In the recent council sitting the city councilors passed a resolution banning the sale of substandard plots. The plots cited include those measuring 20 by 40 feet, 30 by 45 feet, and 25 by 45 feet.
As the landlords were seeking the much-needed revenues from the tenants who were hit by months of closure, much of the period was spent negotiating a common position on the due rent.
However, many property owners decided to take a firm stance on the rent arrears, locking up the premises, forcing the tenants to abandon them.
Many have remained unoccupied despite being put up on the market.
Michael Lutalo, another resident says there are many myths, which have slowed development in the area. He indigenous residents have for long been claiming that the town was cursed and whoever constructs a beautiful building dies.
