KAMPALA, Uganda | Residents of Biacici village, Yachi Parish, Ogoko Sub County in Madi Okollo District are demanding the cancellation of a land title that is in the hands of High Court Judge Rosette Comfort Kania.

Justice Kania, through a transaction with deceased businessman Augustine Asea, acquired land measuring 23 acres in the area in 2018 and later processed a title for 167.5098 hectares (about 413 acres) that included community land, roads, and water sources.

According to the residents , Asea misrepresented the land’s boundaries and sold the inflated title to Justice Kania for over UGX 100 million . Justice Kania transferred the title to her name, only to discover it included land belonging to other people.

Justice Kania filed a case of theft and fraud against Asea, who went into hiding and failed to appear in court. When Justice Kania sought access to the land, locals denied her entry, saying that parts of the land, including roads and water sources, were wrongly captured in the title.

Asea passed away in Arua hospital after developing high blood pressure, and his body was buried in Wandi, Terego district, on January 21, 2025.

The court presided over by Justice Harriet Grace Magala, Kania’s lawyer, Renato Kania, noted challenges in reaching Asea, and the case was adjourned to the 24th of April, but the hearing was delayed due to the absence of the judge.