🇺🇬 THE EVOLUTION OF HOUSING POLICIES IN PÓST-INDEPÈNDENCE UGANDA.
Uganda, like many other African nations, has undergone significant changes in its housing policies since gaining independence in 1962. These policies have evolved to address the diverse challenges and needs of the population, reflecting the nation's socioeconomic and political shifts. In this blog post, we will explore the fascinating journey of housing policies in post-independence Uganda, from the early years to the present day.The Early Years: A Quest for Stability (1960s-1970s).The period immediately following Uganda's independence from British colonial rule was marked by a quest for political stability and nation-building under President Milton Obote. During this era, housing policies focused on providing basic shelter to the masses. The government initiated housing projects that aimed to construct affordable housing units for low-income citizens in urban areas.One of the notable initiatives was the Entebbe Housing Project, which aimed to provide affordable housing for civil serva

WHO EXACTLY IS VINCENT AGABA?
It was the year 2007 when I first met a gentle man called Vincent Agaba, a man who would go on to revolutionize the real estate sector in Uganda. At that time, Vincent had recently established a property management company called Avarts Housing Limited. Their office was located on Plot 66 Kenneth Dale Drive in Kamwokya, before later relocating to Embassy Plaza along Ggaba Road. Meanwhile, I had just also recently launched the Real Estate Database (RED) and was seeking established agencies to join and list their properties on the new platform. One day, while moving along Kira Road, I noticed the Avarts signpost and decided to pay them a visit. I was eager to meet the people behind the company and see if we could strike a deal to join the RED. I sat down with Vincent and explained the concept of the RED. He was not only impressed but also mentioned that he was already familiar with a similar platform called Funda in the Netherlands, where he had studied International Business an