Land encroachment threatens Katonga Technical Institute’s expansion - Principal National Jun 30
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The main gate of Katonga Technical Institute’s land in Mpigi District. Photo | Sadat Mbogo
A land dispute involving encroachers on part of Katonga Technical Institute’s land in Mpigi District is threatening learning and the institution’s planned expansion, the principal has said.
Mr Fred Mpagi, the principal of the government-owned vocational institution, said unidentified people have encroached on about 10 acres of the institute’s land, creating uncertainty over future infrastructure development.
He made the remarks during an oversight visit by Mpigi District leaders and technical staff on Monday.
“The land issue remains one of our biggest challenges. Encroachers have occupied part of the institute’s land, and this is threatening learning and our expansion plans,” Mr. Mpagi said.
He revealed that the government injects about Shs600 million into the institute annually to facilitate training and operations.
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