised by Hon. Tebandeke point to the need for continued attention to staffing distribution and workload management across the network.

As the Ministry continues delivering land-related services through its zonal offices, effective coordination of personnel and resources will remain important in ensuring that the decentralised system meets the needs of the public.

 

 

The parliamentary discussion reflects the role of legislative oversight in bringing service delivery challenges to the attention of responsible ministries and seeking explanations on measures being taken to address them.

 

 

For citizens who depend on land offices to process documents and access other land administration services, the ultimate priority remains reliable service, transparency and timely handling of their applications.

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