Businessman Amos NzeyiBy Prisca WanyenyaThe National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has revealed that businessman Amos Nzeyi has finally agreed to vacate and hand over the 55 acres of land in Temangalo, a move likely to end the decades-long protracted battle between the two parties.The revelation was made by Patrick Ayota, Managing Director of NSSF, while appearing before Parliament’s Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE) on 4th November 2026, where he was responding to a question raised by Muwada Nkunyigi (Kyadondo East) who sought an update on the status of the conflict between the Fund and Nzeyi.“The initial proposal that we had presented to the committee had a lot of conditions to be met. Which included the approval of all the right levels of approvals. We had discussions internally and discussed with Amos Nzeyi, I think as of two days ago, we agreed with Nzeyi, he is going to give us back all our land, all the 55 acres of land that we have. The exercise we have to undertake is to do a survey. So, we know exactly where the 55 of that land is, if there is an extra, that will be a separate discussion with him,” Ayota said.However, Muwada tasked NSSF to provide the Committee with evidence that Nzeyi had agreed to vacate the Temangalo land because during his appearance in Parliament, he had accused both the Committee and media of portraying him in bad light.“Is Mr. Amos Nzeyi committing to vacate and remove his facilities and land? Last time when he appeared here, he accused not only the public, but also the press, that he made him look shabby before the public. Now that he is not present, what will you provide to the committee as evidence that it is from him?” Muwada asked.Ayota informed the Committee that the Fund is formalising the process and will have the agreement signed within the next couple of weeks, and a copy will be provided to the Committee. But before the agreement is availed, NSSF agreed to furnish the Committee with minutes of the meeting in which Nzeyi agreed to vacate Temangalo land.“We do not wait for the entire process. But we need to have the initial legal or formal process. Like last time, you came with a resemblance of intent, now, because we cannot wait for you to finalise, for us to report on NSSF. So, what do you expect to get in the interim? Can we provide at least the minutes of the meeting endorsed by both of the parties? Otherwise, he can come and say, I have never seen that,” Muwada said.MPs Question Deal Amid Court CaseHowever, Stella Atyang (Moroto Woman MP) wondered why NSSF had to sign an agreement with Nzeyi given that the Fund legally bought 55 acres from Nzeyi when there is a case ongoing on the same Temangalo land over the 366 acres land dispute.She argued, “Now, when court rules, that is when we will be able to determine who actually has the ownership of the land, as per the court judgement. So that we don’t have a double loss. If the court rules in favour of the mother, then definitely Nzeyi does not have the right to be compensated in any way, or the issue of 55 acres will not rise again. That is my understanding, I don’t know.”Martin Muzaale (Buzaaya County) described the pronouncement as the best because NSSF had already paid for this land and he wasn’t comfortable hearing earlier statements that the Fund planned to swap other pieces of land with Nzeyi after he had sold the land.“The reason why you may see a smile on my face is because I can see we are now working. Not only now, we have been working. Yes, we have been working, but now we are working. The pronouncement that has just come is the best, because NSSF paid for this land, and for me, I was not comfortable to hear statements like, you know, swapping. No, no, no. If you pay for something, you should own it, simple as that,” Muzaale said.He added, “So whatever, these are the petitioners who are coming up. Fine, we shall handle that, but let us first take possession of land that we paid for as we, the pensioners, period. So, for me, I am happy that at least now there is some good news. Please move as fast as possible so that we hear a statement that now NSSF has taken complete possession of that land.”Julius Nakiyi (Budadiri East) noted that the decision by NSSF to hold discussions with Nzeyi was easy as it saves the Fund the costly and lengthy protracted battle in courts.“The 55 acres were already bought by NSSF, this guy had simply refused to vacate, so there is no dispute, he is actually making it very easy. Instead of even going to valuation, all those to get money, he is just saying, now if we go to cover arrears, take your land. That is all. So, when other people have claims, that is now very different,” he said.Elgon County’s Ignatius Wamakuyu Mudimi wondered if the latest development reverses earlier decisions taken in August 2026 by the NSSF Board where the team agreed with Amos Nzeyi to transfer the 10 acres, Block 277, Plot 8586 of the Citadel Land to NSSF, while Nzeyi was to buy the 45 acres that includes his home and the paddocks at the current market value, valued by the government valuer and private valuer.The Board also agreed that the price of the 45 acres was reversed to Nzeyi and his home and both parties were to grant each other access to public highways and all these were to take effect upon endorsement of both the Board and the Ministers.“Does it mean that when you went back to consult the board, the minister you go to the reversal, that please, we cannot give out our land? Instead, this man should vacate and leave the entire 55 acres, so that it’s clear to the community and you have evidence to that effect, because I know when there is a board meeting, there must be minutes, so that we use that in our portrayal and we close it off,” Mudimi asked.Many Claimants, One LandMeanwhile, COSASE has expressed concerns over the endless claims and petitions it has received where many parties claim ownership of Temangalo land, yet all these parties claim to have valid land titles for the over 360 acres.Muwada, who doubles as Chairperson COSASE, noted, “But it is a bit tricky, this same land has so many owners, even with a tiny town. Now, the fact that now there are so many petitioners is now tricky. When the Mugwaya people came, when they make their claim, it is easy to think that maybe it is by the owners and they have titles also. Now, this same land, a family from Canada are saying they are the original owners. They are saying they have the lease from departed Asians, now, and they are saying they also have the running lease. Also, NSSF has titles, according to the records we have.”He warned NSSF that the Fund has a big task to protect its interest on this land because of the multi-billion project on the land.“So, you have a very big task to put to rest of these claims in whatever way possible legally available to you. Of course, it is a bit tricky. It is tricky that now I don’t know which other petitioner will come tomorrow. From the time we started hearing you, it will be another one say I am the owner. So, it is a big problem. I think that we need to find a solution,” Muwada said.The post End of 20-Year War? Nzeyi Finally Agrees to Hand Back NSSF’s 55 Acres in Temangalo appeared first on Business Focus.