56 , Friday, February 6, 2015 ADVERTS

Capacity Improvement of Northern Bypass Road Project Land Acquisition Bulletin # 1 Verification of Beneficiaries and Compensation Payment Process for Capacity Improvement of Kampala Northern Bypass Road National Roads Authority (UNRA) on behalf of the European Investment Bank), the Government of Uganda is with properties affected by the sections for improvement Government of Uganda is upgrading the capacity of the Kampala obliged to adequately and fairly compensate the project affected were approved by the Chief Government Valuer and ready Northern By-pass from two lanes to four lanes, using funding persons to the extent of restoring, maintaining, improving their for compensation payment. However, before UNRA begins from the European Union (EU) and European Investment Bank. former living standards, income earning capacity, and production making compensation payments, the Consultants Associated The main objectives is to increase capacity of the Northern Bypass levels. The Government of the Republic of Uganda represented Engineering Surveyors (AES) will have to carry out a verification by dialing the single carriageway sections whilst improving by Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA), signed a contract exercise. This verification exercise is intended to ensure that all provision for Non-Motorized Users (NMUs), addressing the issue agreement with M/s Associated Engineering Surveyors (AES) the beneficiaries are the legitimate people. We therefore request of severance and increasing safety and driver comfort for the to undertake consultancy services for land acquisition for the all project affected persons within this section between road users as well as reducing journey times. capacity improvement of the Kampala Northern Bypass road. Roundabout and Kaleerwe to come for the verification exercise as per the programme date and venues in the table below: In compliance with the laws of Uganda and the operational Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) wishes to inform policies of its Development Partners (European Union and the General Public that the Valuation Reports for the people

Division Name of affected communities Activities Masanafu-Bukulugi and Masanafu-Kinonya Date for verification Time Venue Affected Villages Division 9th-11th February 2015 9:00am-5:00pm St. Mark Church of Uganda Masanafu Masanafu-Bukulugi 12th- 13th February 2015 9:00am-5:00pm St. Mark Church of Uganda Masanafu Masanafu-Kinonya

Namungoona I and Namungoona-Kasubi 16th-18th February 2015 9:00am-5:00pm Namungoona Pentecostal Church next to the playground (Kasaawe) Namungoona I 19th-20th February 2015 9:00am-5:00pm Namungoona Pentecostal Church next to the playground (Kasaawe) Namungoona-Kasubi

Kawempe Kibe, Kalerwe, Lower Nsooba Division 23rd-24th February 2015 9:00am-5:00pm St. Paul Church of Uganda Kibe, Lower Nsooba 25th February 2015 9:00am-5:00pm St. Paul Mulago Church of Uganda Lower Nsooba

Kawempe Nsooba, Kisalosalo Date for verification Time Venue Affected Villages Division 26th-27th February 2015 9:00am-5:00pm Cleveland Primary School Nsooba 2nd March 2015 9:00am-5:00pm Cleveland Primary School Nsooba 3rd-6th March 2015 9:00am-5:00pm Cleveland Primary School Kisalosalo

For other sections not mentioned dates will communicated later

The affected persons are requested to come with the following bank details (e.g. account name, number, branch) will be contracted by UNRA process the compensation payment and documents: required – from the bank, preferably a recent bank statement, titling. 1. Valid identification documents (National IDs, Driver’s license, duly signed and stamped by the bank. Voter’s Card or Passport); 7. Certified Letters of Administration for the Estate There is no need for the affected persons to lobby, facilitate or 2. 5 recently taken Passport size photos for Kibanja Holders. Administrators in the case of deceased persons. bribe these authorized staff to serve them as this is Government 3. 7 recently taken Passport size photos for land title holders. obligation and the affected persons’ entitlement. Please avoid 4. Proof of ownership of land/kibanja tenancy / property is Please note: working with unauthorized persons and middlemen. required. In case of registered land, original owner’s copy All documents presented must bear the same names. of title will be required, along with signed transfer form and Appreciation: UNRA greatly appreciates the cooperation extended For further information please contact where applicable, signed mutation forms. to the team to-date by the public and all stakeholders and would 031-2233111/113 or 041-4318111/113, 5. In case of unregistered land, a consent letter from the like to assure the general public that valuation, verification, and Email: [email protected] Landlord will be required compensation is transparent as stipulated in the laws of Uganda. Website: http://www.unra.go.ug 6. Payments are to be effected through the banks by Electronic In this regard, the general public is once again informed that the Funds Transfer System (EFTS); therefore, correct claimant/s’ Consultant, M/s Associated Engineering Surveyors Ltd, was Management

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