Ritah Nandera

In a collaborative effort, the Ministry of Lands, Housing, and Urban Development in collaboration with Habitat for Humanity Uganda has unveiled the second edition of the National Housing Symposium, set to take place on October 5, 2023, in Kampala based on the theme resilient urban economy, cities as the driver of growth and economic recovery. 

The symposium is to discuss the progress of achieving access to affordable and decent housing for all through the implementation of the new urban agenda. Judith Nabakooba the Minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development said the day is to show case and discuss innovative solutions to accessible inclusive affordable and decent housing.

This was revealed today during the press briefing at the media centre around Kampala.

Habitat for Humanity Uganda in partnership with the Ministry of Lands Housing and Urban Development, other organizations and institutions have organized the second Uganda Housing Symposium aimed at bringing together public and private sector housing partners and key stakeholders from across the housing sector's value chain, along with international and national delegates, to share knowledge on emerging best practices, innovations, and lessons around affordable housing.

Judith Nabakooba the Minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development said The National Housing Symposium is a national-level event that marks International Habitat Day and World Urban Month.

The day is to showcase and discuss innovative solutions to accessible inclusive affordable and decent housing.

The ministry plans to handle and tackle human settlement and urbanization in the country as there are many cases of eviction in Uganda, according to Judith Nabakooba the highly growing population in the country has led to the struggle for land.

She adds that as a government they are empowering the community through giving them adequate information to help them fight for their rights towards their land titles. 

The ministry is ensuring that adequate housing is a fundamental goal; and they are committed to contributing to the reduction of housing poverty in Uganda since housing poverty leads to various negative consequences, impacting both physical health and mental well-being.