Issues of land accessibility and retention among the Rwandan Diaspora community in Uganda

Abstract

The study explores the challenges faced by Rwandan Diaspora migrants in Uganda in securing land rights, highlighting historical discrimination and complexities within Uganda's land tenure systems. It uses demographic data from the 2002 Uganda Population and Housing Census to reveal that Rwandese migrants are primarily involved in crop farming, challenging stereotypes about their primary occupations. The study emphasizes the link between land access, development, and poverty reduction, emphasizing the need for targeted interventions to protect vulnerable groups' land rights. It concludes by urging policymakers to adopt inclusive strategies that consider the unique circumstances of diverse communities within Uganda, emphasizing the need for targeted interventions to protect vulnerable groups' land rights. Keywords: Land, retention, Rwandan Diaspora and Uganda