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Uganda
Private island ownership in Lake Victoria or the Nile is restricted to long-term leaseholds, as the Constitution prohibits foreigners from owning free... Read Morehold land. Non-citizens can typically obtain 49 to 99-year leases. If an island is intended for agriculture or livestock, additional government approval is mandatory. Buyers must be diligent; the land registry is undergoing modernization in 2026, so verifying "Mailo" land titles (a unique local system) via an independent solicitor is essential to avoid overlapping claims. Read Less
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