Paul Mukiibi, a prominent city lawyer and lead partner at Mukiibi & Kyeyune Advocates, is facing explosive allegations of forging a court order to aid a multimillion-shilling land grab in Kampala.
Mukiibi, who also represents embattled Uganda Law Society president Isaac Ssemakadde in a defamation standoff against NBS Television, now finds himself at the centre of a scandal threatening to rock Uganda’s legal system.
At the heart of the storm is land in Kyadondo Block 244, covering plots 8705 to 8857. This prime estate, formerly owned by the family of the late Yozefu Nsubuga, was allegedly stolen using a falsified court order orchestrated by Mukiibi.
The forged order facilitated the transfer of ownership to businesswoman Annet Ndagire and businessman Tonny Mutabingwa—both of whom are now under scrutiny.
Legal documents obtained by this publication point to High Court Registrar Rosemary Bareebe, who authenticated the bogus order.
This document was later used by the Commissioner for Land Registration to cancel the Nsubuga family’s legitimate title to over 1.2 hectares of land—plots 8328 and 8324 inclusive.
Vincent Byakweyamba, a family representative, has accused Mukiibi of colluding with fraudsters to loot their inheritance. He confirmed that both civil and criminal proceedings are ongoing against the lawyer.
The scandal widened when the Chief Inspector of Courts submitted a damning report in September 2024, confirming that the alleged order in Miscellaneous Cause No. 83 of 2016 never existed in official court records.
Then-Chief Registrar Sarah Langa Siu followed up by initiating disciplinary actions against judicial staff involved in the mishap.
A multi-agency probe led by the Ministry of Lands and the State House Anti-Corruption Unit concluded that all land transfers were indeed based on forged paperwork.
Commissioner for Land Registration Baker Mugaino acted on this finding by placing a caveat on the disputed plots. He cited Section 154 of the Registration of Titles Act and issued an official notice to reverse fraudulent entries made in the land registry.
Despite this, the Nsubuga family accuses the Ministry of Lands of dragging its feet in implementing corrective measures, arguing that the delay is compounding their pain and financial loss.
The case becomes even murkier as Mukiibi, who is embroiled in his own legal woes, recently issued a legal threat to NBS Television over its investigation into Ssemakadde’s alleged involvement in a separate gold scam.
Critics argue that this move reflects a deeper, possibly strategic alliance between the two legal heavyweights.
“It’s no longer just about land,” said one family member. “It’s about cleaning up a legal system where lawyers forge court orders and walk free.”
Sources claim Ssemakadde may be using his lawyer’s aggressive legal tactics not only to shield himself but to elevate his influence within Uganda’s judicial circles.
Meanwhile, the Nsubuga family vows to pursue justice all the way—demanding a full forensic audit of the land registry and accountability for all involved.
This case, which cuts across the judiciary, the lands ministry, and high-profile lawyers, is rapidly becoming a litmus test for Uganda’s fight against elite corruption.
