The Uganda Scouts Association (USA) has made an urgent appeal to President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, their official patron, to intervene in a growing land dispute that threatens the future of their iconic Kaazi campsite. The 120-acre property, situated on the scenic shores of Lake Victoria, is under siege from alleged illegal land subdivision and unauthorized activities, despite a court injunction meant to protect it.
According to the Association’s leadership, a High Court ruling on July 18, 2025, issued a clear injunction against any subdivision, sale, or development on the land. However, scout officials report that the order is being flagrantly ignored. Heavy machinery has continued grading the land, trees are being cut down, and individuals in military uniform are reportedly preventing scouts and staff from accessing the premises.
“We are deeply concerned by the ongoing impunity at Kaazi,” said Chief Scout Commissioner Alice Nyiramahoro. “This land has served Uganda’s youth for generations. It is a place of education, discipline, and unity — not commercial exploitation.”
The escalating situation has cast a dark shadow over the upcoming National Scouts Camp, scheduled for August 22–28, 2025. The biennial event was expected to attract thousands of scouts from across the country and international delegations, serving both as a celebration of youth leadership and a significant boost to local tourism and trade.
“Unless the President steps in immediately, the Kaazi camp — and the national event it hosts — could be lost,” Nyiramahoro warned. “This is not just about land; it’s about preserving a national treasure that shapes the moral and civic character of our future leaders.”
The Kaazi site, granted to the Uganda Scouts in the 1960s, has long served as the heart of scouting activities in the country. Over the decades, it has hosted training programs, jamborees, and leadership workshops for hundreds of thousands of Ugandan youth. The property holds not only historical significance but also emotional value for generations of scouts and volunteers.
The Association is calling on President Museveni to enforce the court’s injunction and launch a formal investigation into the unauthorized occupation and activities at Kaazi. They are also urging relevant government agencies, including the Ministry of Lands and the Uganda Land Commission, to protect public land allocated for youth development.
As tensions rise and deadlines approach, the Uganda Scouts’ plea serves as a broader warning about the erosion of legal protections and public trust when impunity goes unchecked. The future of Kaazi — and the thousands of youth it inspires — now lies in the balance.
